By Ojoma Akor The Ojay Ajaifia Foundation for Children with Disabilities (OFCD) has in collaboration with the National Population Commission (NPC), launched a data mapping programme for children with disabilities in the country. Founder of the foundation Ojay Ajaifia stated this Saturday in Abuja during the official launch of the foundation. She said one of…
By Ojoma Akor The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria has inaugurated the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC), to curb unethical and illegal organ and tissue transplantation practices in Nigeria. A statement from the ministry said this is in line with the provisions of the National Health Act 2014. The committee,…
By Ojoma Akor The Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OCCF) has enjoined parents and other caregivers in the country to increase efforts towards early detection of childhood cancers. The foundation made the call Saturday during its 9th annual cancer awareness walk. This year’s walk was themed “Hope Every Step – Fighting Cancer”. Kemi Adekanya, founder of the…
By Ojoma Akor The Coalition of Community Networks and Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria have expressed deep concern about the recommendation contained in the UN80 Initiative to “sunset UNAIDS by the end of 2026” as part of a broader restructuring of the United Nations system. The coalition in a statement Monday said it views the…
By Ojoma Akor The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) says rising rates of high blood pressure, stroke and heart diseases in Nigeria are linked to unhealthy diets, excess salt consumption, tobacco use, alcohol and physical inactivity. The organization in a statement to mark this year’s World Heart Day said most cases were preventable…
By Ojoma Akor Sydani Group, a leading international development partner headquartered in Nigeria says it has provided innovative solutions towards tackling challenges in the areas of health, research, agriculture and other sectors in Nigeria. The Group Managing Partner (GMP) of Sydani Group, Sidney Sampson stated this in Abuja during a media round-table organized by the…
By Health and Science Africa A new study has revealed that special eye drops used two to three times daily might one day replace reading glasses as a means of coping with age-related vision loss. Researchers reported at a meeting of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS in Copenhagen) that most people…
regions between 2019 and 2025 through embedding hypertension treatment services in its essential health service package and strengthening screening and follow-up care. The Philippines has effectively incorporated the WHO’s HEARTS technical package into community-level services nationwide. South Korea has integrated health reforms, including low costs for anti-hypertensive medications and limiting patient fees, which have resulted in…
By Ojoma Akor Umuahia, Nigeria – The Government of Abia State has launched the European Union (EU)-funded project, Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI), in collaboration with UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO), and other partners. According to the International Labour Organization 2024 World Social Protection report, only 14.8 per cent of Nigerians…
By Ojoma Akor Pathfinder International Nigeria with support from Organon has empowered 45 adolescents and young people in Gwarimpa community of Abuja, Nigeria with sexual and reproductive health (SRH) knowledge and skills. The young people whose ages range between 10 to 24 years were empowered through the organization’s Empowering Futures Project. Dr. Amina Dorayi, Regional…
