The Kogi State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, says more than 150 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) are being revitalized across the 21 local government areas of the state. Abdulazeez made this known at a news conference on Tuesday in Lokoja to mark the 2026 World Health Day, themed “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” He said the theme reflects the core of public health and the collective responsibility to improve citizens’ well-being. Abdulazeez highlighted the state’s efforts to strengthen the health system through evidence-based policies, improved data management, and strategic partnerships. He reiterated the government’s commitment to primary healthcare…
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Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama arrives in France on April 6, taking Ghana’s global health reform push to the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon and talks with President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The visit coincides with the launch of an 18-member high-level panel under the Accra Reset Initiative, positioning Ghana at the centre of efforts to reshape how global health systems are governed. The timing of the trip is strategic. By linking the Accra Reset Initiative to a major international health summit, Ghana is elevating its reform agenda from national policy to global diplomacy. The initiative reflects growing frustration…
US President Donald Trump has warned that a “whole civilisation will die tonight”, but said Iran still has time to capitulate ahead of a deadline set for 8 pm in Washington. The American leader issued the stark threat Tuesday, about 12 hours ahead of his deadline for Iran to agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz or face punishing strikes. Trump wrote on his social media site: “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” He added: “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” But Trump’s statement nonetheless kept…
The Plateau State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the healthcare system through science-driven policies and interventions aimed at improving service delivery, health outcomes, and overall system efficiency. Dr Nicholas Baamlong, Plateau’s Commissioner for Health, said this on Tuesday in Jos while briefing the press to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day, themed “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” Baamlong said the state’s adoption of science-based health strategies has strengthened primary healthcare and advanced digital health reporting, with all 207 wards transitioning from paper records to digital systems. READ ALSO: Ajani urges doctors to build skills, be bold He…
As Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating World Health Day (WHD) 2026, a public health physician, Dr Omolade Falade, has warned against common harmful health myths. Falade, of Bethel Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, said in an interview with reporters on Tuesday that the public should adopt evidence-based lifestyle changes. World Health Day is celebrated every April 7, with the 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science.” The specialist debunked the myth that cutting out carbohydrates is key to weight loss. “Carbohydrates are a major source of energy and fibre. The challenge lies in the type of carbohydrates we eat.…
As the world marks World Health Day, the SARMAAN Project Initiative has reiterated its commitment to expanding its impact on advancing childhood illness survival across Nigeria. Prof. Oliver Ezechi, Principal Investigator of the SARMAAN Project and Director of Research, Clinical Sciences Department, Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos to commemorate World Health Day. World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to highlight critical global health priorities. The 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” focuses on evidence-based health solutions, scientific collaboration, and the One Health approach. Ezechi…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for an investigation into alleged false cancer claims used to solicit public donations, warning that such acts could erode trust in genuine cases. The society’s National Director of Publicity, Mr Bashir Mohammed, made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the society’s attention was drawn to reports involving a social media personality, Blessing Okoro, also known as Blessing CEO, over the alleged misrepresentation of a cancer diagnosis to attract financial support. He said Okoro reportedly appealed to the public for assistance based on claims of a serious health…
Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Interior, has advised doctors to be bold in their profession and acquire additional skills to enhance career growth and achieve professional excellence. Ajani gave the advice on Tuesday in Abuja at a meeting organized by the FCT chapter of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN). The event, themed “MWAN-FCT Sisterhood Connect,” was aimed at promoting bonding, relaxation, and professional engagement among members. She urged medical practitioners to remain confident, clearly define their career paths, and equip themselves with relevant skills needed to achieve their goals within and beyond the medical profession…
A non-governmental organization, Health for All Media Initiative (HAMI), has urged federal and state governments to take urgent and deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through science-driven policies and inclusive investments. The organizations secretary, Sola Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Kaduna to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day, highlighting the need for renewed commitment to national health priorities. He said that, in alignment with the 2026 theme, “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” set by the United Nations, HAMI emphasized that improved health outcomes require evidence-based decisions, sustained funding, and coordinated nationwide action. The group…
The Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it will introduce a biometric attendance system across public health facilities to improve service delivery and tackle absenteeism among health workers. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Sani Mohammed Dambam, disclosed this while receiving members of the Advocacy for the Implementation of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Innovations in Nigeria, who presented community feedback on healthcare challenges. Dambam said the biometric system would enable real-time monitoring of health workers’ presence and activities, addressing persistent absenteeism and late resumption of duty—factors he noted contribute to long patient waiting times. He…