Category: Health

Diseases Outbreak: Senate moves to establish medical centre in Rigasa

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The Nigerian Senate, on Tuesday, took a bold step to push for the establishment of a Federal Medical Centre in Rigasa, Kaduna state, to control the spread of communicable diseases and reduce mortality rate. Rigasa, a satellite town in Kaduna state, has been without functional and well equipped medical facility to cater for the ever growing population. This has accounted for many avoidable deaths, with children and women, (especially during childbirth), being the worst hit. In order to establish an accessible and affordable medical facility, the Senate, on Tuesday, passed…

Senate Moves To Include Poor Nigerians In National Health Insurance

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The Senate on Thursday began moves to regulate Health Insurance in the country in a way that would allow poor Nigerians access to quality healthcare. This, the upper chamber stated, can be realized by seeking the establishment of the National Health Insurance Commission. The Upper Chamber while considering a bill For an Act to repeal the National Health Insurance Scheme Act, 2004, said the passage of the National Health Insurance Commission bill, 2019 under consideration by the National Assembly would guarantee the effective implementation of the country’s health insurance policy.…

NYSC To Review Collaboration with NHIS on Free Healthcare for Corps Members

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The National Youth Service Corps has reiterated its determination to review the existing collaboration with the National Health Insurance Scheme on the provision of free healthcare service for Corps Members. The Director-General, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim stated this today while playing host to the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo in his office. The synergy between the two establishments dated back to year 2017 when the Federal Government directed that all Corps Members must be enrolled in the NHIS. The DG, who re-echoed the…

Nigerians In Diaspora Perform 49 Open Heart Surgeries in Abuja

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As part of the voluntary service of Nigerians in the Diaspora in the health sector, a total of 49 surgeries had been performed within the last five years during the 7th open heart missions for children in the National Hospital Abuja. The Chief Medical Director of National Hospital Abuja, Dr Jafaru Momoh gave this cheering news while receiving Hon.Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) who was on the spot assessment of the medical team in Abuja. Momoh represented by Dr Aisha Umar, Director of Clinical Services explained that…

Drug Abuse: Causes and Consequences in the Society

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Drug and Substance Abuse In The Society Drug and substance abuse is a global problem across all age groups. The increasing production, distribution, promotion and easy availability of substance together with the changing values of society has resulted in rising substance abuse-related problems emerging as a significant public health concern in Nigeria. Moreso, mental health stakeholders, teachers and administrators have identified substance use and abuse as a critical public health problem. Despite attempts to limit access to psychoactive substances by young persons, the use of such materials is everyday among…

Health is Wealth: Basic Things To Keep You Healthy and Wealthy

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Necessary Things to Make You Healthy HEALTH IS WEALTH: Healthy citizens and the environment make a healthy nation. The unclean climate could lead to infectious diseases resulting in health burden. Does the health burden thus increase avoidable spending? We remember the outbreak of certain infectious diseases such as cholera, Lassa fever and Ebola etc. and how much was expended by each family! Sanitation is a process of making the environment clean and healthy. It is the proper management of solid waste (refuse) and liquid waste (sewage). Both refuse and sewage contain microorganisms such as…

IG Tasks Heads of Police Medical Facilities On Quality Healthcare Services

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The Inspector General of Police, Mohammad A Adamu has called on Heads of Police Medical facilities across Nigeria to improve on actionable strategies to strengthen the capacity of the medical Section of Nigeria Police Force for quality healthcare delivery in line with global best practices. IGP M.A Adamu stated this at the conference of heads of the Nigeria police medical facilities held today at force headquarters, Abuja. Read the speech in full : It is a great honor and privilege to welcome all distinguished guests and Heads of Medical Facilities…

2019 WORLD SIGHT DAY: Niger CoS Calls For Periodic Checkups

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The Chief of Staff to the Executive Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Ibrahim Balarabe has advocated for a periodic review of general health status (checkup) of individuals as a necessary step to guide against the unforseen. The Chief of State made the recommendation while declaring open the free Eye care screening and treatment exercise organised by the State Eye care team to mark the 2019 World Sight Day, held at Government House, Minna. He said it was always advisable, from time-to-time, to visit a Physician and find out the general…

2019 WORLD SIGHT DAY: Niger state Govt Begins Free Eye Screening, Public Enlightenment

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In commemoration of the 2019 World Sight Day, Niger state Eye ( Ophthalmic)Team has announced a free Eye screening and public enlightenment slated for Thursday, October 24, 2019. Leader of the team, Dr. Halima Isah told Journalists in Minna, that this year’s celebration, with the theme; ‘Vision First”, is aimed at making vision a priority in life by identifying with people with different types of ocular problems. Dr. Halima Isah said the celebration was also aimed at diagnosing, treating and referral of complicated cases of Eyesight problems, distribution of free…

Gov Sani-Bello Pledges Support For SFH Team …..as society begins free distribution of over 3 million long-lasting Insecticidal Nets

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Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello said the state is opened to partnering with organizations and agencies that will add value to the state in the areas of development and healthy living. The Governor spoke through his Chief of Staff, Malam Ibrahim Balarabe when he received members of the Society for Family Health on an advocacy visit to the state on Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Replacement and other Malaria Interventions. The Governor described the Health sector as a priority in his administration, he stated that the advocacy on malaria was a welcomed…