“Government needs to take over family planning. It is not only a partners’ responsibility; partners are just supporting government. There is a need to have a political will in financing and budgeting the activities of family planning,” he suggested.
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The Chairman of the Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), Mr Bashir Muhammed, says innovative solutions are critically needed in addressing the underlying determinants of malnutrition in the state.
A gynaecologist, Dr Tayo Adeiyi, has emphasised the importance of seeking medical assistance for infertility after a year of unprotected intercourse.
A Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, says social media and substance addiction can be prevented through increased education and awareness campaigns.
It serves as a distressing alert from your body, signaling an issue that could escalate in severity if not swiftly dealt with. It can sometimes develop into severe acute pancreatitis, necessitating urgent medical care.
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) is organising a two-day validation meeting to discuss a Collaborative Advocacy Action Plan (CAAP) aimed at improving women, adolescents, and children’s health in Nigeria.
The FCT-HES Mandate Secretary, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe said on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory has strengthened its healthcare system as patients are now documented electronically.
A Bauchi-based neuropsychiatric, Dr Adamu Babaji has identified pregnancy, complications and prolonged labour during child delivery as leading causes of mental disorders in women.
Roche Diabetes Care has called on government, healthcare and philanthropic organisations to improve diabetes care across Africa and invest more in nursing education.
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has said that the country is still behind in providing the needed equipment and facilities for the treatment of cancer patients.