The Federal Ministry of Health has today commemorated the Univeral Health Coverage Day. The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Ehanire was one of the speakers at the event. In the course of the meeting, the Honourable Minister of Health Dr Osagie Ehanire said that Universal Health Coverage is been given attention all over the world and still remains the major priority for health systems globally particularly in the coronavirus pandemic. He stated that this year’ edition of the Univeral Health Coverage Day is aimed at protecting everyone from financial hardship while trying to access health services. This year’ edition of…
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, has Flagged-Off the 2020 edition of input distribution to rice farmers and loan recovery drive under the CBN Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. The apex bank noted that the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme has proven to be a game-changer in financing small scale farmers in Nigeria as it has a recurring effect on agricultural financing and has been the brain behind the CBN’agricultural transformation initiatives. In his words the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Dr Emiefele, stated that the distribution of input to rice farmers has also enhanced financial inclusion in rural communities. Dr Emiefele stated that…
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Ehanire, has been honoured with Health and Safety Ambassador award. The Minister was honoured with this award during the 10th International Safety Conference of the Occupational Safety & Health Administrationin conjunction with the Association for Occupational Safety & Health of Nigeria. The Minister said that the conference which was tagged, “Post Covid-19: Developing safe & secure workplace-The New Normal” is necessary at this crucial time as Nigeria and world economies are impacted by COVID19 pandemic. While speaking the Dr Ehanire In his remarks the stated that the health and well-being of workers in…
The Lagos State Ministry of Health have announced that the commissioning of the Affordable Housing Scheme and the Maternal and Child Care Centre in Badagry by Governor Jide Sanwoolu which was scheduled to hold todayhas been rescheduled due to some urgent official matters. The 252 units of two-bedroom bungalows, as well as the 110-bed Maternal and Child Care Centre in Badagry was supposed to be commisson on Friday, December 11, 2020 by the Governor. Mr Jide Sanwoolu was also billed to flag-off the reconstruction of Hospital Road in Badagry, but won’t be able to do so today. Governor Jide Sanwoolu…
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Ehanire was present at the Nigerian Family Planning Conference which held today. The Minister commended stakeholders for their efforts in the health sector Nationwide. The Minister while speaking acknowledged persons who were present at the Family Planning Conference to share their experience on the Family Planning Programme in Nigeria. According to Dr Ehanire,”Investment in Family Planning saves lives, empowers women & girls, strengthens health systems & has a profound & lasting impact on national development”. He stated that the President Muhammadu Buhari’ led administration recognizes population management as essential to national development. He noted…
The Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria has suspended it’s proposed three days warning strike. Following this development the Nigerian Port Authority, has thereby commended the union for suspending the warning strike which was supposed to commence yesterday. The suspension of the industrial action is as a result of deliberations between the Union and the Nigerian Port Authority. The Nigerian Port Authority stated that during the meeting, members of the union were promised that traffick congestion and rent seeking on access roads to the ports will soon be addressed as an electronic-call up system will be adopted starting from January 2021.…
In a bid to check the increase in maternal mortality rate in Lagos State, the government of the state has constructed a Child Center. The center which has 110-bed spaces is located in Badagry area of Lagos State. The construction of the Maternal And Child Center is a demonstration of the commitment of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Jide Sanwo-olu in addressing the menace caused by maternal & child deaths in Lagos. The Lagos State Ministry of Health while announcing this stated that women and children should not lose their life while facilitating procreation. The ministry stated that the…
The Lagos State Ministry of Health has in a bid to reduce and completely get rid of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Lagos State collaborated with the office of the first lady, Mrs Joke Sanwo-olu to help sensitize the community. This is coming following the 16 Days of Activism against Sexual & Gender-Based Violence, which was done globally. The Lagos State Ministry of Health has therefore collaborated with the office of the First Lady, Mrs Joke Sanwo-olu to conduct a14-Day Social Media Campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. In the course of the the meeting, the first lady who was…
The Ogun State Government has announced the commencement of self-test kit that will enable people to carry out HIV test by themselves at their convenience. The HIV self-testing kits were unveiled by the wife of the Ogun State Governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun. While speaking the Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker explained that the HIV self-testing will allow persons who wants to know their HIV status to collects a portion of their blood personally and performs test in their closet and get results. The Commissioner however said that the HIV self-testing result is however not fdoes not definitive…
The Sokoto State Commissioner of Health, Dr. Muhammad Ali, has promised that underpayment of health workers in Sokoto State will soon become an history. This was said by the Commissioner during the launching and flagging off of MCV2 Introduction in Sokoto State. Dr. Inname represented the Governor of the State, Rt. Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, stated that the government of the state is commited to the improvement of the health sector in the state. He also explained that arrangements has been put in place for the recruitment of health volunteers in the state, to complement the government efforts in providing health…