The Federal Government has begun training epidemiological and veterinary public health officers across the country to enhance their capacity in preventing, detecting, and responding to animal health emergencies. The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, announced this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the training organized by L-PRES, a World Bank-supported project, in partnership with the FAO. The programme, tagged “Good Emergency Management Practices in Animal Disease Response, Prevention and Control for Federal and State Epidemiology…
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Health experts on Tuesday urged members of the Health Writers Association of Nigeria (HEWAN) to uphold factual and ethical reporting that informs the public and supports national health policies. They made the call in Lagos at the opening of a two-day workshop organized by HEWAN in partnership with the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and supported by Roche Products Ltd. The workshop, themed “Elevating Science and Health Journalism,” aimed to enhance the accuracy, clarity, and public value of health reporting in Nigeria. Prof. John Obafunwa, Director-General of NIMR, said integrity and accountability in health journalism directly influence public health…
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called for a stronger and integrated referral healthcare system linking primary, secondary, and tertiary facilities to ensure effective, patient-centred outcomes. NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, made the call on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Physicians’ Week of the association’s Anambra branch in Nnewi. Audu, represented by the Anambra NMA Chairman, Dr. Princeton Okam, said there was an urgent need to strengthen every link in the healthcare value chain through well-crafted and evidence-based policies. The theme of the week was “Healthcare as a Value Chain: Building Efficiency from Policy to Patient.” He…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised concerns over the proposed entry of multinational meat company, JBS S.A., into Nigeria’s agricultural sector, warning that factory farming poses serious risks to public health, the environment, and livelihoods. Industrial animal farming, also known as factory farming, is an intensive system of livestock production that maximizes output while minimizing costs. It involves housing large numbers of animals in confined spaces to produce meat, eggs, and milk efficiently, but has been widely criticized for its negative impacts on animal welfare, the environment, and public health. The CSOs made their position known during a media training…
The Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) on Tuesday celebrated its retiring and retired teaching and non-teaching staff for their years of meritorious service, describing them as pillars of excellence. Speaking at the event, the Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, said the occasion marked the 2025 edition of the “Last Day in Office” and “Post Service Champions” programme. Shittu, who was represented by Mr. Falana Jamiu, Permanent Board Member, Teachers’ Pension Department, said the initiative was designed to honor educators who had diligently served and advanced the state’s vision for quality and accessible education. He described the gathering…
The Project Manager of Craneburg Construction Company, Mr. Muhammad Yamouth, has announced that the ongoing construction of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Kwara State will be completed and handed over in May 2026. Yamouth disclosed this on Tuesday during a media tour organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Correspondents’ Chapel to inspect projects within the Kwara Central Senatorial District. According to him, the project, which began in October 2024, has reached 57 per cent completion. The hospital will feature more than 120 admission rooms and 100 emergency, paediatric, and doctors’ rooms for patient management. “We are planning…
A Consultant Neurologist at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr. Temitope Farombi, has stressed the importance of training physicians on the proper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance healthcare delivery. Dr. Farombi made the remarks on Tuesday at the 2025 Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State Physicians’ Week Scientific Conference in Ibadan. She also serves as the Medical Director of Brain Health Initiatives and O’Health Company. Her presentation was titled: “Artificial Intelligence, Ethics and The Physicians’ Roles in Modern Healthcare.” According to Farombi, AI applications in healthcare must comply with medical device regulations, patient privacy requirements, and professional licensing…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to sustain the gains of The Challenge Initiative (TCI) model, which focuses on urban health and family planning, to ensure lasting impact on Nigeria’s healthcare system. Dr. Binyerem Ukaire, Director and Head of the Department of Family Health at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja during the TCI Nigeria Next-Gen National Dissemination Meeting. Ukaire described the TCI model as a sustainable, state-led approach that promotes local ownership, accountability, and continuity in delivering family planning and reproductive health services. “I stand here today as a testament…
Residents of Alagbon Odetunde, a suburb of Bode Saadu in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State, have commended the state government for the ongoing construction of a major road in the community. The residents, who spoke with journalists on Tuesday during a media tour of the area, said they had previously lived in pest-infested homes with no access to good roads before the government’s intervention. They noted that the absence of motorable roads had hindered commercial activities and caused wastage of farm produce due to poor access to markets. The community leader, Mogaji Alagbon Odetunde, Ahmadu Ayinde, said there…
The Enugu State Government says it is prioritizing the physical and mental well-being of adolescents and youths through focused initiatives and strategic partnerships. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. George Ugwu, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW) held at the Ministry in Enugu. The event, themed “Thriving Inside and Out,” emphasized the importance of strengthening both physical and mental health among young people. Ugwu commended MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices for partnering with the ministry, noting that Governor Peter Mbah’s administration remained committed to improving the health and development of adolescents across the state. According to…