Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u00a9 The Nigerian Voice<\/em> migrant worker in Libya set ablaze, burnt to death<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The NiDCOM Boss has described the act as dastardly, beastial and unacceptable. Hon Dabiri-Erewa called on the Libyan Authorities to apply the full weight of the law on the suspected Killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a9 The Nigerian Voice<\/em> migrant worker in Libya set ablaze, burnt to death<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This is the latest in abuses that migrants and refugees face in the conflict-stricken country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NiDCOM Boss has described the act as dastardly, beastial and unacceptable. Hon Dabiri-Erewa called on the Libyan Authorities to apply the full weight of the law on the suspected Killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a9 The Nigerian Voice<\/em> migrant worker in Libya set ablaze, burnt to death<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Chairman\/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned in strong terms the killing of a Nigerian in Tripoli, Libya. The said Nigerian man whose identity was yet to be confirmed was alleged to have been set ablaze by three men of Libyan Nationals, who stormed a factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the latest in abuses that migrants and refugees face in the conflict-stricken country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NiDCOM Boss has described the act as dastardly, beastial and unacceptable. Hon Dabiri-Erewa called on the Libyan Authorities to apply the full weight of the law on the suspected Killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a9 The Nigerian Voice<\/em> migrant worker in Libya set ablaze, burnt to death<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Chairman\/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned in strong terms the killing of a Nigerian in Tripoli, Libya. The said Nigerian man whose identity was yet to be confirmed was alleged to have been set ablaze by three men of Libyan Nationals, who stormed a factory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is the latest in abuses that migrants and refugees face in the conflict-stricken country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NiDCOM Boss has described the act as dastardly, beastial and unacceptable. Hon Dabiri-Erewa called on the Libyan Authorities to apply the full weight of the law on the suspected Killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a9 The Nigerian Voice<\/em> migrant worker in Libya set ablaze, burnt to death<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Witnesses said that the suspects forced their way into the factory where the victim was working and set him on fire. The United Nations has described the man's death as \"another senseless crime\" in Libya.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a statement by the Libyan Interior Ministry has condemned the act, insisting that it is a new wave of violence on migrants in North Africa. However, it was gathered that the Libyan authorities have detained three men suspected of burning the Nigerian man to death. Investigation on the darsdardly act was said to still be ongoing .<\/p>\n","post_title":"Migrant attack: NiDCOM boss condemns burning of a Nigerian in Libya","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"migrant-attack-nidcom-boss-condemns-burning-of-a-nigerian-in-libya","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 16:33:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=454","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":440,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content":"\n
By Gift Habib<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nigeria popular music stars, Runtown, Falz took to the streets of Lagos alongside many Nigerians to protest the unacceptable spats in harassment of Nigerian youths by members of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would be recalled that on October 4th, Runtown took to his Twitter handle to express his displeasure on the unjust harassment by SARS. He tweeted that \u201cThis has gone long enough and now we MUST take action! I\u2019ll be leading a protest to #ENDSARS on Thursday, October 8th 2020. They MUST listen to us, they MUST make\/effect REAL and VISIBLE changes! Empty promises won\u2019t work this time!!!.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLet\u2019s all come out to peacefully reach out to our \u201cElected\u201d leaders beyond social media!!! Venue\/Take Off Point: Lekki Phase 1, Toll Gate. 10 AM,\u201d the music star tweeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Agreeing to Runtown's move, Falz, tweeted \u201cI will be at the peaceful #EndSARS protest taking place on Thursday, Oct 8 by 10AM. We take off from Lekki Phase 1 toll gate! cc @iRuntown.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Runtown reiterated his commitment to the protest after Naira Marley pulled out the last minute from the proposed 6th October protest after an interaction with the police force. He tweeted: \u201cThursday is Thursday.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Runtown, Falz take EndSARS protest to streets of Lagos","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"runtown-falz-take-endsars-protest-to-streets-of-lagos","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-08 14:23:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=440","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister explained that the platform which has the motto: partnering for wellbeing of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly, encapsulates the core values that drive Universal Health Coverage, with the aim of leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
