The lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Senator Saliu Mustapha, has launched a free medical outreach program to provide essential healthcare services to over 1,500 constituents. The two-day program, which commenced over the weekend at Seriki Driver House, Ita-Adu, in Gambari Ward of Ilorin East Local Government Area, saw a large turnout of...
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Kwara Health Insurance Agency Opens Regional Offices, Targets 250,000 Beneficiaries
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing quality and affordable healthcare services to residents across the state, with the commissioning of three regional offices for the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KWHIA). The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, announced this at an inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry...
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UITH Doctors Begin Five-Day Warning Strike Over Assault on Colleague
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (ARD-UITH), has commenced a five-day warning strike in protest against the assault of one of their members. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday in Ilorin, Dr. Mariam Shiru, the ARD-UITH President, described the attack as part of a disturbing trend of violence against medical...
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Offa Doctors Forum Pledges Enhanced Healthcare and Support for Community in 2025
The Offa Doctors Forum has committed to scaling up healthcare interventions in Offa and enhancing support for its members as part of its agenda for 2025. This was revealed by the Forum’s President, Dr. Rasheed Odunola, in a communiqué issued on Sunday during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the association. Highlighting the Forum’s achievements,...
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Kaduna to significantly reduce maternal, child morbidity, mortality rates, flags off MNCH Week
Kaduna flags off MNCH Week to significantly reduce maternal, child morbidity, mortality rates By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board (SPHCB), in collaboration with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and support from various development partners, has officially flagged – off this year’s Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) week. The...
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Kaduna: Christian Leaders, JNI, Muslim Communities, Jaba Youths Commend Caleb Danladi Foundation in Boosting Less Privileged Welfare
Kaduna: Commendations as Caleb Danladi Foundation boosts less privileged Welfare’s end-of-year By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna In a remarkable display of generosity and commitment to the welfare of the less privileged, the Caleb Danladi Foundation held its end-of-year celebration and medical outreach, drawing accolades from religious leaders, traditional rulers, youth groups, and community members across the...
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UNLOCKING NIGERIA’S HEALTHCARE POTENTIAL: PVAC INITIATIVE TAKES CENTER STAGE
In its avowed determination to revolutionize the country’s healthcare sector, the Federal Government has taken bold steps towards ensuring local production of critical medical goods. The initiative, spearheaded by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare sector through local production of critical medical goods, including pharmaceuticals, mosquito nets,...
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APN Raises Alarm Over Shortage of Mental Health Professionals in Nigeria
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has raised concerns over the acute shortage of mental health practitioners in the country, revealing that fewer than 200 psychiatrists are available to address the mental health needs of over 200 million Nigerians. Speaking at the 55th Annual General Conference and Scientific Meeting of the association in Ilorin,...
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Nigeria’s Healthcare Revolution Gains Momentum as NPHCDA Leads Charge for Universal Coverage
In a significant boost to the country’s healthcare system, the Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritizing primary healthcare and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. At a recent gathering, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, National Assembly, and partner organizations convened to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister...
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South Korea’s economy is negatively impacted by having the lowest fertility rate in the world.
South Korea has experienced the fastest fertility decline in recorded human history during the past 60 years. The average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, or the country’s total fertility rate, was slightly less than six children per woman in 1960. That number was 0.78 in 2022. The only nation in...