NCDC, Health Commissioners Meet Over Unknown Illness In Sokoto, Zamfara
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) held an emergency meeting with health commissioners from Sokoto, Kaduna and Zamfara states to tackle the unidentified illness affecting communities in Sokoto and Zamfara.
NCDC's director-general, Dr. Jide Idris engaged with health commissioners from Sokoto and Kaduna on April 16, 2024, and also spoke with Zamfara State Health Commissioner by phone.
During...
Urgent Action Needed To Tackle Hepatitis B, Liver Cancer, Expert Alerts FG
An expert in medicine and gastroenterology, Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, has called upon the Federal Government to address urgently the increasing threat posed by Hepatitis B (HBV) and its link to liver cancer.
Otegbayo, also affiliated with the liver unit at the Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, shared insights from a study conducted among unpaid blood...
Paving Way For Gender Equality In Global Health Through Transformative Leadership, Collaboration
Humanity today faces numerous global health challenges, with the most severe impacts affecting low and middle-income countries. Communicable diseases such as Malaria, Tuberculosis, and virus-related illnesses are leading causes of death and disability in low-income countries. Additionally, approximately 77 per cent of deaths caused by non-communicable diseases occur in low and middle-income countries.
Other significant global health challenges include food...
FCC Adjourns Meeting With Federal Tertiary Institutions Over Absence Of Principal Officers
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has postponed the scheduled interactive meeting with the supervisory bodies of federal tertiary institutions, citing the absence of some chief executives from the gathering.
The commission’s boss, Dr. Muheeba Dankaka, represented by the Commissioner for Kwara State, Hon. James Kolo revealed that the purpose of the meeting was to enlighten and educate these executives on...
FG, CS-SUNN To Advocate For Improved Nutrition Policies Practices In Nigeria
To address the persistent challenge of malnutrition in Nigeria, the Federal Government, in partnership with the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition (CS-SUNN), has intensified advocacy for changes in nutrition-related policies and the promotion of positive attitudes and practices.
During the CS-SUNN 10th anniversary event in Abuja, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate highlighted the significant milestones achieved...
ECN, UNEP, LEADERSHIP Newspaper Join To Promote Energy-Efficient ACs
The Nigeria Sustainable Cooling Project (NSCP) has embarked on a collaborative venture with LEADERSHIP Newspaper to advocate for the widespread adoption of energy-efficient air conditioners across Nigeria.
During a courtesy visit to LEADERSHIP's headquarters in Abuja, the project director from the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Samaila Gambo Zaku emphasised the critical role of the media in disseminating vital information to the public.
Zaku...
Gavi, UNICEF Applaud Approval Of New Oral Cholera Vaccine
Gavi and UNICEF applaud the approval of the new oral cholera vaccine, Euvichol-S, which has received WHO prequalification. This development allows the vaccine to be distributed to countries worldwide.
The pre-qualification of Euvichol-S will enable the manufacturer, EuBiologics to ramp up production, reduce costs, and expedite supply, crucial steps in addressing the current global surge in cholera outbreaks.
The approval is...
NiMet, TAHMO Sign MoU To Expand Weather Station Network
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a non-governmental agency Trans-African Hydro-Meteorological Observatory (TAHMO), to expand NiMet's network of weather stations across Nigeria.
During the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MoU), the director-general of NiMet and Nigeria's permanent representative with the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Prof. Charles Anosike expressed his pride in being...
Agric Minister Mourns Lawmaker’s Passing
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Aliyu Abdullahi has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the lawmaker formerly representing Kwara South Senatorial District, Dr. Rafiu Adebayo Ibrahim.
His passing, following a brief illness, was announced in a family statement on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
In a condolence message to the Kwara State Government, the people of...
Develop Transformational, Implementable AI Strategy, FG Urges Experts
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has issued a call to Nigerian experts in the fields of research, development and innovation to craft a transformative and actionable Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy.
This strategy aims to align with the administration's eight priorities, foster economic growth and position Nigeria on the global stage. Minister of Communications,...