The Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Board has flagged off the activation of nutrition corners and the creation of facility gardens at the primary healthcare center (PHC) level as a strategy to reduce the high burden of malnutrition in the state.
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The Bauchi State government has allocated ₦100 million to support nutrition programs across its 20 local government areas, with each council contributing ₦5 million, according to the Executive Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed.
The Federal Government has launched the Irrigate Nigeria Project in Gamawa, Bauchi State, under the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RHIDF), in a move aimed at transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) withdrawal from HIV/AIDS interventions in Bauchi has heightened the risk of disease spread in the state.
Hibiscus Farmers Processors, Marketers, and Exporters Association of Nigeria (HFPMEAN) has expressed concern over the low yields at harvest due to heavy rainfall during the last cropping season.
The Chief Medical Director of Bauchi Specialist Hospital, Professor Abdulkarim Garba has highlighted the importance of early detection in cancer treatment, stressing that timely screening and diagnosis can significantly improve survival rates.
The Bauchi State Government says it will establish a livestock artificial insemination centre at its College of Agriculture to boost livestock productivity and enhance food security in the state.
Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed has sacked five commissioners in a cabinet reshuffle to enhance governance and ensure optimal service delivery.
The Bauchi State Ministry of Health, in partnership with the State Primary Health Care Board, has flagged off the second round of the 2024 Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week (MNCHW).
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Chief Field Office has decried the 30 per cent of deliveries taking place in healthcare facilities in the state.