Equipping The Persecuted Completes Multi-State Humanitarian Outreach In Nigeria
…Feeds Over 4,000 Displaced Christians, Opens New Medical Clinic By Ehis Agbon An international Christian relief organization, Equipping the Persecuted (ETP), has concluded another round of humanitarian interventions in Nigeria, reaching thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by violent attacks in parts of the country. According to a statement released by the group lead, […]
FCT Primary Health Care Board Approves Pilot of MaternalRecordPro to Transform Maternal Healthcare
The FCT Primary Health Care Board (FCT-PHCB) has authorized PrimeSafePath Solutions Ltd to pilot its innovative digital platform, MaternalRecordPro, in selected Primary Health Centers (PHCs) across Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and Bwari Area Council. This platform was developed in partnership with the Theodora Anavhe Adamu Foundation (TAAF) and is supported by the National Information […]
Inside Kaduna’s Push Against Child Mortality: Uba Sani’s Global Pledge at UNGA
By Ehis Agbon New York, September 2025 – When world leaders and global health advocates gathered for the “Goalkeepers 2030” event organized by the Gates Foundation on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), one theme dominated the discussions: ending child mortality by the year 2030. Among those at the forum was […]
Sokoto State to Replace 100-Year-Old Hospital with World-Class Facility – Health Commissioner
The Sokoto State Government has concluded plans to build a new world-class hospital to replace the over 100-year-old Specialist Hospital in Sokoto as part of its overall plan to modernize its healthcare delivery. This flagship project is in addition to the ongoing rehabilitation of primary healthcare facilities and general hospitals across the state. Commissioner for […]
Sokoto Health Sector Revived from ICU — Commissioner Abubakar
The Sokoto State health sector is witnessing an unprecedented revival under Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, who inherited a “sector that was in the Intensive Care Unit” but that has rapidly been repositioned for service delivery and efficiency, according to the state’s Commissioner of Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar. Dr. Abubakar, a veteran health administrator with […]
Sokoto Introduces Mandatory Rural Service to Address Health Worker Shortage – Health Commissioner
In a bold move to tackle the acute shortage of medical personnel in rural areas, the Sokoto State Government has introduced a mandatory two-year rural service for all medical professionals it sponsors. The initiative, being spearheaded by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, is aimed at correcting long-standing staffing imbalances and ensuring equitable […]
UNICEF, Sokoto govt strengthen capacity of MDAs planning & M&E officers
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto As a build up to effectively drive a responsive collaboration on strategic action plan for the benefit of citizens , the Sokoto state government in synergy with UNICEF through the state Ministry for Budget and Economic Planning has organised a two day capacity strengthening initiative workshop for its MDAs planning […]
Measles: Governor Aliyu Sokoto seeks critical stakeholders support towards vaccine administration
By Suleiman Adamu , Sokoto In his renewed efforts, Sokoto state Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto on Wednesday called on Traditional, Religious leaders, Health officials and Community leaders in the state to support the Measles –Rubella Vaccine exercise. He said only doing so would ensure the attainment of the set objectives. Aliyu Sokoto made the call […]
Kaduna South Launches Toll-Free Line to Improve Primary Healthcare Delivery
By Ehis Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria KADUNA – In a major step toward health sector reform, the Executive Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, Hon. Rayyan Hussein, has announced the launch of a toll-free line (08000044433) aimed at enhancing service delivery in Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the local government area. The initiative, launched with the […]
Michael & David Memorial Emergency Preparedness Initiative Hosts Public Sensitization Workshop in Kaduna
By Ehinome Agbon and Osehise Agbon, Kaduna, Nigeria, 31 May 2025. The Michael and David Memorial Emergency Preparedness (M&DAMEP) Initiative has held a public sensitization workshop on emergency response at the Catholic Social Centre, Kaduna. The event, which is part of the #Ongoing emergency preparedness program, is dedicated to promoting public awareness and empowering communities […]