Category: Health
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Borno NLC Chairman Supports CSO’s Call For Extended Maternity Leave
By Nafisat Aliyu In a bid to promote nutrition awareness and support in Borno State, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has embarked on a compelling advocacy campaign. Despite facing skepticism from government officials, the CS-SUNN team has made significant progress in engaging key stakeholders and raising crucial awareness on the importance…
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Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri Seeks Support from NEDC for Enhanced Services
By Abdulkareem Haruna The management of the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Maiduguri has on Friday, Nov. 3, paid a courtesy call on the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Management to express their gratitude and seek further support. Led by the hospital’s Medical Director, Professor Ibrahim Abdu Wakawa, the team conveyed their appreciation for the assistance received…
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Governor Zulum Honored for Exceptional Primary Healthcare Service Delivery in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State was celebrated for his outstanding contributions to primary healthcare services in a ceremony on Sunday evening. The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) presented the award to the governor at the Government House in Maiduguri. The honor recognizes Zulum’s exceptional dedication to…
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UNICEF’s Rapid Response Mechanism Aids 14,000 Malnourished Children in Borno State
By Abdulkareem Haruna MAFA, Borno State – In a remarkable demonstration of humanitarian aid, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has stepped forward to alleviate the suffering of 14,000 children battling acute malnutrition in Mafa, a local government area within Borno State. Nura Shehu, the Nutrition Assessment Officer for Borno and Yobe states, disclosed these…
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New National Guideline to Propel Women and Girls’ Nutrition Empowerment in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna ABUJA, Nigeria – The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, is taking a significant step towards enhancing the nutritional status of women and girls in Nigeria. The partnership is developing the ‘National Guideline on Women and Girls’ Nutrition Empowerment for Optimal Development,’…
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Borno State Ushers in a Brighter Future for Maternal Health with Massive Investment in Healthcare
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State’s Governor, Babagana Zulum, has initiated a significant step towards enhancing maternal health by launching the distribution of free maternal drugs valued at over N800m. This initiative, aimed at five general hospitals, marks a significant stride in the state’s commitment to maternal healthcare services. The distribution ceremony occurred at the Borno…
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Plan International’s World Breastfeeding Week Celebration Highlights Need for Workplace Support for Nursing Mothers
By Abdulkareem Haruna In a vibrant event marking the 2023 World Breastfeeding Week, officials from Plan International underscored the need for an enabling environment for working mothers, advocating for the provision of safe and conducive spaces for breastfeeding at workplaces. Michael Jadyal, the Food Security Nutrition Project Coordinator for Plan International, highlighted the organization’s commitment…
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Governor’s Midnight Inspection Spurs Major Rehabilitation At Gwoza General Hospital
By Abdulkareem Haruna Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum’s unannounced midnight visit to the General Hospital, Gwoza, two weeks ago has sparked a major transformation of the healthcare centre. The governor expressed dismay at the hospital’s dilapidated state, with patients left in darkness due to lack of electricity. The impromptu visit occurred on July 15,…
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UMTH Celebrates 40 Years of Excellence with Service Expansion and Community Outreach
The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) marks its 40th anniversary on July 23 with prayers, community outreach and expansion programs. Serving patients from Northeast Nigeria and beyond, UMTH offers free medical services to 500 patients and unveils plans for a Heart Disease Center and Health Informatics Center. With an increased capacity of 1200 beds,…
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UMTH’s Rehabilitation Center: A Beacon of Hope Transforming Lives of Amputees in Nigeria
By Abdulkareem Haruna In the bustling city of Maiduguri, Borno state, northeastern Nigeria, the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) stands as a symbol of resilience and progress. Within its walls, a new Physical Rehabilitation Center (PRC) has emerged, providing a glimmer of hope for individuals who have lost their limbs due to illness or…
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