Health

Michael Olumide Kano State’s maternal mortality rate paints a grim picture, with 576 deaths per 100,000 live births, highlighting a dire need for improved healthcare services and interventions to save the lives of mothers and their newborns. Speaking at the Capacity Training Workshop for Citizen Monitors on Monitoring Primary Healthcare…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has noted with concern, the recent remarks made by Mahmood Adegbite, Permanent Secretary, Office of Drainage Services and Water Resources, Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, acknowledging that residents of the Lekki Peninsula are “probably drinking what I will call…

Tony Okoh. Uyo United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over the stagnating Nigeria’s breastfeeding rates and declining early initiation, thus amplifying its call for urgent and sustained investment in breastfeeding-friendly policies and environments across homes, healthcare systems, workplaces, and communities. UNICEF raised this concern at a Virtual meeting…

Stanley Ihedigbo Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, is partnering with the Gender Mobile Initiative (GMI) to combat sexual harassment in tertiary institutions nationwide. The collaboration aimed to create a safe and supportive environment for students, promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for harassment. This…

Stanley Ihedigbo Oyo State Government has successfully concluded the 2025 Omituntun Free Health Mission, providing comprehensive medical care to thousands of residents. The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, aimed to improve healthcare access and outcomes for the state’s citizens. According to the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Oyo…

Oyo State Government has reiterated its dedication to providing quality healthcare for citizens living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on World Sickle Cell Day. World Sickle Cell Day, observed globally on June 19, serves as a vital platform for raising awareness and improving understanding of the challenges faced by individuals…

Martha Iloke, Abakaliki Over 137,000 residents of Ebonyi State have been enrolled in the State Health Insurance Scheme, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve healthcare access. The Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) achieved this feat between 2023 and 2024, with a notable increase in enrollment…

Martha Iloke, Abakaliki Governor, Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has approved a monthly salary of N500,000 for newly recruited medical doctors, a significant increase from the previous N150,000. The move aimed to recognize the demanding nature of the medical profession and ensure that doctors can perform optimally while taking care of…

By Temitayo Joshua In a world where scientific advancement often overshadows traditional knowledge, it is worth asking: What happens when science forgets its roots? Ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM), though ancient, remains relevant, especially in countries like Nigeria where accessibility, affordability, and cultural heritage play a crucial role in livestock care. Ethnoveterinary…

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is sounding the alarm on Nigeria’s salt crisis, urging the Federal Government to set mandatory salt limits to protect citizens from the dangers of excessive salt consumption. To accelerate the formulation of regulations for enforcing salt targets in processed and packaged foods, critical…