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FG partners GIZ to launch Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Card Scheme
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and other key stakeholders, has launched the Nigeria Farmers Soil Health Card Scheme (NFSHCS) to enhance agricultural productivity and bolster the nation’s food security. During the recent Nigeria Farmers’ Soil Health Card Scheme Development and Implementation Workshop in Abuja, the…
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75% of health workers trained last year left Nigeria to other countries- Minister laments
The Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate, has said over 75% of health workers trained last year have left Nigeria to other countries as economic migrants. Pate said doctors and nurses trained in Nigeria are sought-after globally, adding that 67% of them work in the United Kingdom (UK). He made these comments on Channels Television on Tuesday. The Minister said…
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FEC approves national policy to address health workforce migration
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a new National Policy on Health Workforce Migration. The announcement was made by Minister of Health, Ali Pate, via his X account, reaffirming the government’s commitment to tackling the challenges surrounding healthcare human resources in the country. President Bola Tinubu presided over the FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in…
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NSN calls for actionable steps to create breastfeeding-friendly society
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin In commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week, the Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has urged policymakers, employers, and community leaders to take concrete actions towards fostering a breastfeeding-friendly society. In a statement, titled “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All,” NSN highlighted the critical need for comprehensive and equitable breastfeeding support to ensure better health outcomes for…
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Zainab Bagudu appointed as Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy
By Kunle Sanni Health Minister Ali Pate has appointed Zainab Shinkafi Bagudu as the Senior Advisor on Women’s Health and Cancer Advocacy to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Pate made the announcement on Tuesday in a statement he signed and shared with reporters. Describing Bagudu as a medical doctor, consultant pediatrician, and renowned cancer advocate, Pate highlighted…
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4 die after consuming food poison in Kwara
….as 1 died of stomach flu By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin No fewer than four residents have been declared dead in Eruda community of Kwara state after consuming food poison emanating from cassava flour. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, during a news conference in Ilorin on Tuesday. El-Imam explained that the Ministry went to the…
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PHOTOS: From 2nd Regional Workshop on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
“The future of healthcare in Africa isn’t just about discovering new cures, it’s about manufacturing the medicines that save lives. Investing in API and excipient production is not just business, it’s a lifeline.” – Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye.
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NAFDAC, Reps discuss local production of active pharmaceutical ingredients
The House Committee on Food and Drugs Administration and Control, chaired by Hon. Regina Akume, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the local production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and excipients in Nigeria. This commitment was disclosed in the course of an ongoing training/workshop organised by the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) under the theme…
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FEC approves purchase of dialysis machines to combat Kidney disease
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, has approved the acquisition of 7,887 dialysis consumables to enhance healthcare for citizens suffering from kidney diseases. This announcement was made by the Minister of Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Work, Ali Pate, while addressing State House reporters on Monday. The briefing followed the conclusion of…
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The problem of lack of access to potable water in Lagos
Adeola Ogunrinde More than ten million Lagosians lack access to potable water. Mellisa Jones, Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Nigeria, revealed at a two-day Lagos International Water Conference in June 2024.’ Also, USAID added that 20 million people in Lagos have no access to environmental sanitation. The timing of USAID’s revelation on the chronic water deficit in…
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