500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

HealthNewsNigeria500 Private Hospitals Shut Down In Nigeria Over Economic Hardship –ANPMP

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 29, 2024

No fewer than 500 private hospitals across the country have been forced to shut down due to current economic hardship within the last six months. Dr. Kay Adesola, National President Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) at a press conference in Makurdi, Benue State, during the association’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting. According to Adesola, the affected hospitals ceased operations due to the inability of patients to pay for treatment, inadequate capitalization of the National...

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Diabetes Patients Spend Over N100,000 Monthly On Insulin – NASR

HealthNewsNigeriaDiabetes Patients Spend Over N100,000 Monthly On Insulin – NASR

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 25, 2024

The National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR), in partnership with Persons Living with Diabetes (PLWD) in Nigeria, has raised concerns over t The escalating costs of diabetes treatment in the country have become a great concern to the National Action on Sugar Reduction (NASR) and Persons Living with Diabetes (PLWD) in Nigeria. Addressing Journalists in Abuja, the coalition lamented that some diabetes patients are spending over N100,000 monthly on essential supplies like insulin, syringes, and...

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UNICEF, UNFPA To Trains 4,500 Health Workers In Three States

HealthNewsNigeriaUNICEF, UNFPA To Trains 4,500 Health Workers In Three States

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is set to train 4,500 health workers on Straightening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (SARAH) in Adamawa, Kwara and Sokoto States. Mr Oluseyi Olosunde , Health Officer, UNICEF Nigeria, Bauchi Field Office made this known at a sensitization workshop for stakeholders for the successful implementation of the programme in Yola on Tuesday. He said the objective of the four-year programme was...

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Spread Of Tuberculosis In Kano Worries Society for Family Health

HealthNewsNigeriaSpread Of Tuberculosis In Kano Worries Society for Family Health

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 24, 2024

The increasing spread of tuberculosis (TB) among children in Kano State has become worrisome to the Society for Family Health (SFH). The lead for TB and Corporate Philanthropy at SFH, Pharmacist Jane Adizue raised the concern during a roundtable discussion on enhancing child-focused TB care and treatment in Kano, organized by SFH. “The challenges associated with TB include prompt diagnosis, care, and guidance. We are here today to explore ways to improve treatment for our...

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Brain Drain: APN President says 100 Psychiatric Physicians Left Nigeria in 2023

HealthNewsNigeriaPoliticsBrain Drain: APN President says 100 Psychiatric Physicians Left Nigeria in 2023

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 19, 2024

No fewer than 100 psychiatric physicians have left Nigeria to practice abroad in the last year 2023. Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) revealed this on Thursday in Lagos while examining the brain drain rate in Nigeria’s psychiatric profession in 2023. Obindo lamented that the psychiatric profession was the worst hit by ongoing brain drain syndrome in the Nigerian medical sector. “The brain drain was affecting the psychiatric practice/profession more...

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Big Brother Naija is Back! Season 9 Premieres July 28

LifestyleNewsNigeriaBig Brother Naija is Back! Season 9 Premieres July 28

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 17, 2024

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced the return of the highly anticipated Big Brother Naija reality TV show for its ninth season. The new season is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, 28th July 2024, retaining the grand prize of N100 million and a brand new SUV for the winner. This season will introduce a unique twist to the show’s format. Contestants will enter the Big Brother Naija house as pairs, marking a first in the show’s history....

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24-year-old Nigerian Spends 3 Days Playing FIFA Video Game, Sets New World Record

LifestyleNewsNigeria24-year-old Nigerian Spends 3 Days Playing FIFA Video Game, Sets New World Record

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)July 17, 2024

A 24-year-old Nigerian biochemist has etched his name into the Guinness World Records after a record-breaking gaming marathon. Oside Oluwole, also known by his gamer alias “Khoded,” successfully completed the longest videogame marathon playing a soccer game, clocking in an impressive 75 hours. This remarkable feat surpasses the previous record of 50 hours set by Englishman David Whitefoot in 2022 by a significant margin of 25 hours. “Unlike all seven previous record holders who played...

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Federal Government To Import 500,000 Metric Tons Of Maize, Wheat

FoodNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Import 500,000 Metric Tons Of Maize, Wheat

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)July 11, 2024

The Federal Government has unveiled series of strategic measures aimed at addressing the high food prices currently affecting the nation with the importation of 250,000 metric tons of wheat and 250,000 metric tons of maize. Senator Abybakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security disclosed this in his X verified handle @senatorAkyari, said the measures will be implemented over the next 180 days. He said the imported food commodities will be subjected to a Recommended...

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Ojodu Rotary Club Commissions Grant Project For Schools

LifestyleNewsNigeriaOjodu Rotary Club Commissions Grant Project For Schools

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)June 24, 2024

The Rotary Club of Ojodu has successfully commissioned a significant grant project to benefit three schools in the Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State in a bid to enhance education. The event took place on Monday at the Ojodu Abiodun Community Primary School, with the commissioning by the esteemed District Governor of District 9110, Rotarian Ifenyinwa Ejezie ably represented by the Assistant Governor of the Club Rotarian Afelogun Idowu. In attendance were...

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Federal Government To Support States Affected By Cholera Outbreak

HealthNewsNigeriaFederal Government To Support States Affected By Cholera Outbreak

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)June 24, 2024

The Federal Ministry of Environment has vowed to support states most affected by the cholera outbreak with chlorine solution/tablets, water and food testing resources, materials, and technical advisory. The States most affected, contributing 90% of the total cases, are Bayelsa, Lagos, Zamfara, Abia, Bauchi, Cross River, Ebonyi, Delta, and Katsina. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako in a statement said the Ministry through the Department of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, and the Environmental...

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