Campaigns to reduce salt in foods can improve heart health, lower blood pressure, and prevent deaths from NCDs. It is considered one of the most effective and low-cost ways to improve public health.
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Agoro said that if the government insists on going ahead, then it must ensure that the process follows due process and transparency.
JOHESU also condemned the government’s decision to suspend recent circulars that approved allowances for CONHESS health workers. They accused the NMA of interfering unfairly and breaking trade union laws. JOHESU asked the government to reverse the suspension and respect the 2009 agreement that promised equal benefits for CONHESS and CONMESS workers.
Experts believe schools offer a safer and more structured space for teenagers to learn about sexual health, especially when parents are not open to such discussions.
After inspecting the site, Abubakar expressed satisfaction with the contractor’s preparation and the significant progress that had been made.
Despite several efforts over the years to fix these problems, such as the Bandung Conference in 1955 and the Alma-Ata Declaration in 1978, Pate said progress has been slow because of deep-rooted inequalities.
Climate change advocate Mr. Olumide Idowu encouraged the media to do more to promote climate action.
The Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board has announced that it will start a Mpox vaccination campaign in some Local Government Areas (LGAs) where the disease has been found. Isah Yusha’u, a Health Educator at the board, shared this information on Wednesday during a meeting with key community members about bringing the Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine to Kaduna. Yusha’u said the board is acting early to stop the disease from spreading and to protect the health of people living in Kaduna. He explained that several LGAs in the state have reported many cases of Mpox. To respond to this, he said the…
Residents blamed the flooding on a drainage project that was started but not completed
Ilori said fighting HIV requires working across health, education, social welfare, and economic areas because HIV affects many parts of life.