Gynecologist calls for better access to prevent fistula
By Ahmed Abba Dr Aisha Buba, a Consultant Gynecologist at Yobe State University Teaching Hospital (YSTUTH), has called for improved access to antenatal care and...
Health on the Brink: Gombe Tumu ward’s clinic reveals deep crisis in Nigeria’s primary care system
By Patience Joshua, Tumu Ward, Akko LGA, Gombe State The Tumu Ward Primary Health Care Centre in Gombe State, meant to be a lifeline for...
NAF’s 61st Anniversary brings medical relief to hundreds in Bauchi
By Ahmed Ahmed No fewer than 700 residents of Kuhu community in Bauchi Local Government Area have benefitted from a free medical outreach organised by...
ALGON pledges support for nutrition policy in Adamawa
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Adamawa Chapter, has pledged its support for the successful implementation of the state’s nutrition policy, which is...
CHAMPS trains CBOs CRGs in Bauchi to curb child mortality
By Ahmed Ahmed The Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS) program under the College of Medical Sciences, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), has trained...
AGILE: NGO designs 37 Life Skills Sessions to Empower Girls in Bauchi
By Amina Ahmed The Syndicate in Supporting Women and Children Initiative (SISWACHI), an implementing partner of the AGILE project, has developed 37 life skills sessions...
Erectile Dysfunction May Signal Heart Disease, Experts Warn
Baba Dan'Iya Medical experts have cautioned that erectile dysfunction (ED), often perceived solely as a sexual health issue. However, it could be an early indicator...
WaterAid, DP World commission solar boreholes in Bauchi
By Ahmed Ahmed WaterAid Nigeria, with funding support from DP World, has commissioned two solar-powered boreholes, two water kiosks, and three Tap Islands bringing clean...
Expert warns of severe health risks of tobacco use
By Ahmed Ahmed The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has sounded a strong warning on the dire health consequences of tobacco use, emphasising its...
CS-SUNN to Match Yobe Funds for Nutrition Interventions
The Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has reaffirmed its commitment to partner with the Yobe State Government to improve nutrition funding and policies....