NGO leads crusade on Silent War Against Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria.
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“She spoke up about abuse—and ended up homeless. In Nigeria, silence is safer than justice. But we’re changing that.”
Category: Health
Anani and GBV Management Committee Develop Action Plan for Enhanced Effectiveness.
By Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City. The Coordinator, Office of the Edo State First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has called on relevant stakeholders to intensify the combat against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by ensuring that the rights of women and children in society are protected, amid rising incidences of GBV in recent times. The First Lady…
CAPPA Urges Government to Prioritise Healthcare Funding And Healthy Food Policies on World Health Day
Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City To mark World Health Day (WHD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) called on governments at various levels to prioritise adequate healthcare funding and the adoption of healthy food policies to curb Nigerians’ exposure to unhealthy diets. The group noted that the sugary drinks and ultra-processed industries aggressively promote unhealthy…
World Health Day: Anani Pushes for Quality Maternal, Newborn Health
World Health Day: Anani Pushes for Quality Maternal, Newborn Health Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city In commemoration of World Health Day, themed “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures,” the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, Mrs. Edesili Okpebholo Anani, has highlighted the importance of healthcare in building a strong and prosperous society. According to her, having…
UPTH: The Titan In Healthcare Commissions UPTH Premium
UPTH :The Titian in Healthcare Commissions Upth premium. Katherine Abayomi, Port Harcourt In addressing improved healthcare and medical tourism challenges in Rivers State and beyond, the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, in collaboration with Patricia Health Services, has commissioned UPTH PREMIUM, A 5-star medical facility. The Upth premium runs in partnership (ppp)with Teinye Isokrariari,…
Dabiri-Erewa Commends US-Based Non-Profit Organisation Impact In Nigeria’s Healthcare
Dabiri-Erewa Commends US based Non-Profit Organisation Impact in Nigeria’s Healthcare The Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has commended the impact of U-VOL Foundation, a United States-based international healthcare relief non-profit organisation, on the development of healthcare in the country. Dabiri-Erewa, in a statement on Thursday signed by Gabriel Odu of…
Together Rivers Health Sector Can Work, Commissioner Task Health Workers
Together Rivers Health Sector Can Work, Commissioner Task Health Workers Barikui Felix, Port Harcourt As the political crisis rocking Rivers State continues to assume dimensions, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, has called on newly recruited health workers to join in moving the state from an era of stagnation to prosperity. The Commissioner…
A/Ibom Council Chair Launches Immunisation Exercise To Reduce Infant Mortality
A/Ibom Council Chair launches immunisation exercise to reduce infant mortality Uko Okon, Uyo The Chairman of Ikono Local Government Area, Engr. Oto-Obong Essien has flagged off the “Big Catch-Up Routine Immunization Intensification Exercise,” which aims to reduce infant mortality rates in the area. On Wednesday, the Chairman launched the exercise at the Primary Health Centre…
Continuous Discrimination Of HIV/AIDS Undermines Intervention, NACA, UNAIDS Insist
Continuous Discrimination of HIV/AIDS Undermines Intervention, NACA, UNAIDS Insist The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) have called for an immediate stop in stigmatisation of HIV/AIDS, lamenting that this has continue to undermine interventions across the HIV prevention, treatment and care continuum and constitute key…