Abuja: In Nigeria, the battle against obstetric fistula, a painful and debilitating condition caused by prolonged and obstructed labour, has seen promising strides. The progress so far is attributable to both government initiatives and inputs from non-governmental organisations (NGOs). According to News Agency of Nigeria, one of the most significant government interventions is by the […]
Day: May 8, 2025
Kwara Government Trains 60 Healthcare Providers on Emergency Obstetrics
Ilorin: The Kwara Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has trained 60 secondary healthcare providers on Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (CEMONC). This initiative aims to reduce the high rate of maternal mortality across the state. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the programme is part of the European Union’s […]
PharmAccess and Monitor Healthcare Collaborate to Enhance Healthcare Quality in Nigeria
Lagos: International NGO, PharmAccess, has partnered with Monitor Healthcare Ltd. to improve healthcare quality in facilities and strengthen Nigeria’s health system. PharmAccess Nigeria’s Country Director, Ms. Njide Ndili, stated this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Monitor Healthcare is the first non-exclusive licensed partner […]
Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First American Pope
Vatican City: Cardinal Robert Prevost has made history by becoming the first American to be elected as the pope. The conclave of 133 cardinals, gathered in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reached a two-thirds majority, selecting Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV. According to News […]
Trump Congratulates Cardinal Robert Prevost as First U.S. Pope
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Robert Prevost, a Cardinal from Chicago, for being selected as the pope. Pope Leo XIV was selected on Thursday as the 267th Pope in the history of the Catholic Church. Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV. “It is such an honour to realise that he is […]