Governor Dauda Lawal has been repositioning the healthcare sector in Zamfara state through infrastructural revitalisation, improved healthcare service delivery, institutional strengthening, the Medical Association, (NMA) has said. The NMA Chairman, Zamfara State chapter, Dr Muhammad Murtata Salahu, revealed this at the…

…to the development witnessed in Enugu State, citing the Smart School, primary healthcare centre and dualised road in the area as evidence of the partnership’s impact. The highlight of the event was the unveiling of CCGG caps and pull-up banners and the official flag-off of the initiative and its Community and Civic Fes…

…was to ensure that every Lagos resident had health insurance and could access quality healthcare services without financial hardship.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said, “The ultimate objective of the Executive Order went beyond enforcement, noting that it was to ensure…

…and strengthen competitiveness; Human Capital, which asks how to invest in education, healthcare, nutrition and skills; and Resilience, which asks how to help households and businesses withstand shocks. “These three priorities reinforce one another. Skilled workers are more productive when enterprises have reliable inf…

…outstanding fuel-subsidy palliatives totalling N75,000 and improve access to pensioners’ healthcare benefits. The Nigeria Labour Congress said it expected the Federal Government to present concrete proposals on workers’ outstanding demands when both sides resume negotiations on Tuesday, following an earlier meeting tha…

…and other advanced medical technologies. Davies-Ekwenna said the academy would equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to deliver precise, minimally invasive surgical care and contribute to the advancement of surgical excellence in Nigeria and beyond.

…in medical sociology, public health, health inequalities, and the social dimensions of healthcare. She expressed a desire to contribute to research that examines how society shapes health outcomes and healthcare experiences.She is currently seeking postgraduate scholarship opportunities, research positions, and academi…

…scans. He said the availability of such facilities would improve access to specialised healthcare services and reduce the need for residents to travel outside the state for certain medical procedures. The governor also toured facilities at the Bayelsa State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System as part of act…

…said the government had prioritised the recruitment, retention, welfare and training of healthcare workers, adding that more than 30,000 health professionals had been recruited into federal health facilities over the preceding two and a half years. He said the administration had also supported the training of thousands…

…of suspected cases and strict infection prevention measures were critical to protecting healthcare workers and preventing further transmission.The patient, a 42-year-old woman who returned to Nigeria from Uganda through Addis Ababa on October 3, was reported to have improved remarkably while receiving care in isolation…

…The Police further urged medical practitioners, hospital administrators, and other healthcare workers to promptly notify the Police of anyone seeking treatment for gunshot injuries suspected to be connected with this incident. “Reports may be made through the nearest police station or the command’s established communic…

…Hospital and Yusuf Dansoho Memorial Hospital, where members interacted with patients, healthcare workers and hospital administrators, offering support and conveying a message of care and encouragement from the First Lady. Among those who participated in the outreach were Senator Binta Masi Garba, Senator Olujimi, Eliza…

…for monitoring, including people who might have been exposed during the patient’s healthcare visits and travel. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) activated its incident management system, while surveillance and infection-prevention measures were strengthened. By October 23, the Coordinating M…

…expand its capacity. Training on infection prevention and control is also continuing for healthcare workers in both public and private medical facilities.Abayomi said the government was establishing a streamlined laboratory testing process designed to deliver results within 24 hours.He noted that screening procedures a…

…5% tax on the assets of state residents with a net worth over $1 billion to help fund healthcare services.While Zuckerberg's net worth exceeds $200 billion, his wealth is heavily concentrated in Meta stock. Although he holds roughly 13% of the company's total equity, his ownership of Class B shares grants him over 60%…

…22, the court announced Thursday, after six months of hearings. The trial of seven healthcare professionals accused of negligence in the star’s death concluded Thursday with brief statements from Maradona’s daughter and some of the defendants. “I hope my father receives the justice he deserves…like anyone else,” said D…

…Bond, along with €85m from the European Investment Bank for agriculture and €50m for healthcare manufacturing. “Investors have placed this money with us because they trust our governance, our pipeline and our results,” Olusi said. The bank also delivered over 95 per cent of the Federal Government’s N200bn intervention,…

…hospitalised at the State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, General Hospital, Ijebu Igbo and other healthcare facilities after inhaling this offensive gaseous substance. The worst hit, according to information at our correspondent’s disposal, included Ijebu Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu Ode, Itamer…

…by their impact on people’s daily lives, including access to affordable transportation, healthcare, employment opportunities and financial security. “The first dividend of prosperity should be the confidence to plan a life. Our task is to make such confidence less dependent on fortune,” the vice president said. Shettim…

…and prioritise a peaceful resolution that minimises disruption to residents, businesses, healthcare facilities, and other essential services across Edo State. “Under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Government remains committed to practical solutions that advance electricity sector reform, enc…

…and stay behind in Nigeria to contribute their quota towards improving the country’s healthcare sector saying that the government is ready to offer them jobs. Coker represented by Dr Omowunmi Awonuga, the Deputy Provost, Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Abeokuta made this appeal during the induction of the newly…

…and functional education, while Olajide received the award for his investments in healthcare, enterprise, poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. Western University, Canada, and Trinity International University, United States, also conferred honorary doctorates on Babalola in recognition of his contributions to la…

…Public health authorities have so far identified 44 close contacts, including healthcare personnel, fellow hospital patients, caregivers and individuals connected to her travel route. Consequently, the Federal Government has placed health institutions and port health surveillance units across the country on high alert.…

…were taken to the State Hospital, Ijebu-Ode, the General Hospital, Ijebu-Igbo, and other healthcare facilities for treatment. Among the worst-hit schools were Ijebu-Igbo Girls Grammar School, Anglican Girls Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, Itamerin Comprehensive High School, and Ago-Iwoye. A video circulating on social media…

…arguing that diverting public resources undermined access to justice, education, healthcare and other essential services. “Corruption is the single greatest violator of human rights in Nigeria,” he claimed. He called for greater attention to economic, social and cultural rights, noting that children denied education be…