PWDs community calls for the funding of the National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) at the state level
Author: Fadlillah Abdallah
Environmental degradation, closely linked to the effects of climate change, has led to the depletion of water levels in the dam, significantly affecting agricultural activities.
“Government needs to take over family planning. It is not only a partners’ responsibility; partners are just supporting government. There is a need to have a political will in financing and budgeting the activities of family planning,” he suggested.
Uncover the challenges hindering family planning adoption in Sokoto State, Nigeria, as cultural, religious, and economic factors intersect. Delve into the nuanced perspectives of community leaders, religious figures, and healthcare providers to understand the complexities of contraceptive hesitancy and explore potential pathways to overcome barriers.
In commemoration of World Malaria Day 2024, health expert is intensifying a call on efforts to address the persistent threat of malaria through the widespread adoption of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs). Knowing the persistent threat posed by the disease, these advocates are stressing the crucial role that ITNs play in preventing the transmission of malaria, particularly in areas heavily burdened by the illness. With this year’s theme “health equity, gender and human rights”, ASHENEWS reports that the state coordinator, The Challenge Initiative, Sokoto state, Dr. Bello Kilgori, said that the use of ITNs in malaria prevention has an essential role, however,…
“Government should provide farm inputs, especially fertilizers, sprays and other inputs because farmers across the country are desirous of acquiring them before the raining season emerges.
ASHENEWS reports that Dr. Olusegun Alafadeen Adeniyi, Project manager of National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), UDUTH, Sokoto state, appealed that NYSC members who are currently entitled to fees for services under NHIA be considered fixed payment per enrolled corps member. This appeal emphasizes the agency’s commitment to fostering a more responsive and sustainable healthcare system tailored to the unique needs of corps members across the nation. While Calling on the NHIA, Dr. Adeniyi expressed the significance of fixed payment per enrolled corps member and how the system can facilitate effective service delivery. ALSO READ: Akwa Ibom to spend N600m on…
The representative for Shiroro, Rafi, and Munya constituency, Isma’il Modibbo, has strongly condemned the recent banditry attack on lives and properties of the people of Madaka in Rafi local government area of Niger state. Modibbo, speaking to ASHENEWS, expressed concern, while extending prayers to the deceased and the overall victims of the dreaded incident. Acknowledging the urgent need for assistance, Modibbo has mobilized resources worth over a million naira. He offered to pay for the hospital bills of the victims of the attack, admitted to Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital in Minna. When questioned about the motivation behind his actions,…
ASHNEWS reports that healthcare experts are stressing the significance of merging conventional medical treatments with alternative therapies to achieve more effective health outcomes. This push for integration arises from a heightened acknowledgement of the advantages that both orthodox and alternative medicine provide to individuals seeking treatment. “I recommend alternative medicine that is purified and standardized where it will help my patients, I also complement traditional treatments to address aspects of health conventional medicine cannot solve,” says a renowned general medical practitioner, a founder of Rijiya Specialist Clinic, Sokoto, Dr. Ikechukwu Ofia, In an interview with ASHENEWS Yet, Dr. Ofia cautioned…
ASHENEWS reports that the General Manager of the Sokoto State Water Board, Mr. Isma’il Umar has expressed the urgent need for collective action to address the challenges around water supply in the state.