The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has issued a 15-day ultimatum to the Kano State Government to meet its members’ demands or risk industrial action. The association stated that the decision arose from a State Administrative Council meeting…
44 out of 100 newborns die in Sokoto – FG
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over maternal and infant mortality in Sokoto State, saying 44 out of 100 newborn babies in the state die. It, therefore, sought homegrown solutions to maternal and infant fatality in and across the…
Obi says nurses, midwives critical to Nigeria’s primary health sector
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 presidential hopeful, Mr. Peter Obi, has extolled Nigerian health workers, especially the nurses and midwives, who, he said, were critical part of primary health care delivery in the country. Obi, in a message to commemorate…
Armed Robber turned champion Ultrarunner to be profiled by Sundance Award winner
Mila Aung-Thwin, a producer on 2022 Sundance Special Jury Award winner “Midwives,” will direct a feature documentary about Tiberiu Uşeriu (a.k.a. Romania’s Ice Man), an extreme ultramarathon champion who turned his life around after serving time in a German high-security…
*Lagos approves 135 private hospitals for COVID-19 vaccination, okays N6,000 fee (Punch)*Lecturer, student shot dead at Lagos College of Education (Nation)
Lagos approves 135 private hospitals for COVID-19 vaccination, okays N6,000 fee (Punch) The Lagos State Government has engaged 135 private health facilities for the administration of COVID-19 vaccine, saying this will strengthen the mass vaccination strategy targeted at four million…