healthcare

In a major step toward promoting maternal and child health, NAFDAC drives breastfeeding campaign with the inauguration of Breast-milk Substitutes (BMS) State Multi-Sectoral Technical Committees in 32 states. This initiative aligns with the National Strategy for implementing the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, reinforcing NAFDAC’s commitment to safeguarding breastfeeding across the nation. At … Read more

As part of a far-reaching health intervention funded by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), PLAN International has handed over seven healthcare centres in Sokoto to the state government. These facilities are among 15 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) earmarked for renovation to improve healthcare delivery at the grassroots. This initiative reflects PLAN International’s long-term commitment to building … Read more

Maternal and child mortality remains a pressing issue in Nigeria, especially in remote and urban poor communities. Through innovative healthcare solutions, Geanco is changing rural Nigeria by deploying modular clinics that integrate modern medical practices into underdeveloped areas. These clinics offer 24-hour solar power, electronic patient record systems (EPRS), and trained healthcare workers to improve … Read more

Lagos State is witnessing a troubling development where women face multiple healthcare needs that the system struggles to meet. As the population continues to swell, women suffer from a shortage of resources and the impacts of gender inequality. The healthcare failures push Lagos women towards dire circumstances. A Mother’s Ordeal at Lagos General Hospital Omalade … Read more