{"Health":[{"id":1661,"post_id":"74340291-33b2-4a71-8c3c-047eb2f6e64f","title":"CHRICED Calls for Implementation of FMNCH Law in Kano","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Health","subCategory":"d572ddb6-348d-4ceb-bba9-5950b4991041","subCategory_name":"Health","description":"

Stephen Enoch<\/strong><\/p>


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The Resource Center for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has urged the Kano State Government to implement the 2023 Free Maternal and Child Healthcare (MNCH) Law to provide access to quality healthcare services to women and Children. <\/p>


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CHRICED called on Wednesday during a Media and Civil Society Organizations training aimed at promoting awareness and action to ensure the law benefits women and children in the state. <\/p>


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The Free MNCH law aims to substantially reduce maternal and child mortality by providing a legal framework that guarantees access to quality healthcare services. <\/p>


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It seeks to ensure safe motherhood, reproductive healthcare, and a comprehensive maternal and child healthcare system for women and children in Kano. <\/p>


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The law also promotes accountability from healthcare providers and the government, ensuring the necessary resources are available and effectively used.<\/p>


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Dr. Ibrahim Zikirullahi, the Executive Director of CHRICED, emphasized that putting the law into full effect is critical for reducing maternal and child mortality in Kano.<\/p>


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He said: \u201cCHRICED has already initiated conversations with various government agencies, pushing for a concrete action plan to make the law a reality.<\/p>


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\u201cWe are committed to working with the media, civil society organizations (CSOs), and government agencies to develop a comprehensive draft plan for implementing the Free MNCH law.<\/p>


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\u201cThe role of the media of the media is to provide critical reportage on the state\u2019s healthcare system and hold the government accountable. <\/p>


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\"Healthcare is not a privilege that citizens should beg for, but a right that must be provided. The media\u2019s role in bringing attention to this law is crucial in driving change.\"<\/p>


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Zikirullahi also called on CSOs to engage communities at the grassroots level, ensuring they are aware of their rights under the Free MNCH law.<\/p>


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 \"Educating women and families about their rights will empower them to demand better healthcare services, which in turn will push the government to act,\" he noted.<\/p>


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CHRICED\u2019s Program Officer, Zuwaira Omar, echoed Zikirullahi\u2019s concerns, describing the preventable deaths of mothers and children as tragic.<\/p>


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 \"It's heartbreaking to witness women losing their children due to causes that could have been easily addressed with adequate manpower and equipment,\" she said. <\/p>


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Omar stressed that if the MNCH law had been effectively enforced, the mortality rate in Kano would have significantly decreased. \u201cThis is a wake-up call for the government to fulfill its promises and deliver good healthcare to the people.\u201d<\/p>


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Dr. Rukayya Aliyu, a lecturer at Bayero University Kano (BUK), was a facilitator at the event and encouraged journalists to pursue investigative reporting to uncover the shortcomings in the state\u2019s healthcare sector. <\/p>


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She said: \u201cJournalists must familiarize themselves with the MNCH law, so they can investigate various aspects of healthcare delivery in Kano. Only by exposing the gaps and failings in the system can we drive change.<\/p>


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\u201cBy shining a light on the realities faced by women and children in Kano, the government would be compelled to act. <\/p>


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\u201cJournalism has the power to spur action, and the Free MNCH law is a critical tool in ensuring that healthcare becomes a reality, not just a promise, Dr. Aliyu noted.<\/p>


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She said the call to operationalize the Free MNCH law comes at a crucial time, as maternal and child mortality rates in Kano remain alarmingly high, adding that without immediate and effective action, preventable deaths will continue to claim the lives of women and children in the state,\u201d Dr. Aliyu noted.<\/p>","slug":"chriced-calls-for-implementation-of-fmnch-law-in-kano","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725528147\/kpx9ti8qnunovab8pi14.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"","date":"1725528162"},{"id":1643,"post_id":"3f54b391-14ce-4c31-9749-77c453873654","title":"WOMAN Seeks Improvement of Health Advocacy in Bayelsa Communities","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Health","subCategory":"d572ddb6-348d-4ceb-bba9-5950b4991041","subCategory_name":"Health","description":"


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The Women Organised for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN) has hosted a critical engagement on \u201cImproving Health Advocacy and Service Quality,\u201d taking a significant step towards improving health outcomes in Igbogene, Bayelsa State.<\/p>


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This initiative, held at the Igbogene Community Town Hall, aimed to promote collaboration among community stakeholders to improve health services for women and children.<\/p>


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Critical health issues addressed during the engagement included exclusive breastfeeding, cholera, yellow fever, monkeypox, gender-based violence, agriculture, human trafficking, food and nutrition, menstrual hygiene, and immunization. <\/p>


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These topics reflected the community\u2019s pressing health issues and the need for a coordinated response.<\/p>


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Lady Eunice Nnachi, WOMAN\u2019s Executive Director, emphasizes that addressing these issues requires a united front. \u201cWe need to build trust and responsiveness within the community to improve healthcare delivery,\u201d she stated. <\/p>


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WOMAN intends to create a platform for open dialogue and collaborative problem-solving by inviting a diverse range of stakeholders, including local leaders, healthcare providers, and community members.<\/p>


