Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday disclosed that he held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, on strengthening cooperation in key sectors critical to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this known in a post shared on his official X handle, where he...
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Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in resettled communities across the state. Governor Zulum made the pledge while inspecting drugs, medical equipment, and consumables donated to...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has launched a renewed regional initiative to strengthen health knowledge management and promote seamless information sharing across ECOWAS Member States, marking a significant step towards building stronger, evidence-based health systems in West Africa. As part of the initiative, WAHO...
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has insisted that Education and healthcare remain the bedrock upon which every prosperous nation is built. Releasing his Part 2 of the Roadmap to a New Nigeria on Thursday, Obi wrote on his handle that “Education and Healthcare...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reassured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from official sources. The Minister gave the assurance on Thursday in...
Nigeria is making significant progress in strengthening its nutrition information and logistics systems as part of efforts to improve evidence-based planning, coordination and accountability in the nutrition sector, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said. The ministry, through its Nutrition Department, made the disclosure during the...
Kaduna State Government has said its ongoing distribution of essential medicines, safe delivery kits and medical equipment to Primary Health Care (PHC) centres is aimed at significantly improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, stated...
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled what he described as a comprehensive vision for rebuilding Nigeria, with a strong focus on education, healthcare, human capital development and industrialisation. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, July 1, Obi said his...
Borno State Government has released a video highlighting key achievements recorded in the health sector under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum over the past seven years. The video showcases projects and reforms implemented during the governor’s administration, with a particular focus on the third year of his second term. It...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to support the renovation of Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu State following a recent fire outbreak that damaged parts of the health facility. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle after...
Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading role among African nations in epidemic preparedness and response. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who is also the Chairman of...
Federal Government has disclosed that unsafe food causes nearly 50 million illnesses and more than 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria, underscoring the urgent need to strengthen food safety systems across the country. The Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known at...
Sokoto State Government has commenced this year’s Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW), a statewide initiative designed to improve the health and nutritional wellbeing of women and children through the delivery of essential healthcare services. The programme was officially launched at Kofar Kade Primary Healthcare Centre in Sokoto...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and Emerging Public Health Threats and ordered the immediate release of N10 billion as emergency intervention funding. The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement issued to newsmen on...
Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has reiterated the need for stronger healthcare systems and wider health insurance coverage as part of efforts to improve the wellbeing of Nigerians. Obi made this known after holding discussions with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on...
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has provided 48 vein finders and accompanying accessories for distribution to the 14 SHF under the Hospitals Management Board (HMB). Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, in a statement on Wednesday, quoted the Mandate Secretary,...
Nigerian Government has underscored the need to strengthen bilateral relations with Israel, particularly in the areas of agriculture, security, defence, entertainment, education and healthcare, as part of efforts to accelerate Nigeria’s socio-economic development. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON made the disclosure...
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he has been living with diabetes for more than four decades, attributing his ability to manage the condition successfully to a disciplined lifestyle centred on healthy eating, regular exercise and adequate rest. Speaking during an interview on AIT News, the elder statesman...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has directed the immediate procurement and distribution of drugs, medical consumables, and hygiene materials worth millions of Naira to health facilities to contain cases of acute watery diarrhea in parts of the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Dr....