Thousands of diapers stolen at Kebbi hospital
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Thousands of diapers stolen at Kebbi hospital

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has vowed to unravel the alleged missing 13,350 diapers meant for antenatal care at a Primary Health Centre in the Sambawa community of Kebbi. The commission said it would investigate the criminal conduct and bring the culprits to book. The Chairman of ICPC, Musa Adamu,…

Inflation: Health professionals call for higher budgetary allocation, increased insurance coverage
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Inflation: Health professionals call for higher budgetary allocation, increased insurance coverage

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Health professionals have called for increased budgetary allocation for public health to address the impact of the nation’s economic uncertainty on the sector and improve service delivery to the healthcare-seeking population. According to them, the rising inflation in the country is increasing the cost of medical treatment and worsening health-seeking behaviour by forcing the vast…

Ìlera Èkó: Enrollees at mercy of shylock service providers
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Ìlera Èkó: Enrollees at mercy of shylock service providers

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The Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS) Ilera Eko was, among other things, established to ensure the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by all residents of the state. But some subscribers are alleging that some healthcare service providers are robbing them of their legitimate rights, IJEOMA NWANOSIKE reports. Eight months ago, the Lagos State Health…

Osun college provost aims for Guinness World Record with 150-Hour lecture marathon on environment, health
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Osun college provost aims for Guinness World Record with 150-Hour lecture marathon on environment, health

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Nsikak Akpan, the esteemed Provost of Foreign Links Campus in Moro, Osun State, has announced an ambitious plan to set a new Guinness World Record for the longest marathon lecture. This is set to commence on September 23, 2024, and will span an unprecedented 150 hours. In a statement released on Sunday, Akpan disclosed that…

World Population Day: Experts want sub-national governments to tackle population control
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World Population Day: Experts want sub-national governments to tackle population control

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As progress on the use and acceptance of family planning continues to lag, health experts and advocates are demanding that state and local authorities take responsibility for ensuring accessibility of family planning commodities and engagement on the importance of child spacing and population in the country. The experts who gathered at the World Population Day…

Filthy abattoirs, unhygienic meat processing spike dire health concerns
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Filthy abattoirs, unhygienic meat processing spike dire health concerns

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The deplorable state of abattoirs in the country, lax adherence to sanitation measures by butchers, and the transportation of meat in public transport vehicles have continued unabated for years calling to question, governments’ concern for the wellbeing of citizens. The sordid picture crystalising in abattoirs nationwide is distressing. As concerned authorities fail to play their…

Ahead autism conference, parents narrate experiences managing children with special needs
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Ahead autism conference, parents narrate experiences managing children with special needs

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Solape Azazi, a mother and founder of Cradle Lounge Special Needs Initiative has narrated how she transitioned from a full-time career in human resources (HR) to behaviour analysis (BA) for the sake of her child with special needs. Mrs Azazi, a mother of two boys, said her first son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder…

No plans to privatise teaching hospitals – Minister
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No plans to privatise teaching hospitals – Minister

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The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has denied the report that the Nigerian government is planning to privatise the country’s university teaching hospitals. Mr Alausa said the government is focused on boosting growth in the health sector but has no plans to commercialise its health institutions. The minister was reacting…

Concerns as socioeconomic pressure heightens suicide missions among youths
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Concerns as socioeconomic pressure heightens suicide missions among youths

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The latest World Happiness Report ranked Nigeria as the 102nd happiest country in the world out of 143 countries surveyed. Despite being home to the happiest people in Africa, Nigeria is witnessing an upsurge in suicide cases, with young people being the worst hit, FELICITAS OFFORJAMAH reports. On Monday, January 8, 2024, the mobile phone…

UPTH opens specialised theatre for children surgery
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UPTH opens specialised theatre for children surgery

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The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has commissioned an operating theatre dedicated to children’s surgery. The facility built by the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, Smile Train and KidsOR partnership, is equipped with an intensive care unit, recovery room, and playroom, to provide the highest standard of care for children requiring surgery. The Chief…