Doctors Face Sanction Over Death of Pregnant Woman, Baby In Akwa Ibom. Committee blames negligence, not lack of resources, for tragedy. Governor, health officials urged to impose disciplinary measures. Three doctors at Ikot Ekpene General Hospital in Akwa Ibom State are facing disciplinary action following the death of a pregnant woman, Ndiana Amos, and her … Read more
The Nigerian government announced on Thursday that Cesarean Sections (C-sections) will now be offered free of charge to all women in need. This initiative is part of a broader effort to lower Nigeria’s maternal mortality rate. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, shared the news during a three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint … Read more
The World Bank has approved three operations totaling $1.57 billion to assist the Federal Government in enhancing human capital through improved health for women, children, and adolescents, while also building resilience against climate change impacts, such as floods and droughts, by improving dam safety and irrigation systems. The new funding includes $500 million to address … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the government of Zamfara State has once again taken the decision to close eleven cattle markets in various parts of the state until further notice. This online media platform gathered that this action was announced by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Munnir Haidara, in a statement released on Wednesday, December 27. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos sector, have committed to working together to combat maternal and child mortality in Lagos State. The parties made the commitment at a recent meeting in the ministry. Led by former National President Prof. Rotimi … Read more
Lagos State government is set to reduce Child Morbidity and Mortality as it marks the 2019 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week which is geared towards the provision of health interventions surrounding maternal, newborn and child health care in the State. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Titilayo Goncalves made this … Read more