The Federal Government (FG) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving population health outcomes, ensuring financial protection for the poor and vulnerable, and maintaining industrial harmony in the health sector.  This was disclosed by the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, during the 65th National Council on Health (NCH) meeting held in Maiduguri, Borno State. Speaking at the event, themed “Accelerating Pathways to Universal Health Coverage: Strategies for…

The Kwara State Government has screened 102,452 individuals across the state as part of the nationwide Project 10 Million.  The initiative, which ran from October 28 to November 10, 2024, aimed to test for hypertension and blood sugar levels, with a target to screen 196,913 Kwarans. The state’s Health Commissioner, DrAmina Ahmed El-Imam, commended the efforts of Kwarans and stakeholders, including local leaders, health workers, and international partners, for their…

The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for collaborative efforts from government stakeholders to fight against the spread of NOMA disease in Sokoto State. Samuel Joseph, a health expert with MSF, said NOMA is a preventable condition. He urged the government and community leaders to prioritise hygiene awareness and improve living conditions to protect citizens from the disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), NOMA is a severe gangrenous…

To tackle the rising cancer rate in the country, the Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced plans to expand the cancer care network within four regions to boost treatment. Dr. Deborah Barasa, the Cabinet Secretary for Health at the 8th Kenya International Cancer Conference in Kisumu, announced this development on Friday. The conference was hosted by the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO) with the theme “Advancing Cancer Care…

The Federal Government has called for collective action to address healthcare challenges, especially women and children’s problems. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call during a side event hosted by the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) at the 65th National Council on Health (NCH) in Maiduguri on Thursday. The event, titled “ALGON Mission, Mandate, and Priority for Health 2024-2030,” focused on the…

The Health Commissioner of Borno State, Prof. Baba Mallam Gana has called for collaboration among public ministries across Nigeria with the aim of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for its citizens. Prof. Gana made this call during their 65th National Council on Health (NCH), organized by the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Borno State Ministry of Health. The theme for this 65th NCH was “Accelerating Pathways for…

Ladies who are diagnosed with hirsutism have excessive facial, chest, along with back hair growth. While the presence of body hair is normal for all genders, hirsutism is often associated with underlying hormonal imbalances or medical conditions. Research from International Journal of Women’s Dermatology tilted ‘Endocrine Evaluation Of Hirsutism’ revealed that hirsutism is an endocrine disorder that affects 5 to 10% of reproductive-age women in the population. Although hirsutism affects…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday announced the uncovering of illegal alcohol packaging operators at Article Market in Abule-Osun, Lagos State. The regulatory body revealed that during raiding, about 50,000 counterfeit branded labels and packaging materials for fake alcoholic beverages were seized. The information disclosed that approximately ₦2 billion worth of goods were confiscated. The anti-food agency said the seized items in the…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has issued a dismissal letter to Ohieku Salami, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Federal University of Health Sciences (FUHSO), Otukpo, Benue State over misconduct. This decision came after Salami allegedly took illegal actions, “including the suspension of the Vice-Chancellor without following the prescribed procedures.” The announcement of the sacked lPro-Chancellor was dated on Wednesday. According to Punch, the…

As the fight against illegal drug usage continues, the authority of Kenya and its United State (US) partners has united to fight against narcotic abuse among Kenyans. Kenya’s Delegation on Cooperation and Partnership in combating drug abuse, led by Mr. Mohamed Amin, Director of Criminal Investigations, met with Mr. George Papadopoulos, Principal Deputy Administrator of the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), to discuss strategies for tackling narcotics. The meeting was…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first Mpox vaccine, Lc16m8, for children to combat the increasing rate of the viral disease. The authorized drug was approved under “emergency use” and prescribed for children aged one and above. The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday acknowledged the drugs will be granted for usage. The WHO expressed, “This decision is expected to facilitate increased and timely access to vaccines in communities…

Body autonomy is a fundamental human right that has not yet found its grounding. This concept in its simple terms means that we have a right to do whatever we like with our bodies. As extreme this concept might sound, it has its pros and cons. Body autonomy is an important determinant in deciding what reproductive rights are. Reports have it that the concept of reproductive rights have been deteriorating…