By Ojoma Akor Human resources (HR) play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare jobs into platforms for national service, Rachel Adegbe, a health systems and human resources expert at the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), has said. Adegbe, who is also IHVN’s HR Assistant Director, said, “A strong, strategic human resource approach is vital…
By Ojoma Akor The Coalition for Healthy Food Advocacy (CHFA) has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for enforcing the national ban on alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small containers of less than 200 ml. The coalition, in a statement, said the enforcement follows a five-year moratorium agreed…
By Ojoma Akor Experts have said that teachers are crucial in providing comprehensive sexuality education for young people. They stated this during a SHE & Rights session themed ‘It is time for accountability and action after UNGA High Level Meeting around Beijing +30’. It was held ahead of the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP…
NHIA enrolment portal fully restored and operational By Ojoma Akor The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says its enrolment portal is now fully restored and operational following the temporary delay caused by a financial process issue affecting National Identification Number (NIN) verification during the interface with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) system. In…
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 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 The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria ( PCN) has enjoined its inspectors to carry out their activities with diligence to ensure quality service delivery and also safe guard public health. Registrar of PCN, Pharm. Ibrahim Babashehu Ahmed made the call Monday in Nasarawa state during the national pharmaceutical inspectors workshop organized by…
By Peter Samuel An agricultural researcher and expert in rice planting, production and, harvesting in Ebonyi State, South East of Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Ogbuinya, has described FARO-44 and FARO-52 varieties of rice as the game changers in rice production in Nigeria. Ogbuinya who is also in charge of rice processing and quality enhancement, at the…
By Health & Science Africa The Federal Government has described national blood service as a critical and indispensable pillar of Nigeria’s healthcare delivery architecture. The declaration came alongside a renewed call for enhanced collaboration, private sector investment, and finance-driven proposals that will reposition blood services for maximum national impact. Speaking during a high-level working…
By Health & Science Africa The Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr Aliyu S. Abdullahi, says the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development plans to set up a breeding centre in each of the six geopolitical zones to enhance productivity and sustainability. He made the disclosure during the interactive session organised by the Sir…
