The Deputy Director of Medical Laboratory Services at National Hospital in Abuja, Dr Emmanuel Akhaumere has called for increased public awareness about proper blood collection practices.
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Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Pate has announced the integration of the Sector-wide Approach (SWAp) initiative, a strategy to unify the health sector and enhance funding with key stakeholders’ involvement.
The Anambra State Government has trained and inaugurated a Technical Working Group (TWG) on Alternate Care for Children in the state.
The All-Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), South-West Zone, on Tuesday, appealed to the government at all levels to provide irrigation facilities to enable farming activities throughout the year.
The Lagos State Government has recorded over N3 billion food trade transactions at its mid-level agro produce hub at Idi-Oro Mushin since its launch in December 2023.
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has passed into law a Bill for an Act to Provide for Menstrual Hygiene Products for Girls in Nasarawa State Public Schools by the Nasarawa State Government and other Related Matters Therewith.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its meeting on Monday, approved a revised scope for the Sokoto-Zamfara-Katsina-Kaduna dual carriageway, a 375-kilometer project initiated under the previous administration. The Sokoto-Zamfara section, originally awarded at N105 billion, will now cover 82.4 kilometers and six bridges, still within the original budget. The Council also approved the allocation of N787.14 billion and $651.7 million for road and infrastructure projects spanning 13 states. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Minister of Works Dave Umahi announced new and revised contracts for road construction and rehabilitation in several states. Among the major updates is the modification of the…
A coalition of public health advocates has bemoaned the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for failing to curb the rising sale and marketing of e-cigarettes and flavoured vapes to minors.
A Consultant Family Physician at the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Dr Modupe Ajibawo, has highlighted the need for proper breastfeeding of infants to reduce the risk of allergic conditions like asthma.
The Consultant Pulmonologist and Deputy-Director of Clinical Services, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr Oluwafemi Ojo, has called for increased public understanding of Asthma symptoms and improved treatment for patients.