COVID-19: UNICEF trains 205 health workers on case management – Official
The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has trained more than 205 health workers on how to effectively manage the coronavirus disease cases in three northern […]
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NCDC confirms 138 new COVID-19 infections, 2 deaths
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 138 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), with two deaths recorded in 12 states and […]
Expert urges increased investment in mental health
Dr Motunrayo Oyelohunnu, the Medical Director, Olive Prime, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has urged Federal Government to increase investment in mental health for proper understanding […]
COVID-19: PTF has trained 17,000 health workers to tackle infection – official
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has trained 17,000 healthcare workers to battle and contain the pandemic, according to PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu. […]
Medical practitioner urges FG to allocate 15% of annual budgets to health
Dr Muhammad-Bashir Yahaya, a medical practitioner, has urged the Federal Government to fulfil its commitment of allocating 15 per cent of annual budgets to health […]
Plateau NMA lauds Lalong over social health insurance scheme
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau chapter, has commended Gov. Simon Lalong for launching a Social Health Insurance Scheme in the state. The Chairman of […]
COVID-19: NCDC records 164 new infections as total now 60,430
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 164 new Coronavirus(COVID-19) infections actoss the country, the public health outfit announced on its official twitter handle […]
School’s resumption: Zamfara trains 2000 SUBEB officials on COVID-19 protocols
The Zamfara State Universal Basic Education Board (ZSUBEB) has started the training of 2000 officials to ensure compliance with the COVID-19 protocols when its schools […]
Inculcate occupational therapy in staff management, Expert urges employers
An Occupational Therapist, Mrs Ayoola Oshin, on Monday urged employers of labour to inculcate mental therapy in the management of their workers. Oshin, who works with the […]
Expert wants FG to address poor mental health issues
Prof. Olu Olatunji, Department of Psychology and Behavioural Studies, Ekiti State University, has called on the Federal Government to pay attention to risk factors that […]
My Darling Sunshine: A Love Letter, By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
My Darling Sunshine: I hope you are swimming in the ocean of good health. If so, doxology! You are the only sugar in […]
Ogun moves to reposition health sector
The Ogun Government on Wednesday said that it was making efforts to reposition the state’s health sector to meet international standard without leaving any stone […]
NGO lauds Nasarawa Muslim youths for faith-based action for Universal Health Coverage
The Nigeria Network of Religious Leaders Living with or Personally Affected by HIV/AIDS (NINERELA+) has lauded Nasarawa State Muslim youths for setting the pace in […]
LG chairman urges mothers to prioritise children’s health
Princess Samiat Bada, the Executive Chairman, Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State, has advised mothers to look after the health of their […]
Education, infrastructure, health to gulp 63% of 2021 Kaduna budget – Official
The Kaduna State Government says it has allocated 63 per cent of the N237.5 billion 2021 draft budget to education, health and infrastructural development. Mr […]
EU-UNICEF upgrade 18 Primary Health Care centres in Bauchi State
The EU-UNICEF partnership has upgraded 18 Primary Health Care centres in Bauchi State to referral centres. Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman Bauchi State Primary Health […]
Coalition laments release of inadequate funds for Bauchi Health sector capital projects
The Bauchi State Accountability Mechanism for Maternal,Neonatal and Child Health(BaSAM-MNCH) has expressed dismay over the release of only 8.60 percent of health capital expenditure in […]
[email protected]: Zamfara pledges revival of health, demographic centre
Zamfara Government has pledged to revive its health and demographic surveillance centre (HDSS), located in Nahuche town, Bungudu Local Government Area. The State Commissioner for […]
Kano Govt approves N4.4b health, other projects
Kano State Executive Council (SEC), has approved N4.4 billion contracts for the execution of health, roads and other viable projects in the state. Malam Muhammad […]
COVID-19: Okowa calls for sustainable health financing in Nigeria
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for the adoption and implementation of a viable and sustainable healthcare financing programme for states in the country. […]
Dangara Community: In dire need of improved health care facility
Dangara a community, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has over 26 communities and political wards under it. There, health facility is […]
JOHESU strike: Health workers resume work in Kaduna
Health workers at various federal hospitals across Kaduna state resumed work fully after the Joint Health Workers Union of Nigeria (JOHESU) called off the seven […]
NCDC records 189 new COVID-19 cases, total now 57,145
(NAN) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 189 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed […]
Anambra FA Caretaker Committee enrolls club owners in health insurance scheme
The Caretaker Committee of Anambra State Football Association (AnSFA) has commenced the enrollment of club owners in the state into a health insurance scheme. Emeka […]
Plateau Govt. launches Social Health Insurance Scheme
The Plateau Government on Tuesday launched its Social Health Insurance Scheme to achieve universal health care for all residents of the state. News Agency of […]