Kebbi: Governor Makes case for ANC Attendence, upgrades 225 health centres

By Auwal Ilyasu Kebbi state governor Senator Atiku Bagudu tasked community leaders to encourage pregnant women to patronise health facilities for antenatal care services. Bagudu who stated this during the commissioning of the upgraded Bachaka Primary Health Center in Arewa Local Government Area of the state, said the government has embarked on upgrading of 225 … Continue reading Kebbi: Governor Makes case for ANC Attendence, upgrades 225 health centres →

“More women, children survive today than ever before” – WHO

By Abu-Khalid Auwal The World Health Organisation (WHO) has celebrated an increase in the number of women and children surviving around the world today. According to the body, child deaths have reduced by nearly half and maternal deaths by over one-third, mostly due to improved access to affordable, quality health services from 2000 to date. … Continue reading “More women, children survive today than ever before” – WHO →

How Gombe Loses Record on Severely Malnourished Children for 4 Months –Nutritionist Reveals

By Abu-Khalid, Gombe Thousands of children suffering from Severely Acute Malnutrihed (SAM) in Gombe state are under death threat due to non availability of the Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), a supplement use to treat acute malnutrition in children. The about four months out of stock of the RUTF experienced in the state left … Continue reading How Gombe Loses Record on Severely Malnourished Children for 4 Months –Nutritionist Reveals →

Severe Acute Malnutrition Claims 12 lives, 1, 732 other hospitalized in Gombe

Women at Gidan Magani C-MAM Center By Abu-Khalid, Gombe Gombe – has recorded the death of twelve Severe Malnutrished (SAM) children in three months. This was revealed by Mr. Usman Baraya, the former Nutrition Officer of the state, who told journalist that 1, 732 children were admitted for SAM cases in the first quarter of … Continue reading Severe Acute Malnutrition Claims 12 lives, 1, 732 other hospitalized in Gombe →