Medical services in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may come to a halt as the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) threatens a strike over unpaid six-month salary arrears. Speaking at a press briefing held at Wuse District Hospital, Abuja, on Monday, ARD President, Dr. George Ebong, issued a 14-day ultimatum to the FCT Minister, Nyesom…
The House of Representatives has initiated measures to curb the illegal harvesting and commercial trade of human eggs in Nigeria. In a resolution passed on Thursday, the House urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Development, alongside the Ministry of Women Affairs, to establish support systems for women who have donated eggs, addressing the…
The Federal Government has initiated Mpox vaccination in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), marking the start of a nationwide campaign to curb the disease. The rollout was confirmed by Rufai Garba, Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). Speaking on Monday, Garba revealed that vaccination in other…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled two major cross-border drug syndicates after an extensive intelligence-led operation. This operation, spanning several months of surveillance, led to the seizure of cocaine, opioids, and other narcotics valued at billions of naira, along with the arrest of six key figures in the syndicates. In a…
Edited and Compiled by Ayoola Lorita O The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State Drug abuse is a critical issue that affects individuals, families, and communities globally. This widespread problem involves the misuse of both illegal substances and prescription medications, leading to significant social, health, and economic consequences. Addressing drug abuse requires a comprehensive understanding of its…
The United Nations has raised alarms about the potential outbreak of cholera in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Maiduguri, Borno State, following severe flooding in the area. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the organization expressed concern over the contamination of water sources,…
The Federal Government, through the National Economic Council (NEC), has finalized plans to provide N3 billion in relief to states severely impacted by recent flooding. Affected regions include Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Jigawa, Katsina, Niger, Gombe, and Kano, among others. Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, made the announcement during a visit to Birnin Kebbi alongside Governor…
French authorities have issued a recall for children’s water bottles branded with Olympic logos due to elevated levels of Bisphenol A, an endocrine disruptor, just a week before the start of the Paris Games. The reusable bottles, manufactured by Vilac, were found to contain Bisphenol A levels that exceed regulatory limits for food-contact products, as…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has partnered with The Albino Foundation (TAF Africa) to enhance diplomatic advocacy for individuals living with disabilities through a newly signed memorandum of understanding (MoU). During the MoU signing in Abuja, TAF Africa President Jake Epelle emphasized the urgent need for increased advocacy to promote inclusivity, particularly in…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi State has confiscated 82.5 kilograms of narcotics over the past five months. Peter Ogar, the State Commander of the NDLEA, made this announcement during the commemoration of this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in Abakaliki. Ogar reported that the Command had arrested…
Abia State has launched the first round of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week, aimed at reducing the high mortality rates among children under five years old. The initiative, organized by the state Ministry of Health, the Primary Health Care Development Agency, and various partners, commenced in Umuahia. During the opening ceremony in…
In the besieged city of El-Fasher, Sudan, doctors have reported the closure of one of the last functioning hospitals following an attack. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), the medical charity assisting the hospital, described it as the only facility in El-Fasher still providing treatment to injured civilians. Rumors have circulated for several days about shelling at…
The Federal Government has threatened to go after the management of any hospital that refused to attend to emergency patients. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, gave the warning at the ‘Unlock Grants Award’ ceremony in Abuja on Sunday. In October 2023, the media was awash with the viral report of how a victim…
The Federal Government has allocated N260 billion for the revitalisation of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) nationwide. During a sectoral ministerial press briefing in Abuja, held to mark President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Muhammad Pate, announced the initiative. He stated that the number of PHCs would…
By ADEKANBI ODUNAYO S. H22/MC/0075 The Polytechnic Ile-Ife, Osun State In the ever-evolving tapestry of Nigeria’s healthcare sector in 2023, the recent appointments of Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas and Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate to pivotal healthcare roles radiate a profound dedication to public health. This exploration plunges into the intricacies of the challenges faced during…
Minister of Health, Dr. Mohammad Ali Pate, has affirmed the federal government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services in collaboration with the Global Fund and other development partners. This announcement came during a visit to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in Kano, led by the minister and representatives from the Global Fund and other development partners. …
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has unveiled a groundbreaking innovation that is expected to save the lives of more than two million women and children at risk of maternal mortality. This announcement came as part of the seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, which assesses progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…
By Damilola Adeleke The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has decided to suspend its planned nationwide strike for three months, following an appeal by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Services, Muhammad Pate. This decision was part of the resolutions made during MDCAN’s 13th Biennial Delegates Meeting held in Kano. President…
