Bill Gates Questions Nigeria’s Healthcare Budget Allocation Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has expressed concern over Nigeria’s healthcare budget allocation, describing it as “very, very small” and insufficient to tackle the country’s healthcare challenges. Despite the country’s significant health needs, Gates noted that Nigeria’s budget for health falls short of the Abuja Declaration target of 15% of the total budget. He expressed this in an interview with journalist in Lagos on Wednesday. He , however, stressed that the budgetary allocation of Nigeria to health spending is insufficient to address its healthcare challenges, resulting in high maternal mortality, child deaths,…
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World Environment Day:UNICEF and Partners Lead Climate change Mitigation Efforts in Kano State. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners celebrated World Environment Day in Kano Nigeria, on Thursday with a focus on combating plastic pollution. The event, held at the Tahir Guest Place, brought together stakeholders to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable environmental practices. The Commissioner of Environment, Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, represented by Umar Sani Anka, Director of Climate Change, Kano, emphasized the need for collective action to address plastic pollution. he noted that the state government has implemented policies to…
Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation to Enroll 200 Vulnerables into Health care Scheme. The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has paid a strategic advocacy visit to the Aminu Magashi Garba Foundation to strengthen partnerships aimed at expanding healthcare access for vulnerable groups in Kano State. During the visit, which took place at the Foundation’s headquarters in Kano, the delegation from KSCHMA was led by Dr. Musbahu Maimashi, who represented the Executive Secretary of KSCHMA, Dr. Rahila Aliyu Muktar. The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) was represented by Dr. Kabiru…
Kano state Ministry of Environment collaborate with UNICEF and other partner to plant Trees to Combat pollution. Kano State Ministry of Environment in collaboration with UNICEF and other partner celebrate World Environment Day with great enthusiasm with focus on Beating Plastic Pollution.The event was marked by a tree planting and plastic trash pick activity, aligning with UNICEF’s global Green Rising initiative. In his Statement Honorable Commissioner of Environment and Climate Change Dr. Dahiru Muhammad Hashim, represented by Engr. Abdullahi Shehu Bichi, emphasized the importance of collective action to address plastic pollution. “It is my pleasure and privilege to be…
“Ina kallo ambaliyar ruwa ta wuce da iyalina amma na kasa yin komai”Adamu Yusuf Rayuwar Adamu Yusuf ta canza gaba ɗaya tun bayan da ambaliyar ruwa ta hallaka ‘yan uwansa tara a Tiffin Maza, ɗaya daga cikin ƙauyuka biyu a garinsu da ambaliyar ta fi shafa a arewa maso tsakiyar Najeriya. Adamu, wanda yake da shekara 36 kuma da ɗa ɗaya, ya ce matarsa da jaririnta na daga cikin wadanda ruwa ya ɗauka a ambaliyar da ta faru da sassafe ranar Alhamis a jihar Neja. “Ita ce ta fara tashi na ta ankarar da ni game da…
GAMMUN in partnership with Kano State Ministry of Health Host 2-Day NCD Budget Workshop in Kaduna. GAMMUN Center for Care and Development Nigeria in partnership with the State Ministry of Health Organized a 2-Day residential capacity building workshop on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Annual Budget Execution has concluded at the Quarter House Hotel, Kaduna. Dr. Abubakar A. Hamza, NCD Coordinator, emphasized the urgency of strengthening NCD program management, stating that ,Non-communicable diseases remain a leading cause of mortality in Kano State. Dr Hamza added that Effective budget planning and execution are crucial to scaling up interventions and improving health outcomes.…
Rashin Tsaro,Karya Darajar Naira da Kuma Dokar Hana Shigowa Da Dabobi Daga Nijer, Sun Sun haifar Da Masha Hurin Tsadar Dabobi a Nijeriya. A daidai lokacin da ya rage saura kwana 3 Babbar Sallah ta shekarar 2025 – lokacin da musulmi suke shirye-shiyen gabatar da shagulgulan bukukuwan ranar – musamman ma layya ga masu iko, lamarin na bana kamar ya zo da wani salo na ba-zata ga waɗanda suke shirin yin layyar. A Najeriya, farashin raguna a bana sun tashi a kasuwanni, lamarin da ya zo a daidai lokacin da ƴanƙasar ke kokawa kan tsadar rayuwa da hauhawar farashin…
Gwamnatin Jihar Kano ta Baiwa iyalan Wanda suka Rasu ayayin dawowa daga Jihar Ogun naira Milliyan Daya kowanensu da kayan Masarufi Daga Aminu Garba Dahiru A Yau Lahadi Gwamnatin Jihar Kano karkashin jagorancin Mataimakin Gwamna Comr Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo Ya Jagoranci Tawaga Ta Musamman Zuwa Kananan Hukumomin Nasarawa Minjibir Da Gwale Domin Yin Ta’aziya Ga Yan Uwan Wadanda Suka Rasu A Hadarin Mota Daya Faru A Jiya Bayan Kammala Taron Wasanni A Jahar Ogun Inda Suka Wakilci Jahar Kano. Hadarin Wanda ya ritsa da mutane kimanin 32 yayi sanadiyar mutuwar mutane 22 da kuma Wanda suka jikanta guda 9 Dake…
REMAPSEN Rallies African Journalists to Spotlight Neglected Tropical Diseases in 2025 The African Media Network for Health and Environment Promotion (REMAPSEN) has announced plans to convene a major media forum focused on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa. The event, scheduled for November 25–27, 2025, in Abidjan, aims to raise awareness among journalists from 35 African countries and encourage more robust media coverage of NTDs. During a press conference on May 30, 2025, in Abidjan, Mr. Bamba Youssouf, Chairman of REMAPSEN’s Board of Directors, emphasized the importance of bringing NTDs “out of their state of neglect” and making…
INFORMATION OFFICERS FORUM, KANO STATE, MOURNS TRAGIC LOSS OF STATE CONTINGENT RETURNING FROM NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVALS. The Information Officers Forum of Kano State expresses deep shock and sorrow over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of members of the Kano State contingent returning from the National Sports Festival. Among the deceased are dedicated athletes, journalists, medical personnel, and administrators who served the state with pride and commitment. The Forum also extends its heartfelt condolences for the loss of coaches and other team members who played pivotal roles in the contingent’s participation. “We pray to Almighty Allah…