About 100 Kpaduma Residents Benefit from Democracy Radio’s Medical Outreach

About 100 Kpaduma Residents Benefit from Democracy Radio’s Medical Outreach

By: Julian Adetinuyo No fewer than 100 residents of Kpaduma II community, Guzape, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have benefitted from a free medical outreach organized by NILDS Democracy Radio in collaboration with Skipper EyeQ and LIMI Hospital. The General Manager of Democracy Radio, Mrs. Uju Nwachukwu, said the initiative was aimed at providing essential health services to vulnerable women and children who lack access to regular medical care. "The outreach […]

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Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their protest letter to the agencies in Abuja during a rally led by Health of Mother […]

December 13, 2024 22 3

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NCDC, RTSL Strengthens Public Health Preparedness Across Nigeria

By : Julian Adetinuyo This workshop aims to close these gaps by delivering tailored reports and actionable recommendations to participating states. These blueprints will serve as roadmaps for legislative reform, enabling states to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to public health emergencies. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), has launched the Subnational Legal Assessment Workshop in Abuja, aimed at transforming […]

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Nasarawa State Advances Public Health Legislation to Strengthen Health Security

By: Julian Adetinuyo Nasarawa State has commenced a four-day Stakeholders Review Meeting to refine the Public Health Security Bill and Nasarawa State Public Health Bill, aimed at bolstering the state’s health framework and aligning with international health standards to enhance emergency preparedness. The initiative, driven by the Nasarawa State Ministries of Justice and Health, is supported by Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL). Key participants include government officials, […]

November 18, 2024 52 2

Health

NDLEA, NAFDAC Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Wednesday said the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health. Marwa's a position which was affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, took place during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between […]

November 14, 2024 19

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Nasarawa kicks off workshop to strengthen public health laws

By Adetinuyo Julian Nasarawa State has officially commenced its Public Health Legal Assessment Workshop; a four-day event aimed at enhancing the state’s public health legal framework to better respond to emergencies. The workshop, held in Keffi, brings together key stakeholders, including government officials, legal experts, and public health professionals, to evaluate the state's existing health laws. The initiative being part of the Public Health Legal Reform Project, was co-implemented by […]

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Speaker Abbas to engages Nigerian youth under Legislative Mentorship Initiative

By Oluwakemi kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, will on Wednesday engage a segment of the Nigerian youth who are currently participating in the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI). This is coming a little over a month after the Speaker's engagement with a broad segment of the Nigerian youth on July 31 at a town hall meeting, where over 25 youth groups attended. According to a statement […]

September 3, 2024 18 3

Economy

Tinubu vows to crackdown on illegal miners

President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will ensure companies engaged in mineral exploration prioritize the health and safety of Nigerians and the communities hosting these operations. The President made this commitment while receiving a presentation from Course 32 participants of the National Defence College (NDC) in Abuja. The presentation was titled Harnessing the Mining Industry for Enhanced National Security and Development: Strategic Options for Nigeria by 2035. During […]

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Canada, UNICEF partners to deliver medical oxygen plant to Rivers State

Written by Zainab Bakare The Rivers State Government, IHS Nigeria In partnership with, the Government of Canada and UNICEF, has announce the handover of a cutting-edge medical oxygen plant to the General Hospital Eleme Rivers. This initiative follows a comprehensive, nationwide assessment of oxygen needs in health facilities across the 36 states and FCT, conducted jointly with the Federal Ministry of Health. This significant milestone represents a major advancement in […]

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