Tag: #PublicHealth
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WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS: NIGERIA’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM STILL STUCK ON “NO NETWORK”
Dial 112 in an emergency and hope the network cooperates—that’s the harsh reality experts say is slowing down Nigeria’s emergency response system when lives are literally on the line. Nigeria’s emergency response system is battling a problem that no siren can fix: poor telecoms connectivity. At a workshop in Abuja, the National Coordinator of NEMSAS,…
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WHEN VISION FAILS, HELP STEPS IN: YABA HOSPITAL BRINGS FREE EYE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
In a city where many are squinting through life—some literally—Yaba Psychiatric Hospital and partners just turned “I can’t see clearly” into “let’s fix it for free.” The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has teamed up with Gift Health Plus Inc. to offer free eye care services aimed at reducing preventable blindness and improving vision in the…
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AFRICA CDC GOES FROM 34% TO 95%: HEALTH AGENCY ROLLS OUT $463M POWER BOOST
From tighter budgets to bigger impact, Africa’s top health agency is now spending smarter, scaling faster, and showing that continental health security is no longer playing small. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has hit a major milestone—95% budget utilisation and a $463 million grant portfolio, marking a sharp…
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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“HIGH TODAY, LOW TOMORROW”: MARWA SOUNDS ALARM ON YOUTH DRUG CRISIS
The buzz may feel good now, but Nigeria’s anti-drug boss says the crash is costing a whole generation its future. Nigeria’s drug war front just got louder and more urgent. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the red flag, warning that rising drug abuse among youths is no longer just a bad habit…
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EDO UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR 800 RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
A university in Edo State is taking healthcare directly to the people, launching a free medical outreach that will benefit hundreds across rural communities. Edo State University has begun a three-day free healthcare programme expected to reach about 800 residents across five communities in Edo State. The initiative, themed “Bringing Quality Healthcare to Your Doorstep,”…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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EHCON ROLLS OUT AIR QUALITY RULES TO CUT EMISSIONS NATIONWIDE
Cleaner air is now a top priority as Environmental Health Council of Nigeria unveils new guidelines to slash carbon emissions across key sectors.* EHCON has introduced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality across Nigeria. Registrar Yakubu Baba says the target is ambitious—cut emissions by up to…
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NIGERIA LEADS AFRICA IN TB CASES, EXPERTS RAISE ALARM
A worrying health reality—Nigeria now tops Africa in tuberculosis cases, but experts say early detection and treatment can turn the tide. Nigeria has been ranked the number one country in Africa and sixth globally for tuberculosis (TB) prevalence, according to health experts speaking at events marking World TB Day. Experts revealed that TB—caused by Mycobacterium…
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BETTER LIVESTOCK, BETTER ECONOMY: FG PUSHES SUSTAINABLE ANIMAL SYSTEMS
Treat animals right, grow the economy—Nigeria’s livestock future may depend on it. Nigeria’s Minister of Livestock Development, Mukhtar Maiha, says adopting sustainable livestock systems and improving animal welfare is key to boosting food security and economic growth. Speaking at a conference hosted at Obafemi Awolowo University, the minister stressed that humane treatment of animals isn’t…
