The newly recruited nurses and midwives in Kaduna State have called on the state Governor, Senator Uba Sani, to intervene and pay their eight-month salary arrears. The over 200 health workers were recruited by the state government in June 2023 on a salary grade level 7 and posted to General Hospitals across the state. It…
In a recent report released by the United Nations, and was obtained by African health report (AHR), it has been revealed that extreme heat significantly raises the risk of stillbirth. The findings underscore the urgent need for action to address the escalating threats posed by climate change to maternal and neonatal health worldwide. Additionally, the…
Healthtracka, a leading healthtech company, is set to host the inaugural Banking on Women’s Health Conference (BWHC) in Lagos, Nigeria, on May 4th, 2024. Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, the CEO of Healthtracka, revealed in a press release shared with Africa Health Report, (AHR) that women frequently encounter more health obstacles than men. “These challenges range from menstrual…
In a bid to combat the rising challenge of childhood cancer in the country, the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has called upon the government to allocate more funding towards its treatment. Dr. Usman Aliyu, the Director-general of NICRIT, made this plea during an interactive session organized by NICRAT, in collaboration with…
The Yobe State Government has said meningitis has killed 85 persons between January and April following an outbreak of the disease in the state. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana, stated this during a press briefing in Damaturu, the state capital at the weekend. He refuted social media reports claiming that over…
British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment for cancer. His first engagement with Queen Camilla would be to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday. The couple will also host Emperor Naruhito and…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has sealed 50 outlets in Kaduna State for selling edible oil under unhygienic conditions. The operation was said to be part of a sensitisation workshop for dealers, focusing on Registration Procedures and Food Management. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the agency’s X…
About 19 children may have died from sickness suspected to be complication from measles in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa. Adamawa state Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Mubi on Saturday that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected. He…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the launch of a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria vaccine in the Republic of Benin, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This initiative targets millions of children across the three West African nations. WHO stated, “Today’s launch brings to eight the number of countries on the continent to offer…
USAID/Nigeria mission director, Melissa Jones, announced that over 180 million Nigerians are now protected from malaria due to the procurement and distribution of 90 million insecticide-treated bed nets. Jones made this revelation during the 2024 World Malaria Day press briefing in Abuja, with the theme: ‘Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria for a More Equitable World’….
