Category: Health
Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases In DR Congo
The outbreak has spread to five provinces in the central African country, according to the latest figures released by Congolese health authorities on Wednesday. A hygienist wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) begins cleaning and disinfection operations at the Rwampara Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC) in Bunia, Ituri, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Yobe Govt Flags Off Free Eye Care For 3,600 Vulnerable Persons In 17 LGAs
The event also witnessed the distribution of cooking oil and pasta, among other food items, to all the beneficiaries. The Yobe Government has flagged off free eye consultations for 3,600 vulnerable beneficiaries, as well as another 600 surgeries for patients suffering from cataract disease across the 17 local government areas of the state. The programme,…
NHIA expands healthcare access for vulnerable Nigerians
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare for vulnerable Nigerians through targeted financing programmes, saying the country’s pursuit of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) extends beyond increasing health insurance enrolment to building an equitable system that leaves no one behind. The NHIA said its interventions, anchored on…
One Dead, Seven Injured As Canopy Collapses At New Gombe House Of Assembly Site
The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved the sudden collapse of a section of a cantilevered entrance canopy currently under construction. A tragic construction accident at the site of the new Gombe State House of Assembly Complex has left one worker dead and seven others injured. The incident, which occurred on Friday, involved the sudden…
Kaduna Issues Urgent Health Advisory As Diphtheria Cases Rise Among Children
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the nose and throat and spreads through coughing, sneezing, close physical contact with infected persons, or sharing contaminated personal items. The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public health advisory following a recent increase in diphtheria cases across some parts of the…
EU Tells Meta To Change Facebook, Instagram’s ‘Addictive Design’
Advertisement Meta must change Facebook’s and Instagram’s “addictive design” or face a heavy fine, the EU warned on Friday. Brussels accused the US […] Meta must change Facebook’s and Instagram’s “addictive design” or face a heavy fine, the EU warned on Friday. Brussels accused the US tech giant of failing to limit the…
Kaduna Launches Five-Year Family Planning Strategy To Improve Maternal, Child Health
The Kaduna State Government said that said the new policy documents would provide a clear roadmap for expanding access to quality reproductive health services and promoting healthier families across the state. Kaduna is located in North-West Nigeria Kaduna State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes with the launch of…
Firm empowers 20 realtors on leadership training in Doha
Reftop Homes As part of efforts to strengthen leadership capacity and reward outstanding performance, Reftop Homes Limited has empowered and sponsored 20 outstanding realtors on leadership and professional development trip to Doha, Qatar. The initiative, designed to reward excellence and strengthen leadership capacity, featured an intensive training programme at the DALF Leadership School, where participants…
FG Denies ₦8tn Off-Budget Spending Claim, Says IMF Comments Misrepresented
The Federal Government said that it does not operate a “shadow budget” or spend public funds outside the constitutional and statutory framework governing public finance. Taiwo Oyedele The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP)—estimated at over ₦8 trillion—outside the approved budget, describing the…
Historic World Cup Goal Brings Rare Joy To DR Congo Ebola Epicentre
The bars were bursting at the seams — despite the authorities’ decision at the end of May to restrict gatherings to 50 people to try to stop the spread of Ebola. Congolese supporters celebrate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s equalizing goal shortly before halftime during a FIFA World Cup match between DR Congo and Portugal…
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