CSO Sensitizes 50 Household on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights in Bauchi

Published Feb. 17, 2025 By Bashir Hassan In an effort to promote better understanding of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), the Attah Sisters Helping Hand (ASHH) Foundation, a Bauchi-based Civil Society Organisation (CSO), recently sensitized 50 household heads in Dass Local Government Area, Bauchi State. The initiative, aimed at encouraging informed engagement between parents…

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Plateau State Launches Massive Immunization Campaign to Target Zero-Dose Children

Published Feb. 13, 2025 By Bashir Hassan Plateau State, in partnership with UNICEF and other key stakeholders, has launched a large-scale immunization campaign aimed at reaching all eligible children, particularly those who have not received any vaccines since birth. The campaign, dubbed the “Big Catch-Up Immunization,” is designed to tackle the growing concern of zero-dose…

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Kwara Govt to Deliver Quality, Affordable Healthcare Services

Published January 23, 2025 By Our Correspondent The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare services to residents. This pledge was emphasized by the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. Bola Ahmed AbdulKadir, during a courtesy visit by the National President…

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Innovative Financing Models Key to Solving Nigeria’s Health Sector Challenges – Dr. Tunde Ayeye

Published December 12, 2024 By Our Correspondent The Group Managing Director of International Facilities Services (IFS), Dr. Tunde Ayeye, has emphasized the need for innovative financing models to address critical challenges in Nigeria’s health sector. Ayeye made this call while delivering a lecture at the 9th Kola Olafimihan College of Health Sciences Endowed Lecture organized…

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CSO decry state of Primary Health Care Centers in Taraba

Published December 11, 2023 From Godwin Agia, Jalingo. The Association of Civil Society organizations in malaria control, immunization and nutrition (ACOMIN), on Tuesday decried the the poor state of primary health care facilities across Taraba state. Alhj. Tanko Danburam, Taraba state ACOMIN chairman noted during a press briefing in Jalingo, on GC7 Community Led Monitoring…

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Child Mortality: UNICEF, Media brainstorm urgent need to address ‘hydra-headed’ monster in Gombe

Published Nov. 21, 2024 From Willies Ugo, Gombe The high child mortality rate of under five children in Gombe, Bauchi and Taraba States has prompted the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) into engaging the media on the urgent need to create awareness, stimulate public and Government action towards addressing the hydra headed monster. Recent official…

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NMA-Kwara Calls for Fair Pay, Attention to Monkeypox Amidst Healthcare Disparities

Published October 29, 2024 By Taiwo Ogunniyi Kwara The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter, has expressed serious concerns about the financial inequalities faced by healthcare workers in Nigeria, even within the same institutions. During a news conference in Ilorin on Monday, Chairman of NMA-Kwara, Prof. Abdulrahman Afolabi, highlighted these disparities as part of the…

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Tuberculosis: SFH, Kano State Treats Over 20, 000 Patients

Newspointer October 1st, 2024 By Salejo Ali, Kano Over 20,000 patients suffering from Tuberculosis are currently enjoying treatment championed by Society for Family Health (SFH) in collaboration with Kano state Government. The lead, TB Watch Corporate and Philanthropy, Pharmacist Jane Adize revealed this at the SFH TB close-out meeting in Kano. She explained that, those…

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Ejemen Diagnostic & Ambulatory Clinic to begin operation September 2024 in Benin Edo State.

Newspointer July 26, 2024 By Our Correspondent Ejemen Diagnostic & Ambulatory Clinic is available to Nigerians. The clinic will provide state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, including medical laboratory tests, imaging services, and specialized diagnostic procedures. Ejemen Diagnostic & Ambulatory Clinic is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare services that meets international standards. With a team of highly skilled…

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Malnutrition: Kano Government Assures UNICEF of doubling Counterparts funding

Newspointer July 12, 2024 By Salejo Ali, Kano The Kano state Government has assured the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund UNICEF that it will increase its counterparts funding to tackle Malnutrition. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the commitment when he received the UNICEF Country Director, Mrs. Christain Munduate at Government House Kano. Governor promised…

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