Red Cross targets 50 % increase in support for PLWD by 2020
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is targeting 50 per cent increase in its sport programme for persons living with disabilities
Category : Health
Doctors reject new minimum wage in Lagos State
Doctors in Lagos State, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage paid to workers by the state government, saying it
Mamora advocates team work among stakeholders in health
Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister for State, Health, has called for team work among stakeholders in the health sector to achieve the goals of Next Level
Nigeria is committed to achieving SDGs health targets – Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has restated Federal Government’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) goal three and other national health
Stakeholders bemoan challenges of handwashing practices
Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Sector have bemoaned the challenges of hand washing practices with soap in the country. Mr Emmanuel Awe,
Group tasks FG on adequate healthcare financing through budgetary allocation
Norland Industrial Company, an international outfit, has called on the Federal Government to make adequate provision for healthcare services in the budget to adequately address
PCN worries over 14.3m Nigerians engaged in illicit drug use
The Pharmarcists Council of Nigeria (PCN) on Thursday gathered critical stakeholders in Kaduna to brainstorm on alarming statistics on drug use prevalence in Nigeria and
Expert calls for improved economy, environment to help prevent stroke
Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman, Medical Guild in Lagos State, has called on the three tiers of government to look critically at the nation’s economic policies
2020 Health Budget: CSOs say immunisation to consume N32bn of N46bn capital allocation
Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has appealed to National Assembly to ensure equitable distribution of funds in the health sector, saying immunisation will consume
U.S reiterates commitment to improve healthcare system in Nigeria
The United States Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, improve economic viability and save lives of its citizens. The Public Affairs
