10 h. ago New Horizons, eHealth Africa, Donate Vaccine Carriers For Immunisation In Borno

New Horizons Global Health Labs, in collaboration with eHealth Africa, has donated state-of-the-art Indigo Vaccine Carriers to the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board (BoSPHCDB) to enhance vaccine delivery in remote and hard-to-reach communities. The commissioning ceremony held in Maiduguri, brought together state leaders, donor representatives, technical partners, and frontline health workers to witness […]

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3 d. ago Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi

Tribune Online Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi Motilayo Abisola Omoniyi (née Olapade Agoro), the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Angy Care Health Foundation, a registered charity, both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, is a practical nurse based in the United Kingdom and is passionate about charity works. In this interview with ADEOLA OJO, on her charity mission in Nigeria […] Nigerians need to embrace care homes to nurture their elderly — Motilayo Omoniyi Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Nigerian hospitals now where people go to die – Anglican Primate

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Primate, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, has lamented the deplorable state of Nigerian healthcare facilities, both private and public. In his address at the second edition of the Church of Nigeria Health Summit for the church members in health care professional, in Abuja, yesterday, he noted that […] The post Nigerian hospitals now where people go to die – Anglican Primate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors

Tribune Online Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors There are very few doctors who have access to professional help because of the limited mental health services and the stigma attached to seeking care... Kwara: NMA raises alarm over growing mental health issues among doctors Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Remi Tinubu Reaffirms Commitment To Ending Tuberculosis In Nigeria

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed her commitment to Nigeria’s fight against tuberculosis as she commissioned a new set of molecular TB diagnostic machines at the Dutsen Makaranta Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Dutse, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Speaking during the commissioning on Thursday, the First Lady said the machines, funded through […]

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8 d. ago Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees

Tribune Online Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees Kogi State emerged as Nigeria’s top-performing state in insurance coverage for adults, with 11% of its population enrolled, Kogi leads in health insurance coverage, expands affordable care for workers, retirees Tribune Online

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8 d. ago First Lady donates TB diagnostic machines to health care facilities

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated new Tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostic machines to hospitals in Nigeria to fast-track diagnosis and treatment of TB The donation followed a recent financial donation made to Stop TB Partnership Nigeria for the continuous fight against tuberculosis in Nigeria with the target of eradicating the […] The post First Lady donates TB diagnostic machines to health care facilities appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago PICTORIAL: First Lady Donates 10 TB Diagnostic Machines, ₦1bn To FCTA

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated 10 tuberculosis (TB) molecular diagnostic machines and pledged an additional ₦1 billion to support the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in its fight against tuberculosis. The donations, made under her Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), were revealed during the commissioning of the new TB Diagnostic Machines in Abuja […]

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8 d. ago Oluremi Tinubu Launches Campaign To End Tuberculosis In Nigeria By 2030

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday, pledged to end tuberculosis in Nigeria by 2030 during the launch of new diagnostic machines in Bwari, Abuja. Represented by Amb. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, Oluremi Tinubu revealed the equipment was part of the ₦1bn pledge made against the fight of Tuberculosis. “I am pleased to say again that this pledge […] The post Oluremi Tinubu Launches Campaign To End Tuberculosis In Nigeria By 2030 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago NPHCDA Cooperative accuses NAF of land encroachment, calls for govt’s intervention

The Cooperative Society of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has accused the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of encroaching on its allocated land in the Idu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite a subsisting court injunction. Addressing journalists yesterday in Abuja, the Cooperative’s Chairman and NPHCDA Deputy Director, Emmanuel Odoh, said […] The post NPHCDA Cooperative accuses NAF of land encroachment, calls for govt’s intervention appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NPHCDA Cooperative Alleges Land Encroachment By NAF, Seeks Intervention

The Cooperative Society of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has accused the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) of encroaching on its land in the Idu area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), despite a subsisting court injunction. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja, the Cooperative’s chairman and NPHCDA deputy director, Emmanuel Odoh, said […]

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1 week ago Africa CDC validates continental community health landscape survey

Tribune Online Africa CDC validates continental community health landscape survey "Community health workers are the backbone of primary health care systems that are capable of delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and fortifying our continent against current and future outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics," he said. Africa CDC validates continental community health landscape survey Tribune Online

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1 week ago First Lady Donates ₦1bn, Relief Materials To Disaster Victims In Niger State

The donation includes 2,000 bags of 50kg rice, 16,000 wrappers for women, clothing, and over 100 pairs of shoes. The post First Lady Donates ₦1bn, Relief Materials To Disaster Victims In Niger State appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Benue Confirms Six Monkey Pox Cases, 31 Suspected Across Five LGAs

Benue state has confirmed six Monkey Pox cases and 31 suspected infections across five Local Government Areas. Benue Primary health care Executive Secretary, Grace Wende, disclosed this Thursday, during a stakeholders’ meeting on the Monkeypox vaccination rollout. Speaking through the State Immunisation Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Adega, Wende revealed that the confirmed cases include three in […] The post Benue Confirms Six Monkey Pox Cases, 31 Suspected Across Five LGAs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Sick individuals beget unproductive populations: Clarion call for improved healthcare system in Nigeria

Tribune Online Sick individuals beget unproductive populations: Clarion call for improved healthcare system in Nigeria WHENEVER Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, emphasises the need to invest in critical sectors such as primary health care, I find myself nodding in agreement not because of political affiliation, but because, as a public health professional, I understand the profound truth in his assertion. Quoting him […] Sick individuals beget unproductive populations: Clarion call for improved healthcare system in Nigeria Tribune Online

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last month We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor

Tribune Online We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more specialized treatments while also expanding their offerings beyond curative care […] We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor Tribune Online

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