Every morning, before the sun rises over Offa Road in Sokoto State, Norah Nathan Friday is already busy in her small kitchen, frying fresh, big, round donuts. The smell of sugar and oil fills the air as she carefully packs each one into transparent containers to display in front of her POS shop. But behind her warm smile and delicious snacks is a young woman carrying the weight of school, business, work, and family, all on her shoulders. “I started my POS business with just ₦50,000. It wasn’t much, but I had the passion for it”, she said. Norah was…
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UN Women has restated its commitment to supporting the Association of Women Living with HIV in Nigeria (ASWHAN) in accessing care and other services to ensure their well-being.
The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has empowered 40 rehabilitated survivors of Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state.
The Senate wants to create a National Agency for Malaria Eradication, but many health experts have rejected the idea. They believe it may not be practical or necessary.
State governments are being asked to set aside special funds in their budgets to help deliver the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine before a nationwide campaign starts in October.
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned the public about a rise in diseases like cholera, yellow fever, and dengue fever. The alert comes as many parts of the country are currently experiencing floods.
The Commissioner for Science and Technology in Sokoto State, Professor Attahiru Ahmed Sifawa, has raised concerns about the increasing number of health workers leaving Nigeria. He said it’s worrying that many people who received cheap or free education in the country are now moving abroad instead of helping to improve things at home.
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Ondo State has rejected the Federal Government’s plan to change the allowances given to medical and dental officers working in federal public service.
The Federal Ministry of Environment and the Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources have announced a complete ban on open defecation in all 13 local government areas of Nasarawa State.
In a significant move to combat rising cases of diet-related illnesses, the Federal Government has adopted Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help Nigerians make healthier food choices and reduce the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).