Dr. Abubakar said this decision came after a detailed study showed that too many health workers are based in cities, while village clinics are left without enough staff.
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The strike includes all academic duties like lectures, hospital teaching rounds, tutorials, exams, supervision, and committee meetings in the Faculties of Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, and Clinical Sciences
NEMA’s report from last Friday showed that 165 people have died this year due to flooding, 82 are missing, and nearly 120,000 were affected.
The Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health with the launch of the First 1000 Days of Life Initiative. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe announced the initiative on Tuesday during a press conference in Kaduna to commemorate the 2025 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). This year’s theme, “Prioritise Breastfeeding, Create a Sustainable Support System,” underscores the need to protect child health and support long-term development outcomes. Dr. Balarabe emphasized that the first 1,000 days of life — from conception to a child’s second birthday — are critical for lifelong health, brain development, and productivity. She…
The United States is set to establish an independent military command dedicated exclusively to operations in Africa, a move formalized by the Senate’s recent approval of Air Force Lieutenant General Dagvin R. M. Anderson as the new commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). This decision officially separates AFRICOM from the U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) command, signaling a significant strategic shift in America’s military posture toward the continent. Currently headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, AFRICOM’s command is expected to relocate to Morocco, a key U.S. security partner in North Africa, providing a geographically strategic position for enhanced logistics, coordination with…
A fresh wave of severe flooding has devastated large expanses of farmland across multiple communities in Paikoro and Lapai Local Government Areas of Niger State, raising serious concerns about an impending food crisis. The floods followed torrential early morning rainfall on Sunday, submerging hundreds of hectares of farmland and washing away crops in what officials have described as one of the most damaging incidents this year. In Lapai LGA, no fewer than 18 communities are currently underwater and face the risk of further inundation. In Kafin Koro, Paikoro, subsistence farmers woke up to find their fields destroyed. Affected families in…
Dr. Gunwa-Ajayi encouraged parents to create special one-on-one time with each child. She suggested setting aside a specific time each week for personal conversations, free from distractions like phones or TV
“This review will help build a stronger and more inclusive social protection system in Nigeria and in these project states,” Chiluwe said. “It will improve service delivery to the poor, especially in Benue, where 75% of the population faces multiple deprivations, including those living in IDP camps.”
Bassey explained that the traceability system will help improve the quality and reputation of Nigerian palm oil. It will ensure that products meet national and international standards, eliminate adulteration, and make Nigerian palm oil more competitive in industries like food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Dr. Abubakar stated that the reforms are part of Governor Aliyu’s 9-Point SMART Agenda, which views health as a key to development.