5 h. ago Bauchi LG engages 160 advocates to improve healthcare services

Tribune Online Bauchi LG engages 160 advocates to improve healthcare services Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi has engaged 160 men as members of a volunteer support group to promote and boost access to healthcare services delivery in the area. Bauchi LG engages 160 advocates to improve healthcare services Tribune Online

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15 h. ago 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi

Tribune Online 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi 160 men have been engaged as a volunteer support group to promote and boost access to healthcare service delivery in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The men are operating under the Fathers for Good Health (F4H) initiative, a programme supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office. The Fathers for […] 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Kogi govt inaugurates state task force on primary health care services

By Sunday Ani As part of Governor Usman Ododo’s administration’s effort to improve healthcare delivery in Kogi State, a committee for the State Task Force on Primary Health Care Services has been inaugurated to ensure the successful implementation of public health programmes. The Task Force will play a critical role in coordinating and overseeing various […] The post Kogi govt inaugurates state task force on primary health care services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Kogi govt inaugurates state task force on primary healthcare services

Tribune Online Kogi govt inaugurates state task force on primary healthcare services "By strengthening our primary healthcare system, we can improve health outcomes, reduce mortality rates, and enhance the overall quality of life for our people." Kogi govt inaugurates state task force on primary healthcare services Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Philanthropist Halima Zakari Visits VVF Hospital, Donates Cash To Patients In Jigawa

  A renowned philanthropist and passionate advocate for education, youth, and women development, Dr (Amb) Halima Suleiman Zakari, has donated N50,000 cash to support 85 young girls each, who were treating Vesicovaginal Fistula (VVF), mostly as a result of sexual abuse, underage marriages and childbirth. Dr Zakari made the donation through her non-profit organisation, Nana […]

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1 week ago First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has flagged off the distribution of 10,000 professional kits to midwives across the South East, as part of efforts to support frontline health workers and improve maternal healthcare in the region. The event, which took place in Enugu on Monday […] The post First Lady distributes 10,000 professional kits to midwives in South East appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Sets decent work standards for recycling through tripartite deal

By Bimbola Oyesola   After years of union advocacy and an intense week of negotiations held from May 5-9, in Geneva, the ILO published the policy guidelines for the promotion of decent work in recycling. The document, adopted by representatives of governments, employers and trade unions, will be submitted for consideration to the ILO Governing […] The post Sets decent work standards for recycling through tripartite deal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts, who came together to discuss the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare financing at a workshop and stakeholders’ engagement on budgeting and financing of Primary Healthcare and maternal […] The post UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria

Tribune Online New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria A new report by the Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has exposed the human rights violations and environmental degradation of host communities by Chinese and indigenous mining companies in Nigeria. The report, titled “Mining Practices in Ezillo and Ikwo Communities of Ebonyi State: An Environmental Time Bomb,” was publicly unveiled at a global briefing jointly organised by the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), Renevelyn Development Initiative […] New report exposes Chinese, Indian mining malpractices in Nigeria Tribune Online

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2 w. ago WAPCP Conference: Pharmacists Champion Integration Of Traditional Medicine For Better Healthcare

The West African Postgraduate College of Pharmacists (WAPCP) FCT Abuja Zone has called for integrating traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) into mainstream healthcare to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria. The call was made at the College’s 6th Annual Scientific Conference held in Abuja over the weekend. The conference was themed “Drug Compounding Mini-Production and […]

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health

Tribune Online Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health The Bauchi State Government has welcomed the engagement of 100 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) to work in maternity units across all Primary Healthcare Centers in the state. Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Midterm Review: Poor Implementation Still Bane Of Health Reforms

Implementation of reforms in the sector has been slow. Key initiatives such as the universal health insurance and free maternal care, including free C-sections, have faced bureaucratic delays, leaving many Nigerians without the promised access to affordable care.   Underfunding, Budgetary Constraints Despite repeated commitments to improve healthcare financing, Nigeria’s health sector continues to grapple […]

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2 w. ago Community Participation Key To Stronger Primary Healthcare, Says Aig

Renowned philanthropist and healthcare advocate, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has emphasised the need for greater community involvement in strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. At a recent forum on healthcare reforms, he highlighted community participation as a critical factor in improving service delivery, accessibility, and overall health outcomes at the grassroots level. “The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is actively involving […]

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2 w. ago Ebonyi: Nwifuru employs 600 health workers, establishes three oxygen

Tribune Online Ebonyi: Nwifuru employs 600 health workers, establishes three oxygen-producing plants "It was also part of our moves to improve qualitative healthcare for the citizens. Ebonyi: Nwifuru employs 600 health workers, establishes three oxygen-producing plants Tribune Online

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3 w. ago MAMA Centre seeks collective action to improve healthcare access for girls

By Doris Obinna In commemoration of Children’s Day celebration, a non-governmental organisation, the Mothers And Marginalised Advocacy (MAMA) Centre, has called for urgent collective action among national and international actors for improved healthcare access for children, especially girls. In a statement, Executive Director, MAMA Centre, Ms. Chioma Kanu, expressed concern over the critical lack of […] The post MAMA Centre seeks collective action to improve healthcare access for girls appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Imo, UNICEF, Others Reaffirm Commitment To Sustainable Healthcare Delivery

The Imo State government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has reaffirmed its commitment to improve the quality of life of citizens through an enhanced healthcare delivery system, qualitative education and food security. They stressed that these represent the cardinal benchmark for developing nations across the globe. This was made known when the governor, Hope Uzodimma, received […]

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3 w. ago NNPC/Heirs Energies JV Unveils Medical Mission In Port Harcourt

The NNPC/Heirs Energies JV OML 17 Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) has launched a comprehensive Free Medical Outreach Initiative aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for residents across the OML 17 acreage in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The initiative, spanning 15 centres in Umuechem, Igwuruta, Mgbodo-Alu, Eneka, Rumukurishi, Oyigbo, Iriebe, Umuebulu, Umuokwa, Odagwa, Egwi, […]

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3 w. ago Zamfara Group Praises Tinubu, Matawalle for Danfulani’s NAIC Appointment

  A Zamfara-based advocacy group has hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for appointing Hon. Yazeed Shehu Danfulani as Managing Director of the Nigerian Agricultural Insurance Corporation (NAIC). The commendation came via a statement signed by the group’s chairman, Mr Imran Usman Bore, who described […]

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4 w. ago Zamfara government tackles maternal mortality with healthcare reforms

From John Bassey, Gusau The Zamfara State government has launched initiatives to reduce maternal and newborn mortality across its general hospitals and healthcare centres. Health Commissioner Dr Nafisa Muhammad Maradun announced these measures during a health sector review meeting at the JB Yakubu Secretariat in Gusau. The government aims to improve access to quality healthcare […] The post Zamfara government tackles maternal mortality with healthcare reforms appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago FG determined to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem –Murthar

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano National Coordinator, Presidential initiative for Unlocking the Health Care Value Chain, Dr. Abdul Murthar, has said the Federal Government was determined to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare eco-system to save lives and improve the quality of healthcare delivered to Nigerians. He disclosed this during an official visit to the Kano Independent Research Centre […] The post FG determined to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem –Murthar appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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