Stakeholders implementing the Strengthening Public Accountability for Results and Knowledge (SPARK 2) project have commenced the process of developing a structured referral pathway linking Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) with Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Anambra State as part of efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.The initiative, supported by the International Budget Partnership (IBP), brought…
Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has described lung cancer as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, urging Nigerians to prioritise early detection and adopt healthy lifestyles to reduce the burden of the disease.She noted that although tobacco smoking remains the leading risk factor…
The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, Dr. Maureen Uche Umeakuewulu leading others to inspect facilities at the hospital Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH),Amaku Awka,said it is unfortunate when anyone, particularly a professional, chooses to mislead the public by making false claims about an institution. It…
People awaiting for free cancer screening at COOUTH Amaku, Awka More than 2,000 people were screened for cervical cancer through Pap smear tests, breast cancer through mammography, and prostate cancer for men by the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Amaku, Awka, during a five-day free cancer screening programme organised by the institution. However,…
Stakeholders have called for comprehensive debt relief and reforms to the global financial system to enable developing countries, particularly in Africa, to invest more in healthcare, education and other essential public services.The call was made on Tuesday during the Freedom from Debt campaign organised by AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria in Sarkin Noma community, Lokoja,…
