7 h. ago How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi

Tribune Online How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi Bauchi State is facing severe malnutrition crisis, with a dramatic increase in cases, particularly among children under five years, thereby raising an urgent need for multi-sectoral solutions to address the issue, including improved nutrition education and healthcare access.  Here’s a more detailed look at the situation of rising malnutrition: Bauchi State has witnessed a surge […] How absence of matching funds is aggravating malnutrition in under five children in Bauchi Tribune Online

Politics

21 h. ago Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments

Tribune Online Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has lamented that Bauchi State has a total number of 556,000 zero dose children in Thirteen LGAs thereby putting their chances of survival at risk. Over 556,000 Bauchi children have never received vaccines — UNICEF laments Tribune Online

Politics

24 h. ago Bauchi Commissioner laments negative nutrition situation among U

Tribune Online Bauchi Commissioner laments negative nutrition situation among U-5 children Bauchi State Commissioner of Budget, Economic Planning, and Multilateral Coordination, Amina Muhammad Katagum, has lamented the poor nutrition situation in the State considering the available data and indices. Bauchi Commissioner laments negative nutrition situation among U-5 children Tribune Online

Politics

48 h. ago Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official

Tribune Online Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official The CNF, managed by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), is designed to support governments in procuring essential nutrients and food needed to prevent and combat malnutrition among children under five. Bauchi govt to release N100m matching fund for child nutrition — Official Tribune Online

Politics

8 d. ago Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue

Tribune Online Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Each parent who spoke on the matter expressed deep disappointment over the situation, lamenting that what began as a mutual relationship had turned into a distressing ordeal. Bauchi: Parents of nine trafficked children appeal to Gov Bala, wife for rescue Tribune Online

Society

1 week ago Group dismisses alleged foul play in retrieval of four trafficked children in Bauchi

Tribune Online Group dismisses alleged foul play in retrieval of four trafficked children in Bauchi Upon arrival, the team submitted a formal request to the State Commander of NAPTIP for the release of the two suspects and the four rescued children to the Police Command for continued investigation. Group dismisses alleged foul play in retrieval of four trafficked children in Bauchi Tribune Online

Politics

2 w. ago Ramadan: Bauchi Govt Empowers Over 500 Orphans, Vulnerable Children

To uplift and improve the well-being of orphans and vulnerable children in this Holy Month of Ramadan, the Bauchi State Orphans and Vulnerable Children Agency (BASOVCA) has distributed foodstuffs and clothing materials to about 501 vulnerable children. LEADERSHIP reports that the beneficiaries were drawn from the 20 local government areas of the state. They were […]

Politics

2 w. ago UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities

Tribune Online UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reiterated its commitment to providing technical support to communities in Bauchi State to sustain its various interventions aimed at improving the health of women and children. UNICEF reiterates commitment to providing technical support to Bauchi communities Tribune Online

Politics

2 w. ago District head commends UNICEF for championing women, children’s cause in Bauchi

Tribune Online District head commends UNICEF for championing women, children’s cause in Bauchi The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has been commended for championing the cause of women and children, thereby promoting family health and well-being through its various interventions in Bauchi State. District head commends UNICEF for championing women, children’s cause in Bauchi Tribune Online

Politics

4 w. ago Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition

Tribune Online Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition A few weeks after the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) declared that Bauchi State has the highest burden of U-5 children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Nutrition Corners and gardens have been reintroduced in fifty Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in ten LGAs of the state. Bauchi govt reintroduces nutrition corners in PHCs to combat malnutrition Tribune Online

Politics