FG unveils plan to boost medical training, promote ethical migration of health workers By Kunle Michael In a bid to address healthcare workforce shortages and strengthen the nation’s health system, the Federal Government has announced plans to expand medical, nursing and allied health training institutions alongside an ethical migration framework for Nigerian health workers. The…
Nigeria Secures $500m Gavi Funding for Vaccines, Primary Healthcare The Federal Government has secured about $500 million in funding from the global vaccine alliance, Gavi, to strengthen routine immunisation, expand primary healthcare services and improve sustainable vaccine financing across the country over the next five years. The funding was approved under the Gavi 6.0 programme…
Ipinsagba offers free eye care to over 2,500 residents in Ondo North Over 2,500 residents battling different eye challenges have benefitted from a comprehensive free medical outreach organised by the Senator representing Ondo North Senatorial District, Jide Ipinsagba. Held at the General Hospital, Owo, in Owo Local Government Area, the initiative delivered a broad spectrum…
How eating a single clove daily can improve heart health and manage cholesterol naturally Consume cloves for these health benefits You need to discover how the humble clove, a common kitchen spice, offers significant benefits for heart health. Rich in eugenol and antioxidants, cloves can effectively lower bad cholesterol (LDL) while boosting good cholesterol (HDL),…
Grace Ike Led EXCO Makes History With Free Eye Surgery For Ex- NUJ Chair By Saheed Badmus The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has recorded another milestone under the leadership of Comrade Grace Ike, following the successful facilitation of free eye surgery for former Council Chairman, Comrade Ndamadu Sule, at the renowned Nizamiye…
EASY WAYS TO STOP MALARIA BEFORE IT STARTS Malaria is one of the most pressing health issues in Africa today, affecting millions of people, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Despite advancements in medical science, malaria continues to cause widespread illness and death each year. Fortunately, malaria is a preventable disease, and there are simple, effective…
The Ekiti State Waste Management Agency has set up a special task force to apprehend and prosecute residents who habitually dispose of waste in unauthorised places. The Director General of the Waste Management Agency, Sukanmi Onipede, confirmed this to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, explaining that despite the provision of waste bins, some residents continue…
Ebola: Nigeria On High Alert As NCDC Updates Emergency Contingency Plan By Shalom Oludele The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has heightened surveillance efforts following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Speaking in Abuja, NCDC Director-General Dr. Jide Idris reassured Nigerians that while no cases have been…
Ekiti govt trains new health workers, emphasises professionalism Ekiti State Commissioner for Capacity Development and Training, Prof. Patrick Tedela, has restated the government’s commitment to regularly training health workers to maintain top-tier healthcare service delivery in the state. Speaking at a three-day orientation workshop for newly employed clinical and non-clinical officers of the State Hospitals’…
Improved healthcare service for a better Nigeria Healthcare in Nigeria has become a critical issue that we can no longer ignore. The system is crumbling under the weight of inefficiencies, and the situation has left many Nigerians at the mercy of high costs, poor services, and a lack of adequate medical infrastructure. Every day, lives…
