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Dr. Aisha Anka, the Commissioner for Health in Zamfara, has announced that over 950,000 women in the state are at high risk of maternal deaths. Dr. Anka made this statement in Gusau on Monday during the opening ceremony of a five-day workshop on preventing maternal deaths for health workers in the state. The workshop is […]
The Federal Government is considering an upward review of fixed payments to hospitals for health insurance services. Capitation payments are predetermined monthly amounts paid by health insurance companies to medical providers per enrolled patient. These payments ensure a consistent income for physicians, clinics, or hospitals. At the Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors […]
The Kano State Government has issued a crucial advisory for residents, urging them to refrain from drinking rainwater as a preventive measure against cholera during the rainy season. This advisory was communicated on Saturday through a statement by Ibrahim Abdullahi, Head of the Public Relations Unit at the Ministry of Health, and disseminated to news […]
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has announced plans to transform the Specialist Hospital in Gusau into a University Teaching Hospital. This significant upgrade was revealed in a statement by Suleiman Idris, the governor’s media aide, on Friday. Governor Lawal made this announcement during the inauguration of the facility’s upgrade, officially named the ‘Ahmed Sani Yariman […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Thursday inaugurated the remodeling and upgrading of the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau. This initiative is part of his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the health sector and improving healthcare delivery in the state. During his speech at the flagging-off ceremony held at the hospital, Governor Lawal emphasized that […]
The ongoing cholera outbreak in Lagos, Nigeria, has resulted in six additional deaths, bringing the total fatalities to 21 as suspected cases surged by 14.5 percent to reach 401 within a week. This update was provided by Kemi Ogunyemi, special adviser to the state governor on Health, on Thursday. The most affected areas include Lagos […]
Emmanuel Uwandu, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Gas 360, brought attention to a grave issue on Friday, revealing that over 98,000 Nigerian women succumb to death annually due to the use of firewood and charcoal. Uwandu emphasized that within the Niger Delta alone, approximately 21,000 women face the dire consequences of such […]
Dr. Jide Idris, the Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), convened an urgent session with Health Commissioners from Sokoto, Kaduna, and Zamfara states. The aim was to investigate and contain the mysterious illness affecting Sokoto and Zamfara. A press statement signed by Idris obtained from the NCDC’s website on Thursday […]
Governor Dauda Lawal has approved the process of complete remodelling and renovation of Yeriman Bakura Specialist Hospital to meet the challenges of the growing need for tertiary medical services in Zamfara State. The governor approved the process for the renovation of the specialist hospital on Monday during the nineteenth (19th) Executive Council meeting at the […]
In a significant stride towards enhancing community healthcare infrastructure and bolstering response mechanisms, eHealth Africa has inaugurated Emergency Operation Centers (EOCs) in Kebbi and Zamfara states. These centers, constructed and delivered by eHealth Africa with backing from influential partners such as The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Aliko Dangote Foundation, mark a pivotal […]