Tag: #Healthcare
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ANAMBRA SHUTS ILLEGAL CLINIC, ARRESTS WOMAN OVER ALLEGED UNLICENSED SURGERIES
The Anambra State Government has arrested a 47-year-old woman, Onyinyechi Charles, over allegations of operating an illegal healthcare facility and performing surgical procedures without the required medical qualifications. The facility, located in Umueri, Anambra East Local Government Area, has been sealed pending the outcome of legal proceedings. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike, said investigations…
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CROSS RIVER GOVERNMENT SEALS 3 PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES OVER ALLEGED QUACKERY AND POOR STANDARDS
Cross River State has sealed three private health facilities over alleged quackery and failure to meet required healthcare standards. The state Ministry of Health said the action followed inspections by its Health Quality and Anti-Quackery Taskforce after receiving intelligence reports on the facilities. The affected centres are Gifted Hands Empowerment Foundation in Ikom and Ekori,…
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ARD-UITH COMMENCES 5-DAY WARNING STRIKE OVER ASSAULT ON MEMBER
The Association of Resident Doctors, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Chapter (ARD-UITH), on Thursday July 9 commenced a five-day warning strike in response to an assault on one of its members. The strike was announced by the President of ARD-UITH, Dr Ezekiel Oladepo, at a news conference in Ilorin on Thursday. Oladepo said that a…
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PROSTATE CANCER: MEN ABOVE 45 URGED TO EMBRACE PSA SCREENING
The Inclusive Cancer Care Research Equity (i-CCARE) Consortium for Black Men has urged men aged 45 and above to undergo routine Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) testing. The consortium said regular screening remained vital for the early detection and successful treatment of prostate cancer, the leading cancer affecting men. Dr Ayodeji Ogunmola, Team Leader and Principal…
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FEDERAL NURSES THREATEN INDUSTRIAL ACTION OVER ALLEGED VICTIMISATION, PAY IRREGULARITIES
The National Association of Federal Health Institution Nurses and Midwives (NANNM-FHI) has threatened nationwide industrial action over alleged victimisation, and pay irregularities. The association made this known in a communique issued after an emergency virtual meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) held on Wednesday July 8 in Kaduna. The Association’s National Secretary, Enya Agatha…
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EKITI GOVT TO COVER MEDICAL BILLS, PROVIDE TRAUMA CARE FOR RESCUED CAC WORSHIPPERS
The Ekiti State Government has announced that it will fully cover the medical expenses of worshippers abducted during a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) crusade in Eda Oniyo and recently rescued after spending 67 days in captivity. Governor Biodun Oyebanji made the pledge during a visit to the victims at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital…
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STAKEHOLDERS CALL FOR GREATER INVESTMENT IN BRAIN RESEARCH TO BOOST NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT
Experts, policymakers and development partners have called for increased investment in neuroscience research, education and innovation, saying it could improve healthcare, strengthen human capital and drive Nigeria’s economic growth. The call was made at a neuroscience roundtable in Abuja organised by the Embassy of Spain in Nigeria and partner institutions. Participants highlighted the growing importance…
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SPECIALISTS LINK AIRWAY CRISES IN NIGERIAN HOSPITALS TO EQUIPMENT SHORTAGE, FUNDING, MANPOWER
Airway management specialists in Nigeria have identified inadequate medical equipment, shortages of trained personnel, and funding constraints as major factors contributing to airway-related emergencies in hospitals across the country. The experts raised the concerns at the 4th Annual Scientific Conference of the Society of Specialists in Airway Management (SSAM) held in Ilorin, the Kwara State…
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LACK OF ANTENATAL CARE ENDANGERING MOTHERS, BABIES IN EDO – MIDWIFE
A midwife in Benin City, Mrs Juliet Ede, has raised concerns over the growing number of pregnant women in Edo State who fail to access antenatal care despite the availability of free maternal health services in public health facilities. Speaking in an interview on Wednesday, Ede said many expectant mothers still rely on prayer houses…
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RANO EMIR URGES GREATER INVESTMENT IN WOMEN, CHILDREN
The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Alhaji Muhammad Isa-Umaru, has urged governments, philanthropists, and development partners to increase investment in programmes that support the progress of women and children in society. The Emir made the call on Wednesday June 10 in Rano, during the launch of free healthcare services and vocational training for pregnant…
