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The NNPC Foundation Ltd/Gte, the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of NNPC Ltd., is scaling up its social intervention programs with three transformative initiatives targeting healthcare, education, and agriculture. These efforts aim to improve the quality of life and create sustainable opportunities for Nigerians. Expanding Access to Free Cataract Surgeries…
In a bid to enhance maternal healthcare and reduce childbirth-related complications, the Plateau State Government has launched the distribution of free safe delivery kits, known as ‘Mama Kits,’ across Primary Health Care (PHC) centers in the state. Governor Caleb Mutfwang led the official launch at Mista-Ali PHC Clinic in Bassa…
In a significant step towards combating drug abuse in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially handed over the Dater Ward for Occupational Therapy to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). The facility aims to provide critical support for individuals struggling with substance use disorders, reinforcing…
Bauchi State has recorded a sharp increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases, with 13,908 detections in 2024, raising concerns among health authorities. The state government has attributed this surge to increased testing efforts and economic hardship. Speaking at a press briefing to mark World Tuberculosis Day in Bauchi, the Commissioner for…
Despite the availability of the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, Nigeria continues to record over 12,000 cervical cancer cases annually, largely due to low vaccination rates fueled by myths, misconceptions, and cultural barriers. To address this challenge, the Community Link for Health and Family Planning Advocacy (CLHFPA), in collaboration with…
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) Kano team, led by Advocacy and Accountability Specialist Aqibu Hamisu, held a high-level stakeholder engagement meeting with key health officials in Kano State. During the meeting, the delegation met with the Deputy Director of Public Health and Incident Manager of the Emergency Operations Center…
The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has issued an urgent appeal to Nigerians, especially residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to donate blood following a tragic vehicle explosion on the Keffi-Kugbo road in Abuja. The explosion, which occurred yesterday, has left multiple casualties in critical need of blood transfusions.…
The Federal Government has allocated ₦32 billion from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund to address the gap in healthcare services, including primary healthcare funding and commodities for TB, HIV and Malaria. Briefing journalists at the 10th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting for the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in Abuja,…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has reassured Nigerians, especially those living with HIV, that the country has a steady supply of antiretroviral drugs, adding that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N4.8 billion for HIV treatment. In a statement, the Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms over the potential exhaustion of HIV treatment supplies in eight countries, including Nigeria, following disruptions caused by the U.S. government’s suspension of foreign aid. According to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the funding freeze imposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump has…