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This engagement comes after WOMAN and the Eunice Nnachi Women Advocacy Foundation (ENWAF) launched a grassroots awareness campaign in Igbogene. <\/p>


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The campaign aimed to educate mothers about breastfeeding, food nutrition, and menstrual hygiene, while also addressing critical community health issues. <\/p>


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During these sessions, Nnachi emphasized the importance of monitoring health indicators such as blood levels, tuberculosis, and HIV status. She also warned against self-medication and urged people to seek professional medical attention if they had any health concerns.<\/p>


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The community has overwhelmingly responded positively. Her Royal Highness, Chief Susan Osain, praised WOMAN and ENWAF\u2019s efforts and expressed gratitude for their initiatives. <\/p>


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She committed to working with healthcare providers and community leaders to create comprehensive health and nutrition improvement strategies. \u201cThis visit is a critical step in empowering the community and encouraging collaborative efforts to address pressing health and social issues,\u201d Osain said.<\/p>


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Addressing health challenges<\/strong><\/p>


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The engagement was especially timely, as the region has been dealing with health issues such as cholera outbreaks, yellow fever, monkeypox, and maternal neglect.<\/p>


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To combat cholera, Nnachi emphasized the importance of improved sanitation and access to clean water.<\/p>


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In previous appearances, she advocated for comprehensive drug abuse prevention and treatment programs, acknowledging the dangers of substance abuse to community health.<\/p>


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The Paramount Ruler of Igbogene, Professor Augustine Ikein, had also expressed support for these initiatives. <\/p>


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He recognized the value of private organizations such as WOMAN and ENWAF in addressing health issues and pledged to work with them to develop comprehensive strategies. Ikein stated, \u201cYou cannot leave it up to the formal government to do all the work. <\/p>


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This private initiative is a wonderful way to add value and promote collective welfare.\u201d This visual representation of solidarity will help to reinforce the message about collaboration and community involvement in health initiatives.<\/p>


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Nnachi believes that such engagements can improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. \u201cWorking together, we can create a healthier environment for our women and children,\u201d she said. <\/p>


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The event is expected to draw a diverse audience, including healthcare professionals, local leaders, and community members who are eager to contribute to the conversation about improving health advocacy.<\/p>


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WOMAN and ENWAF continue to work in Igbogene, committed to addressing the community\u2019s multifaceted health challenges. <\/p>


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The upcoming engagement is just one of many steps toward creating a culture of health advocacy and community involvement.<\/p>


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To summarise, the collaboration between WOMAN, ENWAF, and community stakeholders represents a significant effort to improve health outcomes in Igbogene. <\/p>


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By addressing critical health issues and encouraging dialogue among various stakeholders, these organizations are paving the way for a healthier future for the region\u2019s women and children. <\/p>


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The engagement was a pivotal moment in this ongoing journey towards better health advocacy and service quality.<\/p>


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(News Haus)<\/p>

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Gwarzo Local Government in Kano State has commence the distribution of free essential drugs to its 22 health facilities, further solidifying its commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the community.<\/p>


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During the flag-off ceremony, Dr. Mani Tsoho, Interim Management Committee Chairman, emphasized the administration's priority on ensuring access to quality healthcare for all citizens.<\/p>


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He urged the health facility in-charges to maintain transparency and accountability in the distribution of the drugs, ensuring they reach the intended beneficiaries.<\/p>


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The medical supplies, valued at N10 million, were provided by Governor Abba Yusuf's administration as part of its promise to support local governments in purchasing essential drugs.<\/p>


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Dr. Tsoho said the drugs will cater to patients with malaria, typhoid fever, diabetes, and maternal and antenatal care medications.<\/p>


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The Primary Healthcare Coordinator, Abdullahi Datti Rogo, underscored the significance of healthcare in enhancing community well-being and development.<\/p>


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Credit: Rabiu Ibrahim<\/p>","slug":"kano-gwarzo-lg-distributes-free-essential-drugs-to-22-health-facilities","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725350129\/w338a5uynzpeiqybzi4w.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"Gwarzo, Kano, Free, Essential Drugs, Health Facilities","date":"1725350337"},{"id":1616,"post_id":"e727b22c-700d-4d5d-a72a-fe5e06a718ce","title":"Mass Polio Vaccination Campaigns Start In War-Torn Gaza","category":"ad691a06-3993-4316-8080-812f0d27a23e","category_name":"Health","subCategory":"d572ddb6-348d-4ceb-bba9-5950b4991041","subCategory_name":"Health","description":"

In an effort to stop an epidemic in the region devastated by the Israel-Israel conflict, Palestinian health officials and UN organizations launched a massive polio vaccination drive in the Gaza Strip on Sunday. <\/p>


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Up to Wednesday, officials intend to vaccinate youngsters in central Gaza. After that, they will go to the more severely damaged northern and southern regions of the strip. The goal of the vaccine program, which started quietly on Saturday, is to immunize roughly 640,000 children. <\/p>


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More than 72,600 youngsters received vaccines on Sunday, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. <\/p>


