The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has disclosed the reason behind Federal Government’s support for women with complications in pregnancy which includes free cesarean sections.
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The 2024 State of Health of the Nation Report has provided a detailed analysis of Nigeria’s healthcare sector, revealing notable progress in health insurance coverage, maternal and child health, and workforce development.
A combined team of security operatives comprising the military, police, and vigilante group has eliminated a notorious Lakurawa kingpin, Maigemu, who had long been terrorizing innocent residents in Kebbi State. By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi The Director of Security, Cabinet Office, Birnin Kebbi, AbdulRahman Usman Zagga, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, stating that Maigemu was neutralized on Thursday following a fierce gun battle between the operatives and the criminals at Kuncin Baba in Arewa Local Government Area—an area known for its challenging terrain. He noted that the breakthrough came just a week after Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as its collaborating centre on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health governance.
Global sea ice cover fell to a historic low in February when the world continued to experience exceptional heat and temperatures reached 11 degrees Celsius above average near the North Pole, Europe’s climate monitor said on Thursday.
Tech giant Microsoft will invest $298 million on artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre infrastructure in South Africa, the company’s vice-chair said Thursday.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), Lagos Chapter, has urged the government to establish a proper drug distribution system to combat fake and unregistered drugs in the country.
A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Wada has suggested that advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan by up to 250 years within the next 40 years.
Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the less privileged as he flagged off the annual distribution of foodstuffs, textile materials, and cash assistance to orphans and the needy across the 87 districts of the state. The initiative, organized through the State Zakat and Endowment Board, aims to support 9,200 beneficiaries ahead of the forthcoming Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, ensuring they partake in the festivities with dignity. Each of the 87 districts is set to receive: 50 bags of 50kg millet 50 bags of 25kg rice The State Zakat Office will also distribute 500…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has called for urgent measures, including stricter regulations and stronger community engagement, to curb the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the country.