Category: Health
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WHO Africa to Host Major Webinar Series on Food Policy to Combat Malnutrition
By Abdulkareem Haruna The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), UNICEF, the World Food Programme (WFP), and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), today announced a crucial webinar series aimed at strengthening food policy action and catalyzing multisectoral collaboration to address all forms of malnutrition…
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UMTH’s 2 Successful Kidney Transplant Offers New Hope for Patients in Northeast Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) has successfully performed two kidney transplants from living donors, marking a significant medical achievement in Nigeria’s embattled northeast. The breakthrough offers a renewed lease on life for patients like Yusuf Abdullahi, Fatima Ali Sheriff who had nearly succumbed to despair. The announcement,…
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Nigerian NGO Urges Swift Action on Salt Regulations Amid Rising Hypertension Crisis
By Abdulkareem Haruna Abuja, Nigeria – As the world observes Salt Awareness Week, a Nigerian non-governmental organization is pressing the Federal Government to urgently finalize and implement regulations aimed at curbing excessive salt consumption in processed and packaged foods. Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) warned that delays in enforcing salt targets are exacerbating…
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Do You Know That Drinking Too Much Water Can Be Bad For You
By Abdulkareem Haruna I was reading an article on the platform of Radio Nigeria recently about this topic and it got me thinking. The short article says of course water is very important for us to live. But drinking too much water, especially very quickly, can make you sick. This sickness is called water intoxication…
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To Maintain a Healthy Kidney Don’t Drink the Following…
By Abu Faisal Our kidneys are like silent workers in our bodies. They constantly clean our blood, control our blood pressure, and keep the balance of important salts (called electrolytes) just right. We often don’t think about them until they have a problem, but we should take care of them every day. One of the…
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Borno CP Leads 15km Walkathon, Says Police Officers Have “Lost Right to Be Sick”
By Abdulkareem Haruna Maiduguri, Nigeria – The Borno State Command of the Nigerian Police held a Walkathon today, marking the final phase of their Police Week celebrations. This trekking event, which spanned approximately 15 kilometers, aimed not only to promote physical fitness among officers but also to reassure the community of their unwavering commitment to…
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NEDC Pledges Support to UMTH After Devastating Floods in Maiduguri
By Abdul Kareem Maiduguri, Nigeria (tHT) — The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has committed to assisting the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in repairing equipment severely damaged by recent flooding that struck Maiduguri and surrounding areas. In a recent visit to UMTH, NEDC Managing Director Ambassador Goni Mohammed Alkali assessed the flood damage…
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Borno Government Donates ₦500 Million to Flood-ravaged Unimaid Teaching Hospital
By Abdul Kareem The Borno State government has taken a significant step by presenting a cheque of ₦500 million to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. This donation is intended to support the hospital’s recovery after the devastating flood on September 10, 2024. The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, one of major government health institutions…
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Borno Considers 6-Month Paid Maternity Leave
By Abdul Kareem Borno State is moving towards implementing a six-month paid maternity leave, as confirmed by Dr. Peter Solomon, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Budget and Planning. This cheery development was announced during an advocacy visit to the budget and planning ministry by the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Borno…
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Zulum Approves N200 Million for Medical Training, Earns NMA Recognition as Quality Healthcare Champion
By Abdul Kareem Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has announced a substantial investment of N200 million to support the residency training of 150 medical doctors. This initiative, designed to elevate the quality of healthcare services in the state, is set to enhance the expertise and skills of local doctors across various medical disciplines. Governor…
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