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State Deputy Governor Alhaji Idris Mohammed Gobir who opened the meeting ,described the continuous polio virus in Sokoto as a concern to the government.
Nasiru Abubakar, the Chairman of the Community of Practice (CoP) and Program Manager of the State Emergency Routine Immunisation Coordination Centre (SERICC), made the call in Sokoto.
The Director-General of the National Blood Service Agency, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, says Nigeria currently supplies less than 30 per cent of its blood needs, highlighting a critical shortage in the country’s blood supply.
Sokoto Government, UNICEF forge stronger partnership to tackle malnutrition, polio
In Sokoto State, Northwest Nigeria, opening a Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at the State Specialist Hospital has brought relief and comfort to families, ensuring their ill newborns receive top-notch medical attention.
By Rakiya A.Muhammad Nigeria is at a critical point in its journey towards health advancement…
He addressed the members of the African Health Budget Network (AHBN) Community of Practice (CoP) during an advocacy visit to the ministry.
As the world intensifies its battle against antibiotic resistance (AMR), Nigeria finds itself at the forefront of this urgent crisis. The World Health Organization has labelled AMR as one of the most severe global public health and development concerns, underscoring the need for immediate and concerted action.
The African Health Budget Network has strengthened the capacity of members of the Sokoto State Community of Practice on immunisation budget tracking, advocacy, accountability, transparency, and sustainability.