Thursday, May 22, 2025

Health

The Sokoto government approves the new health workforce policy

The Executive Council of the State of Sokoto approved a series of capital policies and project initiatives aimed at strengthening the health sector, improving security operations and accelerating infrastructure development throughout the State. Addressing journalists after the Council meeting, the...

FG displays 774 officers to increase responsibility in the PHC sector throughout the country

The Federal Government has launched an innovative reform initiative that includes the national deployment of 774 Financial Management officers (PFMOS). This movement to implement a PFMO by local government area throughout the country marks an important step to strengthen the...

Gov Bago records with Nicare

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has registered in the contributory health scheme of the state of Niger, code called Nicare. This was done by the agency's executive secretary, Dr. Sulayman Abu-Bakar, in the Chamber of the Government Chamber of the Council,...

Borno Assembly to prohibit the sale of therapeutic nutrition supplies

The Chamber of the Borno State Assembly has begun legislative processes to criminalize the diversion and illegal sale of therapeutic foods ready for use (RUTF) and other essential nutritional products for malnourished children and vulnerable populations throughout the state. The...

Nigeria Champions Sustainable Medical Care Financing at the Commonwealth meeting

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has requested sustainable financing for medical care at Commonwealth. Speaking at the 37th Meeting of Health Ministers of the Commonwealth in Geneva, Switzerland, Salako emphasized...

The Bauchi Commissioner emphasizes the importance of maternal health

The commissioner of health and social welfare of the state of Bauchi, Sani Mohammed Dambam, has declared that the issue of maternal health and mortality cannot be emphasized, considering its role in family health. The commissioner made the statement on...

122 pharmacies, 367 patent medical stores closed by PCN in AKWA Ibom

The Nigeria Pharmacy Council (PCN) announced that a total of 489 pharmaceutical stores in Akwa Ibom have been sealed due to the breach of the standards. The breakdown of sealed facilities includes 122 pharmacies and 367 patent medicine stores, while...

USA

The United States mission in Nigeria has welcomed the launch of a private company, Cassona's global image operations in the country, hosting investment as a significant impulse for the nation's health sector. The commercial officer, mission of the United States...

Zamfara: The commissioner complies with LG's presidents to address medical care challenges

Zamfara's Health Commissioner, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, met with 14 presidents of the Local Government Council on the Leadership Challenge for the Provision of Medical Care, appreciating his support in the monthly drug supply in their areas. In a statement...

Representatives demand the application of mandatory immunization of diphtheria throughout the country

The House of Representatives of the House of Representatives on Wednesday assigned to the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) and the National Agency for the Development of Medical Care (NHCDA) to enforce immunization,...

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Many hymns were written by slave owners – Seyi Shay

The Nigerian musical artist, Seyi Shay, has affirmed that many traditional hymns were written by slave owners who forced...