Consultants Doctors, Corps Members Replaces Resident Doctors In Hospitals- Ehanire

HealthLabourConsultants Doctors, Corps Members Replaces Resident Doctors In Hospitals- Ehanire

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 13, 2021

ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire says Consultants doctors and corps members are to fill the void left behind by the resident doctors who are on strike. Recall that the Resident doctors embarked on a nationwide strike on August 2, citing irregular payment of salaries and hazard allowances. The minister told State House Correspondents on Thursday in Abuja that it is the wrong time for doctors to embark on strike as the country...

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Food Poisoning Kills 24 People In A Single Household In Sokoto

FoodHealthFood Poisoning Kills 24 People In A Single Household In Sokoto

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 12, 2021

SOKOTO — Tragedy has struck Danzanke village of Bargaja ward, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto state following the death of 24 people in a single household as a result of food poisoning. Dr. Ali Inname, Sokoto state Commissioner for Health who confirmed this in a statement said members of the household used fertilizer type known as “Gishirin Lalle in Hausa”, as seasoning in cooking food, instead of common salt. The statement read in part:...

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STORIES WITH LESSONS: Expressing Anger the Right Way

ColumnsPeopleWellnessSTORIES WITH LESSONS: Expressing Anger the Right Way

PilotnewsAugust 12, 2021

“Anyone can become angry- that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way- that is not within everybody’s power and is not easy.”—-Aristotle   Bella and her siblings were seated in the sitting room. They were eager to listen to their mum share a familiar story about Bella’s behaviour as a toddler. It...

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Adamawa State Records 13 Suspected Cholera Cases

HealthNewsAdamawa State Records 13 Suspected Cholera Cases

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 11, 2021

YOLA — Professor Abdullahi Isa, Adamawa commissioner for health and human services, says no fewer than 13 suspected cholera cases were recorded in the state. Isa confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday while giving updates on the cholera situation in the state, explained that three cases were confirmed to be positive, while 10 were found negative. “On June 30, 2021, a confirmed case of cholera was reported in Gogora...

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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...

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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...

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STORIES WITH LESSONS: To Thine Own Self Be True

ColumnsLifestyleSTORIES WITH LESSONS: To Thine Own Self Be True

PilotnewsAugust 8, 2021

When I was seven years old, Neye and I used to have our hair relaxed by our mum. Neye’s hair was long, dark, and tough; mine was soft, dark-brown, and long; as a result, hers was always the first to be relaxed. On this particular day, mum had to relax our hair in preparation for our school’s upcoming party. Neye carried our hair set and I followed with two big cups of Ozone relaxer in...

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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)...

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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...

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Bill To Establish State Tourism, Arts, Culture Endowment Fund Pass Into By Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly

BusinessLifestyleTourismBill To Establish State Tourism, Arts, Culture Endowment Fund Pass Into By Akwa Ibom State House Of Assembly

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)August 6, 2021

UYO — A Bill to establish the State Tourism, Arts and Culture Endowment Fund (AKSTACEF) has been passed into law by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly on Thursday. The member representing Itu State Constituency and Chairman, House Committee on Industry, Commerce and Tourism Hon KufreAbasi Edidem while presenting the report explained that the new law, when assented to by the state Governor, would boost the funding of the tourism sector as well as improve the...

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