NDLEA To Partner With NGO In The Fight Against Drug Abuse In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityHealthNewsNDLEA To Partner With NGO In The Fight Against Drug Abuse In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 10, 2021

YOLA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Adamawa State Command has reiterated its commitment to work with Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs) in the fight against drug abuse in the state. Idris Mohammed Bello, Adamawa state Commander of the agency gave the assurance when officials of the Stop Abusing Youth (SAY) foundation, Adamawa state chapter paid him a courtesy call in his office Monday. “Drug abuse is a serious problem and a contributing factor to...

CONTINUE READING
60 Persons Died Of Cholera In Katsina

HealthWellness60 Persons Died Of Cholera In Katsina

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 9, 2021

KATSINA — Katsina state Commissioner for Health, Yakubu Nuhu Danja has said at least 60 persons have died from cholera in the state. Danja also said the state has over 1,400 confirmed cases of cholera, but did not disclose the affected local government areas. He was speaking during the annual general meeting of the state branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Katsina, however, assured that the state government was working to curb the...

CONTINUE READING
Use Young People As Foot Soldiers in Open Defecation Fight- NGO

EnvironmentHealthUse Young People As Foot Soldiers in Open Defecation Fight- NGO

PilotnewsAugust 6, 2021

ABUJA —  YouthWASH Initiative Africa on Friday called on the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to include young persons in its fight to end open defecation practice in the country. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Mr. Nature Obiakor, made this call when the team paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu in Abuja. According to him, the partnership to promote youth participation in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)...

CONTINUE READING
NAFDAC to Strengthen Enlightenment Campaign on Marketing Breast Milk Substitute

FoodHealthNAFDAC to Strengthen Enlightenment Campaign on Marketing Breast Milk Substitute

PilotnewsAugust 6, 2021

KADUNA — National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it will partner with relevant stakeholders to strengthen enlightenment campaign on the Breast Milk Substitute (BMS) Code, among healthcare providers and professionals. The Kaduna State Coordinator, Nasiru Mato, disclosed in Kaduna on Friday, at a Policy Dialogue Webinar on Breastfeeding, organised to commemorate the 2021 World Breastfeeding Week. The webinar with the topic, “The Role of Stakeholders in Domestic Resource Mobilization for Optimal...

CONTINUE READING
Companies Receives N9.3 Billion For Group Life Insurance, Death Benefits- Ehanire

HealthLabourCompanies Receives N9.3 Billion For Group Life Insurance, Death Benefits- Ehanire

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2021

ABUJA — Nigeria health minister Osagie Ehanire says the Federal Government has paid a total of N9.3 billion to companies for group life insurance and death benefits for health workers. Ehanire said the Federal Ministry of Health is in receipt of 131 cheques totaling N159, 233,234.00 from various insurance companies for 46 National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) members from 52 health facilities for group life insurance. “Currently, additional 95 cheques are being processed from...

CONTINUE READING
WHO Donates 26 Ventilators, Other Items to Nigeria to Fight COVID-19

CoronavirusHealthWHO Donates 26 Ventilators, Other Items to Nigeria to Fight COVID-19

Bada Yusuf Amoo (Correspondent)August 6, 2021

ABUJA — Nigeria’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic received a boost, as the World Health Organisation (WHO) donates 26 ventilators and other equipment to the country. The West African country also took delivery of 3,560 fingertip oxygen pulse oximeters as the country’s authorities step up efforts to curb the spread of the disease in the period of a third wave. The donated items were received by the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, on behalf...

CONTINUE READING
Cholera Outbreak Claims 100 Lives In Jigawa

HealthCholera Outbreak Claims 100 Lives In Jigawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

Dr. Salisu Mu’azu, Permanent Secretary, Jigawa state Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of 100 persons as a result of cholera outbreak in 19 local governments within the state. Mu’azu said the state has recorded over 5,000 cases of Cholera within one month, explaining that out of the number, 251 persons were admitted at various healthcare facilities across the state. He said the state government, with support from UNICEF and Lafiya program, has formed...

CONTINUE READING
Youth Advocacy Organization To Sensitize 100,000 Youths In Adamawa On Dangers Of Drug Abuse

HealthLifestyleYouth Advocacy Organization To Sensitize 100,000 Youths In Adamawa On Dangers Of Drug Abuse

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 5, 2021

A Youth Advocacy Organization, “Stop Abusing Youth” (SAY) Foundation, says it will sensitize one thousand students in fifty schools across the state on the dangers of drug abuse. The state Chairman of the organization, Mallam Muhammad Sani Abubakar disclosed this while flagging off the project tagged “Save Hundred Thousand Youth from Drug Abuse” held at the Teachers’ House Jimeta. “The youth advocacy organizations will visit some selected Junior Secondary Schools across the state and sensitize...

CONTINUE READING
RANAO Commends COSROPIN For Establishment Of National Senior Citizens Centre

HealthWellnessRANAO Commends COSROPIN For Establishment Of National Senior Citizens Centre

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 3, 2021

A group, Retired Army, Navy, and Air Force Officers (RANAO), has commended the Coalition of Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) for its contributions to the establishment of the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC). AVM Robert Ekezie (rtd), Chairman of RANAO, gave the commendation on Monday in Abuja at the National Senior Citizens Centre Forum- Maiden Dialogue with Senior Citizen. Ekezie said the consistent advocacy by COSROPIN and other Civil Society...

CONTINUE READING
21,000 Persons Are Suffering From Mental Health Disorder In Benue State

HealthNewsWellness21,000 Persons Are Suffering From Mental Health Disorder In Benue State

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 2, 2021

Dr. Joseph Ngbea, Commissioner for Health and Human Services says no fewer than 21,000 persons are suffering from mental health disorders in 23 local government areas of Benue State and are currently placed on treatment. Ngbea, who spoke through the mental health desk officer, James Ngutswen, stated that the National Council on Health during its activities in Kano State gave Benue the Award of Excellence for its Optimal Performance in Mental Health which has helped...

CONTINUE READING

Newer Posts

Older Posts

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com