NHIS: stakeholders urged to consider expansion
Stakeholders in the health sector have been called upon to scale up and extend the National Health Insurance programme to other citizens, particularly the poor and most vulnerable in rural…
Liverpool tropical medicine school, Foundation commence obstetrics, surgical skills training
By Aderogba George The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), say they have commenced a three-day Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills (AOSS) training for 32…
International Humanitarian Law: ICRC unveils digital App to support implementation
The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) has unveiled a digital app to support the promotion and implementation of International Humanitarian Law(IHL). Mr Yann Bonzon, ICRC Head of Delegation in…
Merck Foundation provided scholarship to 2080 young doctors-CEO
Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, has over the past years provided well over 2000 scholarships to young doctors from 50 countries. Senator Rasha Kelej, the Chief…
NANNM: new president vows to empower nurses Pledge
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has elected Mr Haruna Mamman as its new president. In his acceptance speech on Thursday, Mamman pledged to focus on nurses’…
FCT Partners NMA to register vulnerable Nigerians for special health programme
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Health Secretariat has collaborated with the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) to register vulnerable Nigerians for a special health programme titled “Know your numbers, control them.”…
NMA FCT advocates universal remuneration for Nigeria’s doctors
The FCT Chapter of Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to ensure universal applicability remuneration for Nigeria’s doctors to reduce ‘Japa syndrome’ and promote global…
Menstural Hygiene Products: Nasarawa Assembly moves to ensure free distribution to female students in public schools
“… holds public hearing on a private member bill to that effect sponsored by the only female lawmaker Hon. Danyaro…” ……….. stakeholders call for inclusion of girls students in private…
Lassa-Fever: Red Cross raises alarm over spread in Nigeria
The International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC) has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria. Speaking at a Lassa fever roundtable dialogue in…
Nasarawa Assembly assures of partnership with stakeholders to enhance general health needs of citizens
Nasarawa State House of Assembly Committee on Health, has assured of the House continued commitment and support to the success of all health good policies and programmes in the State.…
College of physicians urges new inductees to stay, contribute
The West African College of Physicians has advised its new inductees to remain in their countries and contribute to the development of the health sector, rather than migrating to other…
NMA wants holistic approach to tackle health sector challenges
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for a holistic approach from the government at all levels to tackle the challenges facing the nation’s health sector. Dr Emeka-Malachy Ayogu, NMA,…
WACP tasks W’African governments on vaccine production
The West Africa College of Physicians (WACP) has called on governments in West Africa to strengthen their countries’ health systems if vaccine production must be attained in the region. Dr…
Kuje Council boss expresses willingness to collaborate with stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery
Mr Abdullahi Sabo, Chairman, Kuje Area Council, FCT says his administration will partner with relevant stakeholders to improve healthcare delivery in the area. Represented by his personal assistant, Mr Mohammed-Gimba…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly holds public hearing on 2 bills concerning hygiene products for girls, establishment of agency
“…one is on a bill for a law to provide for free menstrual hygiene products for girls in public schools while the other is on a bill for a law…