The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, says the state government has approved the recruitment of over 700 medical and non-medical personnel to enhance healthcare delivery. Onojaeme, who disclosed this at a news briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, said the approval by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori underscores his administration’s sustained commitment to expanding the health sector, in line with ongoing infrastructural upgrades. He explained that the recruitment became necessary due to increased demand for healthcare services following major developments in the state’s healthcare sector. He cited the upgrade of General Hospital, Warri, to a Central Hospital and the near…
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Nigeria has successfully enrolled over 6.5 million pregnant women in its triple elimination programme, marking a major milestone in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, hepatitis B, and syphilis. Mr Tajudeen Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of the Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM), Global Fund, disclosed this at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) on Tuesday in Abuja. The meeting was convened by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Ibrahim said the achievement reflects improved data management, expanded health facility coverage, and targeted interventions across the country. He noted that Nigeria previously lagged…
Dr Bunmi Ajala, National Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, has underscored the critical role of women as co-developers and shapers of ethical, inclusive, and context-driven AI systems in Nigeria. Ajala spoke at a two-day training for women on AI on Monday in Abuja, urging women to move beyond being passive users to active contributors in the technology space. He explained that the initiative, organised to commemorate International Women’s Day with the theme “Give to Gain,” was designed to equip women with foundational AI skills and position them for relevance in a rapidly evolving digital economy.…
The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has called for improved emergency response systems in Nigeria to enhance community health outcomes, particularly at the primary healthcare level. Dr Ebere Anyachukwu, Health Adviser at the FCDO, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), convened by the Federal Ministry of Health. Anyachukwu said that while progress has been recorded in expanding access to healthcare services, delays in emergency response, especially ambulance services, continue to undermine patient outcomes, particularly in rural and underserved communities. He stressed the need…
The Plateau Ministry of Water Resources and Energy on Tuesday highlighted key achievements in the water sector and reaffirmed its commitment to gender inclusion at the 2026 World Water Day celebration. Plateau Commissioner for Water Resources and Energy, Mr Bashir Datti, described this year’s theme, “Water and Gender: Where Water Flows, Equality Grows,” as apt. Datti said the theme underscores the critical link between water access, management, and inclusive participation, particularly for women and girls. The commissioner, represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Mr Lohnan Gambo, noted that the state government has made significant progress in improving access to safe…
Nigeria is facing a worsening meningitis outbreak in northern states, with health experts warning that current vaccines do not fully protect against the dominant Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C strain spreading rapidly. Children aged one to 15 are most affected, while overcrowding and seasonal dry winds increase transmission risks, raising serious public health concerns across northern states within Africa’s meningitis belt. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja during the 14th Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting on the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). He expressed concern that available vaccine…
The Chairman of Epe Local Government, Ms Surah Animashaun, on Tuesday led an inspection tour of major markets within the council area. Animashaun, during the inspection, urged traders to prioritise cleanliness and comply with the Lagos State Government’s directive on monthly sanitation. She, however, expressed concern over poor sanitation in some of the markets in the area. “There is a need for collective responsibility in maintaining a healthy trading environment. “Cleanliness is essential for public health, business growth, and overall community development. “You, as market leaders, must always enforce regular sanitation and ensure all traders comply with sanitation regulations,” she…
Dr Emmanuel Adesokan, Consultant Pulmonologist at the University College Hospital, says tuberculosis is neither a spiritual affliction nor a death sentence. Adesokan spoke in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Ibadan to mark World Tuberculosis Day. He said tuberculosis is curable when diagnosed early and preventable through collective action. He emphasised that the disease affects all groups regardless of status, while survival depends largely on timely response and access to testing. He urged anyone with a cough lasting more than two weeks to get tested at government facilities, noting that tests are free. He warned that delayed care from…
A waste and environmental sustainability expert, Dr Olufemi Idowu-Adegoke, has identified poor plastic waste management as a major cause of flooding in Lagos. Adegoke, however, called for a transition from a disposal-driven system to a circular economy anchored on recycling. He disclosed this in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. Adegoke said Lagos generates over 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, with plastics such as sachet water nylons and bottles forming a significant portion that often ends up in drainage channels, canals, and lagoons. He noted that during rainfall, these materials block water pathways, leading to flash flooding across…
The National Emergency Management Agency on Monday received 708 stranded Nigerians from Niamey. The Head of Operations, NEMA Kano Office, Dr Nura Abdullahi, made this known while briefing newsmen shortly after receiving the returnees at Aminu Kano International Airport for profiling. It was reported that the returnees, conveyed in 12 luxury buses, arrived at about 4:08 p.m. and are currently undergoing physical verification. The returnees comprised 292 male adults and children, and 416 female adults and children from different parts of Nigeria, particularly Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Benue, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi, and Niger states. Abdullahi said the returnees were…