The Kaduna State Government says it is collaborating with the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) to strengthen the state’s Agricultural Policies to boost smallholder farmers’ ability in the maize and rice value chain.
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ASHENEWS reports that lawmakers in Kaduna State have pledged their support for the procurement and distribution of Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) as part of efforts to combat malnutrition and anaemia across the state.
The Kaduna State House of Assembly says it is set to review laws on caregivers to address the issues of abuse and human rights violations in the state.
The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has raised concerns over the escalating malnutrition crisis in Kaduna State, revealing alarming statistics on stunted growth and anaemia among women and children.
The Kaduna State Government plans to spend N93 billion over four years for the rehabilitation of the water sector in four tranches to address the neglect the sector has suffered over the past 10 years.
The Kaduna State Bureau of Interfaith, partnering with International Alert, a non-governmental organization, is set to host a landmark three-day conference focused on the rise of climate-induced security challenges in Nigeria’s northern region.
The Kaduna State Government in collaboration with Sightsavers, an NGO, on Friday inaugurated the mass administration of drugs against river blindness in Makarfi, Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state.
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), says it has started surveillance visits to cold rooms, and pharmaceutical stores across Kaduna state.
“The initiative will screen 500,000 residents aged 18 and above across all three senatorial zones in Kaduna State for diabetes and hypertension, providing free screening and services. The screenings will be conducted in two phases and will cover urban and rural areas, emphasizing underserved communities to ensure equal access to healthcare,” the state Commissioner of Health, Umma Ahmed said.
The Kaduna State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) says it will push for higher allocation for Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in the 2025 budget.