Health
Governor Bala attends Mid year PHC MoU review, pledges more support to boost health sector
Bauchi State Governor Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed participated at the 2021 mid year PHC MoU review meeting. The Governor alongside his Borno, Yobe & Sokoto counterparts, the ED/CEO NPHCDA, Dr. Faisal Shuaib joined Mr. Bill Gates, Alh. Aliko Dangote, Hon. Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire. Governor Bala said with the singing of the […]
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Cholera: Bagudu receives briefing from State Epidemic rapid response team meets on situation of the epidemic
The Kebbi State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and his Deputy, rtd Col. Samaila Yombe Dabai were briefed by the State Epidemic Rapid Response Team on the situation of cholera outbreak in the state. The team met the Governor and his Deputy at the Council Chamber of Government House, Birnin Kebbi, this Thursday. The […]
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Universal Healthcare Coverage : Bagudu approves renovation of 36 PHCs in Kebbi
As part of efforte of Kebbi State Government to improve healthcare delivery at grassroots level, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has approved the renovation of 36 Primary Healthcare Centers across the state . This was announced by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Jafar Muhammad in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday. He said the renovation of the […]
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Governor Zulum orders employment of 40 more Doctors, Approves new land for expansion of specialist hospital
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday gave an order for the recruitment of 40 medical doctors as addition to his previous approvals, in order to meet health care needs of the state’s increasing population. Tuesday’s decision is coming four months after the Governor had approved the recruitment of 594 health workers, among […]
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Taraba: Resident Doctors begin strike.
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in Taraba State has embarked on an indefinite strike action to press home their demands. ARD President in the State, Ahmed Gabriel, who disclosed this to journalists in Taraba on Friday, blamed the decision on the alleged inability of the State Government to honour its part of an […]
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UMTH PROJECTS: President Buhari lauds Zulum for demonstrating sound FG/State government relationship
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s approval for construction and equipping of an auditorium at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, commissioned today, is a testimony to sound relationship that exist between government at the state and federal levels, President Muhammadu Buhari has said. Buhari spoke from the state house in Abuja, where he virtually commissioned […]
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What is Food Waste?
By Aliyu Ibrahim Do you know that the food on your table take very long journey from farm after harvest to store, from store to processing plants then to market? During this journey often food is lost or wasted at every stage, and fresh foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy and meat are particularly […]
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Why Is Zobo (Hibiscus) A Multi-Purpose Drink
By Gurama A. Gurama (Phd). It can be used as food, drink and medication. For some, it is simply a nutritious drink with natural vitamins which revitalizes the body. Hibiscus, Sabdarrifa or Roselle as it’s known in the Northern Nigeria, it’s a plant grown in the tropics. Virtually, all parts of the plant can […]
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Why balanced diet is important to our body
By Gurama A. Gurama (PhD) Nutrition is vital for our body and all of its systems to function properly. Good nutrition will help you maintain a healthy weight, reduce body fat, provide your body with energy, promote good sleep and generally make us feel better. There are seven essential factors for a balanced diet, […]
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NAF Conducts Medical Outreach in Gombe, provides free dental screening, free eyes tests, medicated glasses and drugs
By Mukhtar Sani Saulawa, Gombe Following the establishment of 203 Combat Reconnaissance Group Gombe, No fewer than 3000 indigent residents on Saturday benefitted from the medical outreach of Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar said the initiative is aimed at enhancing good civil-military relations between […]
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