HEALTH

Governor Sule appeals for modern diagnostic equipment as FG finally takes over DASH

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2025

Governor Abdullahi Sule has appealed to the Federal Government to install modern diagnostic equipment at the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, now Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, towards upgrading the facility to standard. Governor Sule made the appeal after signing the

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Kano Teaching Hospital in another feat

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2025

By Salisu Na’inna Dambatta The Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano. which pioneered Maggots Therapy in Nigeria, has once again become a trailblazer by establishing the first School of Laundry and Drycleaning Technology in Nigeria. The School trains students on how to hygienically launder hospital bed linens, blankets and gowns worn by operating teams. The […]

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Governor Sule commissions state-of-the-art pharmaceutical warehouse

Daily Dispatch May 2, 2025

As parts of efforts to further transform the healthcare infrastructure in the state, Governor Abdullahi Sule, has commissioned the newly upgraded twin pharma-grade warehouses at the Nasarawa State Drug and Health Commodities Management Agency (NASDSMA) complex in Lafia. Commissioning the project on Thursday, Governor Sule restated the commitment of his administration to

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Wike orders crackdown on quack hospitals, doctors on FCT

Daily Dispatch April 26, 2025

…..reminds pregnant women of free Health Insurance Scheme The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed a total clampdown on unregistered hospital and quack medical personnel operating in the FCT, saying “henceforth, anyone found to be operating or working in an unregistered health facilities should be arrested and

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Concession of Garki Hospital an example of effectiveness of PPP

Daily Dispatch April 21, 2025

The concession of Garki Hospital in Abuja to Nisa Medical Group has been described as an example of the effectiveness of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in improving service delivery. Chairman, Nisa Medical Group Board of Directors, Dr Shamsudeen Usman at the inauguration of the new Garki Hospital, Abuja, Management Board, praised the Minister of Federal […]

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Oyo Gov’t Reopens Psychiatric Unit at State Hospital

Daily Dispatch April 18, 2025

…launches New Aprons, Scrub for Nurses The Oyo state government has reopened the psychiatric unit of the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, after months of closure. Speaking on Friday, the Chairman, Oyo State Hospitals’ Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi said the psychiatric unit is strategically designed to accommodate the specialised needs of mental health patients.