Abuja: Mr. Traore Issouf, President of the West Africa Association of Public Accounts Committees (WAAPAC), has urged African nations to remove visa barriers to foster economic integration, trade, and interpersonal relations across borders. He made the call at the closing ceremony of WAAPAC’s 11th Annual Conference and General Assembly in Abuja. According to News Agency […]
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Nwokwu Urges Regular Cancer Screening for Early Detection
Abuja: Dr Uche Nwokwu, National Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) at the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has called for regular cancer screening to enable early detection and treatment. He gave the advice during a cancer awareness programme organised by the Health and Gender Desk of the News Agency of Nigeria […]
NIWA Implements Ban on Unauthorised Boat Loading, Advocates for Coastal Guard Legislation
Abuja: The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has announced a ban on all unauthorised boat loading points throughout the country, in an effort to enhance safety and reduce boat mishaps. The authority is also advocating for the passage of the Coastal Guards Bill to further improve water safety measures. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
Bridging Trust in West Africa’s Health Innovations Through Media
Abidjan: In a region where misinformation and scepticism often undermine outbreak responses, experts say media collaboration could be the game-changer in driving public acceptance of medical innovations across West Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, from COVID-19 vaccines to ongoing efforts against Ebola, Lassa fever, Mpox, and yellow fever, health interventions have too often […]
Defence Health Organisation Seeks Regular Release of Funds to Boost Veterans’ Healthcare
Abuja: The Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), retired Rear Adm. Azeez Afolayan, has called for the regular release of funds to the agency to enhance healthcare delivery to military veterans. Afolayan made the appeal during an interactive session with representatives of military veterans’ groups in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]