Dr. Ehanire made this known at a Press Briefing on Friday, 9th October, 2020 at the Federal Ministry of Health Headquarters. He also announced that the platform would be launched on Monday 12th of October, 2020 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister explained that the platform which has the motto: partnering for wellbeing of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly, encapsulates the core values that drive Universal Health Coverage, with the aim of leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Platform is part of Federal Government\u2019s strategy towards realizing the Sustainable Development Goals and attainment of Universal Health Coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire made this known at a Press Briefing on Friday, 9th October, 2020 at the Federal Ministry of Health Headquarters. He also announced that the platform would be launched on Monday 12th of October, 2020 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister explained that the platform which has the motto: partnering for wellbeing of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly, encapsulates the core values that drive Universal Health Coverage, with the aim of leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has flagged off Nigeria\u2019s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAEH+N) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Platform is part of Federal Government\u2019s strategy towards realizing the Sustainable Development Goals and attainment of Universal Health Coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire made this known at a Press Briefing on Friday, 9th October, 2020 at the Federal Ministry of Health Headquarters. He also announced that the platform would be launched on Monday 12th of October, 2020 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister explained that the platform which has the motto: partnering for wellbeing of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly, encapsulates the core values that drive Universal Health Coverage, with the aim of leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/p>\n","post_title":"UNFPA expands access to fistula care in Sokoto","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"unfpa-expands-access-to-fistula-care-in-sokoto","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=480","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":464,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content":"\n
The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
\u2026\u2026laments over the poor status of Nigeria's indices<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has flagged off Nigeria\u2019s Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent and Elderly Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAEH+N) Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Platform is part of Federal Government\u2019s strategy towards realizing the Sustainable Development Goals and attainment of Universal Health Coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire made this known at a Press Briefing on Friday, 9th October, 2020 at the Federal Ministry of Health Headquarters. He also announced that the platform would be launched on Monday 12th of October, 2020 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Minister explained that the platform which has the motto: partnering for wellbeing of women, children, adolescents, and the elderly, encapsulates the core values that drive Universal Health Coverage, with the aim of leaving no one behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire noted that the issues that confront the health of the family in Nigeria are multidimensional and thus, require an integrated, multi-sectoral approach as no one institution can handle the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To this end, he informed that the multi-stakeholder coordination platform aims to harness the relative strengths of the diverse stakeholders and create opportunities to pull resources together in order to maximize outcomes for attainment of the shared vision for Nigerians, particularly the vulnerable population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Minister lamented over the poor status of Nigeria\u2019s health indices. According to him: \u201cOur health indices are unacceptably poor, with a maternal mortality ratio of 512 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality rate of 132 per 1,000 live births and neonatal mortality rate of 39 per 1000 live births.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He however admitted that the present administration has made remarkable progress towards improvement of child survival and safe motherhood. This he said, was achieved through the provision of ready-to-use therapeutic food and sustaining FP2020 commitments to ensure availability of family planning services to women of reproductive age amongst other things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Ehanire added that making the National Health Act and the Basic Health Care Provision Fund operational will greatly improve access to quality health care for the vulnerable, particularly at the primary healthcare level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed optimism that the birth of the RMNCAEH+N Platform would bring to actualization, President Muhammadu Buhari\u2019s vision towards improving the health of the vulnerable populace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, Mr. Abdulaziz Mashi Abdullahi noted that the partnership aims at addressing the multi-pronged issues affecting the attainment of the Universal Health Care Coverage in Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr. Abdulaziz M. Abdullahi also pointed out that the Platform which commences with the commemoration of the high level advocacy event would bring RMNCAEH+N issues to the front burner of political and societal agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the membership of the platform to include: Governments, parliamentarians, media, regulatory bodies, philanthropists and donors, development organizations, academia and professional bodies, pressure groups, traditional and religious institutions, private sector, women groups, civil society among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While commenting on some of the issues raised by Journalists who were present at the press briefing, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Development Agency (NPHIS), Dr. Faisal Shuaib pointed out that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected both the resources and physical space of every economy, making it difficult to attain the Universal Health Coverage and as such, he describes the RMNCAEH+N platform as seeking to provide opportunity for Stakeholders to converge and brainstorm, to explore strategies that will guarantee enhance an efficient health care delivery for Nigerians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPart of Universal Health Care; RMNCAEH+N is very essential and it is very important that at this point of our lives when resources and the physical space has been confiscated by COVID-19 pandemic that we can now look inwards and look for how we can reduce waste.