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According to the World Health Organization, Israel consented to brief ceasefires in order to boost the effort. Early on Sunday, there were preliminary reports of Israeli strikes in central Gaza, although they were not immediately confirmed if anyone was killed or wounded. The pause ended on Sunday afternoon, according to a schedule released by Israel.<\/p>

According to Israel, the immunization campaign would run for eight hours every day through September 9. <\/p>


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Recently, the 10-month-old boy, who is now crippled in one limb, was claimed to be Gaza's first polio case in 25 years. According to the World Health Organization, the discovery of a paralytic case suggests that hundreds more people may be infected but aren't exhibiting any symptoms.<\/p>

The majority of polio patients do not show any symptoms, and those who do often get better in a week or so. However, paralysis caused by polio is usually irreversible, and there is no known treatment for it. The illness may be lethal if breathing muscles are affected by the paralysis. <\/p>


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There are obstacles in the way of the immunization program, including the ongoing fighting, destroyed roads, and closed hospitals due to the war. Roughly 90% of Gaza\u2019s population of 2.3 million people has been displaced within the besieged territory, with hundreds of thousands crammed into squalid tent camps.<\/p>


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Health officials in Gaza are concerned about disease outbreaks due to uncollected garbage, bombings of critical infrastructure, and polio spread through fecal matter. Widespread hunger has made people even more vulnerable to illness. <\/p>


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The U.N. children's agency hopes for a temporary truce in designated areas to enable families to reach health facilities. The vaccinations will be administered at around 160 sites across the territory, including medical centers and schools. <\/p>


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Children under 10 will receive two drops of oral polio vaccine in two rounds, the second to be administered four weeks after the first. Israel allowed around 1.3 million doses into the territory last month, which are now being held in refrigerated storage in a warehouse in Deir al-Balah. Another shipment of 400,000 doses is set to be delivered to Gaza soon.<\/p>


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The polio virus that triggered this latest outbreak is a mutated virus from an oral polio vaccine. The war in Gaza began when Hamas-led militants stormed into Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and abducting around 250 hostages. Israel's retaliatory offensive has killed over 40,000 Palestinians, causing vast destruction across the territory. The United States, Egypt, and Qatar have spent months trying to broker a cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages, but the talks have repeatedly stalled and a number of sticking points remain.<\/p>


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(AP)<\/p>


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Musa Na Allah, Sokoto<\/strong><\/p>


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Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development (SFPD), an NGO has donated drugs and consumables worth N1.7 billion for improving healthcare delivery to Sokoto and Kebbi states. <\/p>


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Handing over the items to the state governments on Thursday, SFPD Coordinator and the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Mera, described the gesture as a landmark achievement to enhance people\u2019s lives, especially the less privileged persons. <\/p>


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Mera said the Foundation is a non-profit and non-governmental organization under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, Sa\u2019ad Abubakar striving to uplift people\u2019s lives in different sectors. <\/p>


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''The medicines and medical supplies complement the efforts of Sokoto and Kebbi States Ministries of Health on Healthcare delivery especially for women and children. <\/p>


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''The gesture was received from MAP International, a US-based Global Health Organization donating lifesaving medicine and health supplies to underserved communities worldwide.<\/p>


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''It was facilitated by Mr. Aminu Yaro, a Nigerian, and Nell Diallo, who was a Senegalese with financial support from the Reed Foundation,'' Mera said. <\/p>


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The Coordinator appreciated the Federal Government of Nigeria for waiving customs duties worth N254 million to facilitate the import of the donated commodities into the country. <\/p>


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He further urged the states to distribute the medicines and supplies to hospitals and clinics for the benefit of deserving patients and other beneficiaries in the state.<\/p>


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He expressed optimism that the management would ensure judicious use of the items noting that more states are expected to benefit as the present gesture was the first phase of the lineup program. <\/p>


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Responding on behalf of the Sokoto State Government, Mr Umar Attahiru, the Director General of Sokoto State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (DMSMA), expressed appreciation to the foundation saying that it would surely support government efforts. <\/p>


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He commended the good leadership of Sultan Abubakar that had attracted such giant efforts and assured proper use of the items to the intended populace. <\/p>


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The Kebbi State Government representative and the Permanent Secretary in the state's Ministry of Health, Dr Shehu Nuhu, said the drugs and consumables are essential needs to the population. <\/p>


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Nuhu said it would yield positive impacts on the lives of the citizens stressing that the consignment contained relevant medicines that are periodically needed especially among pregnant women and children across the states. <\/p>


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Stallion Times reports that the ceremony was witnessed by the Galadiman Garin Sokoto, Attahiru Aliyu-Galadanchi, Malam Muhammad Lawal Maidoki Sadaukin Sokoto, the Chairman of Sokoto State Zakkat and Waqaf Commission, and Malam Aminu Inuwa Muhammad Director Programs of the Sultan Foundation among others.<\/p>","slug":"sultan-foundation-donates-drugs-worth-n1-7b-to-sokoto-kebbi-states","picture":"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/duclel6gj\/image\/upload\/v1725084062\/fapjissorxlkwmy1h9l5.jpg","added_by":"Editor","tag":"","date":"1725084071"}]}