Health
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Telecoms union suspends planned strike
The Private Telecommunications and Communications Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PTECSSAN) has suspended its planned strike, which was to begin on Thursday. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Okonu Abdullahi, on Wednesday, the union said the suspension was as a result of agreements reached with the subcontractors it had issues with. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports…
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UCH labour union’s 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. working directive records partial compliance
The directive given by the workers’ union for University College Hospital (UCH) workers to work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. recorded partial compliance on Wednesday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. A NAN correspondent, who was at the hospital between 4.00 p.m. and 5.45 p.m., reports that while some staff members were seen going home around past 4,…
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First lady seeks early interventions for people on autism spectrum
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said that early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can help people on the autism spectrum reach significant gains in their abilities. This is contained in a message the first lady sent on World Autism Awareness Day, marked every year on April 2. “The journey for families with loved ones who are autistic…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for unity to realise the full rights of people living with autism, calling for an inclusive and accessible world for all. Guterres made the call in his message to mark World Autism Awareness Day, celebrated globally on April 2. The annual commemoration on April 2 is a moment to recognise and celebrate the important…
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Faithful wine, dine after Lent at ‘Galilee’ feast
The Catholic faithful on Easter Monday gathered at different locations to feast after the Lenten season that culminated in the Easter celebration. The feasts afforded parishioners the time to also exchange pleasantries and banter, as well as foster brotherly love, away from the usual solemn religious tradition that the church is known for. The outdoor event featured different activities at…
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LAAF appoints new advisory council to promote men’s mental health initiative
The Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF), an NGO, has appointed some skilled professionals to its Advisory Council for the advancement of men’s mental health in Nigeria. The President of the Foundation, Ms. Halima Layeni, made this known while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lagos. Layeni said that the new council members would bring a…
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Group moves to facilitate decriminalisation of suicide in Nigeria
The Nigeria Suicide Advocacy Group has called for the decriminalisation of suicide to advance suicide prevention and control in Nigeria. This was made known by Prof. Taiwo Sheikh, a consultant psychiatrist, at the maiden virtual meeting of the group in Lagos. Sheikh, also a lecturer at Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, said that the major barrier to suicide prevention and…
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Challenges, solutions to effective health insurance services in Nigeria
No one plans to get sick or hurt, but most people need medical care at some point in their lives. With the rising costs of medical treatments and the prevailing economic situation, health insurance has become a much-needed financial cushion that helps individuals and families afford necessary medical care without financial strain. However, this is fast becoming an illusion for…
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FG to disburse N25bn healthcare enhancement funds to states
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. Pate said that the funds were designated for…
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Akwa Ibom to spend N600m to improve healthcare facilities
Mr. Moses Essien (YPP-Ibiono Ibom) in the Akwa Ibom House of Assembly says the house has allocated N600 million for improved healthcare facilities in the state. Essien, who chairs the House Committee on Health, disclosed this during a media interaction with newsmen in Uyo on Friday. He said the money was allocated for the maintenance of state-owned healthcare facilities across…
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Health Insurance: Ogun pays premium for 70,000 residents
The Ogun government says 70,000 people will enjoy free access to healthcare for one year under its health insurance scheme. Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu, Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency (OGSHIA), made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abeokuta. Dosunmu said in addition to paying their premiums, registered patients would also access…
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N10 tax rate on SSB falls below WHO recommendations – Coalition
The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), a coalition, has said that the current tax rate of N10 per litre on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) falls below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. The spokeswoman of the coalition, Omei Bongos, stated this in a statement to commemorate the inauguration of the powerful Public Service Announcement (PSA) of the coalition. The statement…
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Uganda faces malaria funding crisis as int’l donors withdraw support
Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that international donors have significantly cut funding for malaria projects in the country over global crises, including conflicts and climate change. Jimmy Opigo, Head of the National Malaria Control Division at the ministry, said this at a news conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He said the withdrawal of external funding would have…
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FG upgrades FMC Birnin Kebbi to teaching hospital
The Federal Government has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Center, Birnin Kebbi, to a teaching hospital. It will be used for the clinical training of medical students of the College of Health Sciences, Federal University, Birnin Kebbi. This was announced on Friday by the Head of Information and Public Relations, Federal University, Birnin Kebbi, Malam Jamilu Magaji. He…
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FG pledges to support training of teaching hospital personnel
The federal government has pledged to support the training of personnel in teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions to tackle emerging challenges in healthcare delivery. Vice-President Kashim Shettima gave the assurance when he received the management of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, led by its Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, on Wednesday at the presidential villa…
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Poultry farmers demand continuation of school feeding programme
Some poultry farmers in Lagos State have called for the continuation of the National Home Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) to boost the sector. The farmers said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. NAN reports that the NHGSFP was a government-led school feeding programme aimed at improving the health and educational…
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LUTH CMD marks 1 year in office, commissions 6 projects
Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director (CMD), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos State, on the occasion of his one-year anniversary in office, has commissioned six projects in the institution. Speaking to journalists after the commissioning on Wednesday, Adeyemo said that his administration was the continuation of the previous administration and that the Federal Government was putting a lot…
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