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shuaib further posited that \u201cIit is not the question of asking for more money for the health sector but more health for the money that has been provided.\u201d While acknowledging the role of the Media in driving the implementation of the RMNCAEH+N strategies, he appealed to them to spread the news across all levels of the society focusing on health promotion, disease prevention and management to ensure that people are rehabilitated.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Health Minister flags off RMNCAEH+N Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Coordination Platform in Abuja.","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"health-minister-flags-off-rmncaehn-multi-stakeholder-partnership-coordination-platform-in-abuja","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-10 11:49:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=490","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":480,"post_author":"11","post_date":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_date_gmt":"2020-10-09 17:14:35","post_content":"\n
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has expanded access to fistula care in Sokoto state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA with funding from Global Affairs Canada, is implementing a three-year project on \u201cAddressing Gaps in Gender Based Violence and Harmful Traditional Practices in Nigeria\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The goal of the project is to reduce the prevalence of Gender Based Violence (GBV), early child and forced marriage, obstetric fistula and female genital mutilation, create an enabling environment and provide treatment and care for affected women and girls in Bauchi, Oyo and Sokoto States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sokoto State has one of worst reproductive health indices in Nigeria with estimated maternal mortality of more than 2000\/100,000 live births. More than two-third (71%) of pregnant women in the state never attended antenatal care; 91% of the women delivered at home and less than 10% had skilled birth attendance, exposing them to risk of maternal death as well as complications including fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement issued by the Hajia Kori Abba Habib, Media and Communication Specialist UNFPA, the agency commissioned the rehabilitated Goronyo General Hospital operating theatre and patient ward, as part of a comprehensive approach by UNFPA to increase access to fistula care for indigent patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This includes the earlier commissioning in March 2020 of the rehabilitated operating theatre and patient ward at the Maryam Abacha Women and Children Hospital in Sokoto metropolis, along with the provision of essential medical equipment and kits as well as the training of healthcare workers on the management of obstetric fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\nObstetric fistula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Through this project, UNFPA supports the fistula program in Sokoto State with the aim of restoring the dignity of women and girls living with obstetric fistula and preventing fistula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA appreciates the contribution of Sokoto State Government and for the continued collaboration towards ending preventable maternal deaths, ending the unmet need for family planning, and ending gender-based violence and all harmful practices, including child marriage and female genital mutilation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every pregnancy is wanted, every child birth is safe, and every young person\u2019s potential is fulfilled. Also, UNFPA is committed to the Federal Government of Nigeria\u2019s vision of becoming a country free of Obstetric Fistula by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UNFPA also thank and appreciate its donor, Global Affairs Canada, for providing funding support for the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has released fresh guidelines for the reopening of schools nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This directive from the PTF was initiated following the announcement that schools were free to reopen as from October 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Coordinator of the PTF, Sani Aliyu, announced the new guidelines at the Thursday's briefing of the PTF in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Sani Aliyu, said the fresh guidelines were developed by the PTF in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Education and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control to ensure schools can reopen, minimise the risk of transmission and operate safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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He added, \u201cSchools and educational bodies that plan to reopen must have detailed communication protocols that include parents, school health teams, school authorities and local state officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey must also have a system for providing regular updates for parents, staff and relevant authorities, as well as communicate changes to procedures effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSpecifically, school authorities have the responsibilities to ensure that everyone gaining access to their schools is screened properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBoarding schools must have identified areas for screening and putting positive students aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere must be appropriate waste management systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHealth facilities that are within the schools that serve the schools should have the ability to cater for an outbreak and a response protocol must be in place for these schools for students who test positive.\u201d<\/p>\n","post_title":"Covid-19: PTF releases fresh guidelines for school reopening","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"covid-19-ptf-releases-fresh-guidelines-for-school-reopening","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_modified_gmt":"2020-10-09 10:50:41","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/newsspecng.com\/?p=464","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":38},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"epic_block_3"};
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