Category: Health
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CS-SUNN Advocates for Dedicated Nutrition Budget Line in Borno
By Abdul Kareem A strong push for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives is underway as a coalition of civil society organizations, operating under the banner of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN), takes proactive steps to engage government agencies. On March 12, 2024, CS-SUNN, led by its dedicated state coordinator,…
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Nutrition Budget: CS-SUNN Takes Campaign to 2 Borno Ministries
By Abu Faisal In a concerted drive to advocate for a dedicated budget line for nutrition initiatives in Northern Nigeria, the coalition of civil society organizations under the umbrella of Civil Society Scaling up Nutrition in Northern Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has expanded its engagement to include the Ministries of Education and Agriculture. Led by the committed…
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Shehu of Dikwa Champions Polio Vaccination Campaign in Borno
By Abdul Kareem The Shehu of Dikwa, Alhaji Ibrahim Ibn Umar El-kanemi, has called upon his community to participate actively in the ongoing polio vaccination drive within the emirate council. During the launch of the Break Response polio immunisation effort in Dikwa town, the traditional leader emphasised the importance of the campaign. He encouraged District…
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Borno Red Cross Elect New Officials Amid Concerns Over Diminishing Funds and Humanitarian Crisis
By Abdul Kareem The biggest humanitarian body in Borno state, Red Cross Society of Nigeria, RCN, on Wednesday, February 7, held its 2023 annual general meeting during which it held elections for a new set of governing board members. At the well-attended meeting held in Maiduguri, the state capital, officials of the humanitarian body from…
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Allocating 80% of State Health Budgets to Primary Healthcare Will Help To Reduce Nigeria’s Maternal, Neonatal Deaths – WHO
By Abdul Kareem To reduce preventable deaths among mothers and babies in northeast Nigeria, it is suggested that the governments of the region’s six states allocate 80 percent of their health budgets to enhance primary healthcare delivery at the local level. This advice was given by the Country Representative of the WHO in Nigeria, Dr…
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NEDC Advances Cervical Cancer Elimination Effort with Comprehensive Training Program for Health Workers
By Abdulkareem Haruna The North-East Development Commission (NEDC), in a landmark effort to combat cervical cancer, has successfully concluded an extensive training program for 34 Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G) doctors across the region. The program, aimed at equipping health workers with the knowledge and skills to carry out extensive cervical cancer screening, is part of…
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ADVOCACY: Primary Health Care Board Agrees with Borno CS-SUNN on 6 Months Extended Maternity
By Abdul Kareem To enhance nutrition awareness and support within Borno State, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has launched an impactful advocacy campaign. This initiative has made notable strides in engaging key stakeholders and emphasizing the critical need for extended paid maternity leave for workers, despite initial skepticism from some government…
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World HIV Day: Need For Action in Protecting Vulnerable Nigerian Communities from HIV/AIDS
By Abdulkareem Haruna On this World HIV Day, as the global community comes together to raise awareness and commemorate the progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, the story of Aliya, a young woman living in an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Borno, serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals…
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Head of Service Raises Concerns Over Extended Maternity Leave Proposal as Borno CS-SUNN Intensifies Advocacy
By Abdul Kareem The Head of Civil Service in Borno state expressed both support and reservations regarding the proposed extension of maternity leave for workers. He welcomed the idea of extended maternity leave but raised concerns about its potential impact on productivity due to insufficient manpower. During a meeting with the CS-SUNN team, the Head…
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Job Opportunity for Nurses and Midwives in Borno State!
By Abdulkareem Haruna The Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board has exciting news for nurses and midwives! They are currently looking to hire dedicated individuals to join their team and improve healthcare services in the region. If you are a nurse or midwife and interested in applying, here’s what you need to do: Prepare…
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