…vomiting uncontrollably shortly after taking the drink and was rushed to a Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa before being transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Gombe, for further treatment. He said the child battled for his life for eight days but was later confirmed dead by a medical doctor on October 24.Mak…

…Director of Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation at the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Umar Gada, said sustained government leadership, community engagement and support from development partners were essential to eradicating the disease. Gada said activities marking World Polio Day incl…

…Ministry of Health, recognises the critical role of nurses in the delivery of quality health care.We remain committed to creating an enabling environment for professional practice, to improving the welfare and working conditions of all health workers, even the nurses. “And to support continuous professional development…

…previously reported that Australia published a list of 11 countries it holds Reciprocal Health Care Agreements with, covering medically necessary treatment during visits.Citizens from the listed countries can receive emergency care and treatment for illnesses that cannot wait until they return home.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The association also called for the integration of mental health services i…

…State Government said. He also commended development partners, the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board and health workers for their contributions in strengthening the state’s healthcare system. Healthcare: Kaduna to rehabilitate 17 centres of excellence

…in Nigeria. The Director of Disease Control and Immunisation at the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Rufai Garba, disclosed this on Tuesday at a strategic policy roundtable organised by MSD in partnership with Africa Health Business in Abuja. Health stakeholders at the roundtable The meeting, themed…

…the former Director of Nutrition Services and Health Education at the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, said, “Cooking egg and rice together in the same pot has been found to be a risk factor in cross-contamination of certain bacteria, especially Salmonella, that can be found on the shell of the egg eve…

…is organising the summit to drive greater attention to access to appropriate mental health care, early intervention, supportive families and schools, safer digital environments and policies that translate concern into practical action. The discussions will examine the growing influence of social media and technology on…

…without reliable electricity from the national grid. Orodata urged the National Primary Health Care Development Agency and state PHC agencies to address frontline health-worker shortages. It called for the recruitment, effective deployment and retention of health workers, particularly in underserved communities. The re…

…Area, was commissioned on Thursday by the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu. Elelu said the intervention was significant because adolescents and young people had previously received less attention in the state’s healthcare programmes compared with women a…

…on facilities delivering most healthcare services in the state. The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board last week conducted a three-day strategic planning workshop with support from the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project and the participation of chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. Th…

…governors to adopt and replicate the initiative in partnership with the National Primary Health Care Development Agency. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, underscored another important dimension of the programme: the need to connect food assistance with agricultural production and structure…

…Pate, and the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, for their roles in driving the programme to secure the wellbeing of vulnerable children and lactating mothers. “The First Lady described the initiative as a deliberate and sustainable respo…

…residents of rural communities. An analysis of data obtained from the National Primary Health Care Development Agency by The PUNCH revealed that Katsina and Osun states recorded the highest number of inactive facilities, while the situation remains particularly severe in insurgency-hit Borno State, where hundreds of PH…

…investments that protect their rights and expand their choices, from family and health care to parental leave and childcare support, young people in all their diversities and all their abilities can exercise autonomy over their bodies and lives and build the futures they want. They can exercise their right to make the…

…refocus and that’s why our AGM is all about: Refocusing our attention for the future of health care for Akwa Ibom,” Peter said. According to him, the state government must begin to see medical education as an investment rather than a burden if it hopes to strengthen its healthcare system. While commending Governor Umo…

…don’t wake up in the morning asking for artificial intelligence; they want better health care, better education, better jobs and better public services,” she said, adding that connectivity should enable those outcomes. Also speaking, Senior Director of Public Policy and Communications at GSMA Africa, Caroline Mbugua, d…

…management, and basic neurological screening should be routine features of every primary health care interaction in Nigeria. ● Making medication consistently available and affordable: Many common neurological conditions are manageable with inexpensive generic medications that remain inconsistently stocked across the co…

…Virginia on Tuesday. He was hit with a slew of charges, including conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, health care fraud, conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive illegal health care kickbacks and bribes, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. "The arrest of Khalid Ahmed Sata…

…Paul Ogwuche, has expressed dissatisfaction over delays in the renovation of six Primary Health Care (PHC) centres across the state, directing contractors handling the projects to accelerate work while ensuring strict compliance with approved standards. The projects, funded by the Global Fund through UNICEF, are aimed…

…while ensuring safe access to the essential medicines needed for pain relief, mental health care, and palliative care. “The National Drug Use Summit, convened by the FMoHSW, NDLEA, and UN Nigeria with support from partners including The Global Fund, brought together government leaders, security agencies, civil society,…

…targeted sectors include:Science, technology, engineering and mathematics, STEMHealth careSkilled tradesDefence and cybersecurityCritical mineralsEducationThe department also issued a direct invitation to skilled tradespeople.The

…and encouraged those who have missed scheduled vaccinations to visit the nearest Primary Health Care (PHC) centre for free catch-up vaccination services. Residents were also advised to maintain good hand hygiene, practise proper cough etiquette and avoid close contact with people showing symptoms of the disease.The min…

…directive, sir. The court directive was very clear: he should have unfettered access to health care. The ICPC is interpreting the order too narrowly,” she said. According to her, the family had requested a 5 p.m. hospital appointment to avoid crowds, but the visit was rescheduled by authorities to a busier morning peri…