Kwara State Government has trained over 500 Primary Healthcare workers on leprosy detection and management in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, an official has said. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, said this, on Tuesday, during a medical outreach, organised for the inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Oke-Kura, Ilorin. Ashenews gathered through NAN that leprosy or Hansen’s disease is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae bacteria that primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract mucosa, and eyes. It is characterised by pale skin lesions, numbness, and, if untreated, progressive…
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health by eliminating substandard cosmetics and ensuring that products used in Nigeria meet approved safety standards. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the inauguration of the National Policy on Cosmetics Safety and Health. Represented by the Senior Technical Assistant, Dr Dogara Okara, Kachollom said the policy was designed to address rising health risks associated with unsafe cosmetic products in Nigeria’s expanding beauty and personal care industry. She said the initiative became necessary due to the increasing…
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted 24 health sector bills for consideration of the Senate in line with Section 58(2) of the 1999 Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria. The bills were conveyed alongside a letter addressed to President of Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and read at plenary on Tuesday. Tinubu said the proposed legislations followed a comprehensive review of existing health sector laws by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. He said the review, approved by the Federal Executive Council, was in collaboration with the Minister of Health and Social Welfare. According to the President, the bills aims…
Action Against Hunger (ACF), in partnership with the German development agency, GIZ, has launched a programme aimed at strengthening social protection systems in Borno and Adamawa States to support vulnerable households affected by conflict, displacement and recurring shocks. The initiative was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja during a stakeholder lunch meeting on Improving Social Protection in Adamawa and Borno States through the Expansion of the Social Protection System. Speaking at the event, the Deputy Country Director of Action Against Hunger Nigeria, Mr. Andualem Fekadu, said the programme reflects a shared commitment to protecting the dignity and resilience of vulnerable families…
Two medical experts have warned that excessive use of mobile phones and social media could pose serious risks to mental and physical health, particularly among young people. The experts gave the warning in separate interviews with journalists on Tuesday in Ibadan. A psychiatrist at the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Dr. Oluwagbemi Ibrahim, said addiction to social media could lead to depression, anxiety caused by cyberbullying, and unhealthy social comparison. According to her, these challenges may result in low self-esteem, poor sleep, reduced attention span, memory impairment, poor academic performance and, in some cases, suicidal thoughts. Ibrahim noted that excessive…
A consultant neuropsychiatrist, Dr. Maymunah Kadiri, has identified psychosocial challenges and mental health conditions as major factors contributing to suicide in Nigeria. Kadiri, who is also the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services Ltd., made the observation on Tuesday while speaking with journalists in Lagos. She said that many people who attempt or die by suicide are often experiencing underlying mental health or psychosocial problems. According to her, such challenges include depression, anxiety, mental disorders, social isolation, stressful life events such as bereavement or job loss, and substance abuse. Other risk factors, she said, include a family history of mental…
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Kogi Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, has commended Governor Ahmed Ododo for implementing a ₦300,000 monthly allowance for medical doctors working in state-owned hospitals. The President of ARD-KSSH, Dr. David Omeiza, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lokoja, as he congratulated the governor on his second anniversary in office and praised his efforts to strengthen the state’s healthcare sector. Omeiza specifically lauded the implementation of the Doctors’ Intervention Allowance, noting that the policy was aimed at retaining medical practitioners and attracting skilled professionals to Kogi State. According to the association, the…
In a proactive move to combat environmental threats, the Community Journalism and Human Rights Advocacy in Northern Nigeria (SCOJA) Fellows have empowered residents of Kpakungu and Tudun-Fulani communities in Niger State with essential strategies against deforestation and improper waste management, promoting tree planting, drainage clearance, and sustainable practices to curb recurrent flooding and erosion. The advocacy which was supported by HumanAngle Foundation was held in both Kpakungu and Tudun-Fulani. During the sensitisation, residents say that deforestation, proper waste disposal, and the clearing of drainages have caused long history of flooding which has repeatedly damaged homes and, in some cases, led…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge into a modern transport hub, to be known as Y’ELLO Bus Park, in collaboration with MTN Nigeria. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday. According to Wahab, the project is aimed at transforming the previously degraded and unsafe space into a functional, secure and community-oriented facility that will serve commuters and residents in the Obalende area. “The new bus park will feature an organised and regulated transport terminal, a recycling drop-off…
The Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) confirms that Saai, Free State Agriculture, and Sakeliga’s attorneys has sent a formal demand to the Minister of Agriculture in response to the State’s continued failure to implement a workable, lawful, and effective response to the escalating Foot-and-Mouth Disease crisis. This decision follows months of formal engagement, written submissions, and repeated warnings to the Department of Agriculture that the current approach is failing farmers, threatening food security, and accelerating economic damage across the livestock and dairy value chains. Despite clear legal obligations placed on the State under existing legislation, the operational response to Foot-and-Mouth…