public health
13 Feb
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said his administration is deploying different strategies and investing in people-oriented programmes that encourage young people to follow noble paths and avoid drug abuse and other social vices in the state. The Governor was speaking in Ilorin at the 1st Kwara Stakeholders Summit on Drug Abuse Prevention and…
5 Feb
As Nigeria experiences a demographic shift with an increasing aging population, the health and well-being of the elderly population have emerged as a critical concern. The rise in chronic diseases among the elderly poses a critical challenge, necessitating a thoughtful and strategic approach to address the unique healthcare needs of this demographic. In this article,…
6 Jan
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has reaffirmed his administration's commitment towards improving healthcare delivery in the area. He spoke on Saturday while laying the foundation for the rehabilitation and renovation of the Anka General Hospital, Anka Local Government Area. A statement by the Governor's spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said that the hospital would be renovated…
26 May 2023
Dean, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Igbinedion University, Okada (IUO), Prof. Sunday Joel Josiah, yesterday, expressed concerns over rise in public health threats in the country, stressing the need for the establishment of complementary and alternative medicine.
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Today is the second Friday of Shawwal 10th after the glorious month of Ramadan. We thank Allaah for making us see the beginning and end of Ramadan. We ask Allaah to grant us all the successes of the month as He accepts all our acts of Ibaadah and sacrifices.
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Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Ahmad Aruwa, has accused the presidency of working against the party’s suspended National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje.