….Moves to check non-members, fraud; Lokoja head office set for Sunday launch. By Yahaya Idris, Lokoja The National Association of Nigerian Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP) is willing to work with government agencies to address Nigeria’s health challenges. HRH Chief Dr. Amodu Ibrahim, Chairman of the Kogi State chapter of NANTMP, disclosed during a press conference…
Yahaya Idris, Lokoja To address concerns regarding the stigmatization of individuals with Sickle Cell anaemia, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, recently established a foundation aimed at promoting awareness about the disease. Professor Ogbo Usman stated that the launch of the foundation was part of his 52nd birthday celebration held at Kay…
Abia State’s Ugwunagbo has witnessed a three-day free medical outreach at the SDG Multi-Purpose Hospital, Etitiala Autonomous Community, courtesy of a collaborative effort between Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, the Governor’s wife, and the State Ministry of Health, targeting healthcare service fortification. Mrs. Otti stressed the administration’s unwavering allegiance to offering superior healthcare services at the…
Otti officially inaugurates 2024 World Breastfeeding Week in Abia Mrs. Priscilla Otti, the wife of the Abia State Governor, urged nursing mothers to confidently embrace exclusive breastfeeding, emphasizing that they have the power to provide their children with the best possible start in life. She made this statement at the Bishop Nwaedo Pastoral Center in…
NMA Crisis: How Kogi Ex-NMA Chairman was removed for supporting Gov Ododo, Ex-Gov Bello, Prof Bala, others ….His surgical outreach in Okene, benovelence also cost his seat The support of the now erstwhile Nigeria Medical Association, NMA, Kogi Chairman, Dr Baoku Olusola for the current NMA President, his continual praises of former Governor Yahaya Bello,…
How NASC is Addressing Staff Health Welfare – BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The National Assembly Service Commission, NASC, aside providing emergency first aid service at the commission by extension rendered clinical services at the National Assembly. This arrangement was in existence before the advent of the current leadership under the management of Engr Ahmed Kadi Amshi…
FG Harps on Infrastructural Development in Health Sector. BY ABUBAKAR YUSUF. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Muhammed Ali Pate said the expansion of infrastructure in the health sector will be a continuous exercise, hence government decisions to initiate an Executive order on healthcare equipment. Pate disclosed this at the University of Abuja…
World Sickle Cell Day: Abia First Lady, Mrs Otti reiterate Gov’t commitment for sickle cell patients In view of the 2024 World Sickle Cell Day with the theme “Hope Through Progress: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Globally,” the Wife of the Governor, Mrs. Priscilla Chidinma Otti, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the quality of…
Gov Ododo’s free medical outreach, Kogi LG residents commends Commissioner Gegu By Yahaya Idris, Kogi The good people of Kogi Local Government Area in Kogi State are expressing their gratitude to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of their people and for initiating a free medical outreach for their wellness….
Abia Gov’t takes proactive measures to tackle Malaria Abia State Government is taking a proactive approach to combat malaria, a disease that affects millions of people in the country. The Abia State Government vigorous campaigning is essential to raise awareness, educate the public, and promote preventive measures to tackle this significant health challenge. Read: Abia…