The Federal Government has reaffirmed plans to expand immunization programmes and revitalize 8,000 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) under the 2024–2028 Medium-Term Framework (MTF). Dr Iziak Salako, Minister of State for Health, disclosed this after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu. He said the framework places strong emphasis on social welfare and healthcare delivery across the country. “Mr President is committed to human capital development, as captured in this 2024–2028 MTF,” Salako said. He added that the ongoing upgrade of more than 4,000 PHCs will be sustained alongside the planned 8,000 additional facilities. “This means the revitalized…
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Ms Philomena Irene, a Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF Nigeria’s Bauchi Field Office, says 106,248 children in Gombe State have received UNICEF’s Small-Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplements (SQ-LNS) between 2023 and 2025. Irene disclosed this on Wednesday during a virtual meeting with journalists in Gombe.The meeting followed journalists’ field visits to Kwami and Kaltungo Local Government Areas to interact with beneficiaries of the Progressing Action on Resilient Systems for Nutrition through Innovation and Partnership (PARSNIP) project. The project, implemented by the Gombe State Government and UNICEF with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, aims to prevent malnutrition among children under…
The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr. Aminu Yusuf, on Wednesday in Abuja assumed office with a pledge to produce demographic data that is “scientifically sound and transparently generated.” Yusuf was sworn in by President Bola Tinubu alongside the Federal Commissioners representing Nasarawa and Yobe States. All three were appointed by the President on Oct. 9, confirmed by the Senate on Oct. 21, and sworn in on Wednesday. He said the data to be produced by the commission would “capture the full reality of who we are and where we stand as a country.” Unveiling a seven-point agenda,…
LEAP Africa, a non-governmental organization, has reaffirmed Africa’s growing reputation as an emerging centre of global innovation. The Executive Director of LEAP Africa, Ms. Kehinde Ayeni, made the remark at the 12th edition of the organizations Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) held in Lagos.The event had the theme: “Africa as The Sector: Maximizing Possibilities through Technology, Finance and Policy.” Ayeni, in a statement issued on Wednesday, said LEAP Africa remained committed to youth-led transformation across the continent, noting that young Africans were redefining problem-solving through innovation. “This event brought together innovators, policymakers, financiers and development partners committed to advancing…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has advised the National Assembly against creating new health commissions under the proposed amendment of the National Health Act (NH-Act) 2014. The association stated this in a communiqué jointly signed by its National Chairman, Mr. Ambrose Ezeh, and National Secretary, Mr. Omokhafe Ashore, following public hearings held by both chambers of the National Assembly. It noted that various groups had proposed the establishment of a Surrogacy Commission, a National Accreditation and Standards Commission, a Tertiary Health Institutions Commission, and Sickle Cell Research and Therapy Centres in all six geopolitical zones and the…
First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says she remains committed to economically empowering women, promoting girls’ education, and supporting survivors of abuse with the resources needed to rebuild their lives. She gave the assurance in Abuja on Wednesday at a high-level multi-sectoral policy dialogue on ending violent crime in Nigeria, held alongside the launch of the 2024 Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Report. She was represented by Mrs Fatima Abbas, Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The event, organized by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), was supported by the International Centre for…
The New-Life Community Care Initiative (NELCCI) has warned that inadequate manpower, empty drug shelves, leaking roofs, and other infrastructural deficiencies are undermining patients’ access to quality HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria services. Mrs Florence Ifeanyi-Aneke, Executive Director of NELCCI and State Coordinator of Civil Society in Malaria Control, Immunization, and Nutrition (ACOMIN), made the statement on Wednesday during a stakeholders’ meeting in Enugu. Ifeanyi-Aneke said a survey conducted by the organization in Adamawa, Anambra, Delta, Enugu, Niger, Kwara, Kebbi, Ondo, Ogun, and Oyo states revealed critical gaps in community health facilities. Speaking on the theme “From Shortages to Solutions: Addressing…
The Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) has emphasized the urgent need to embrace innovation to address overstretched health infrastructure and transform healthcare delivery in the country. Prof. Yetunde Kuyinu, Chairman of APHPN Lagos, made the remarks on Thursday during the association’s Biennial and Scientific Conference. The event is themed “Global Health Under Threat: Advancing Sustainable Financing and Workforce Capacity for Equitable Healthcare Delivery in the Global South”, with a sub-theme on “Innovations in Health System Strengthening: Leveraging Digital Health, Telemedicine, and Artificial Intelligence to Bridge Operational Gaps in Nigeria.” Kuyinu noted that the global health system, particularly…
The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) on Wednesday called on government, as well as public and private stakeholders, to collaborate in building an inclusive society for persons with disabilities (PWDs). The statement was made in Umuahia by the acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, to mark the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). The 2025 IDPD theme, “Fostering Disability-Inclusive Societies for Advancing Social Progress,” aligns strongly with CCD’s long-standing commitment to promoting the rights, inclusion, participation, and empowerment of PWDs. Unumeri urged governments at all levels to integrate disability inclusion into all policies, programmes, and development…
ActionAid Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the rights, dignity, and full inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) as the world marks the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD). Dr Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, said in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that there is an urgent need for policies and actions that ensure inclusion, equity, and accessibility for all Nigerians, regardless of ability. Mamedu noted that disability inclusion in Nigeria remains a significant challenge, with millions of citizens facing barriers to education, employment, healthcare, and social participation. Citing figures from the National Commission…