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FG urges Kano to adopt self care guidelines

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The Federal Government has urged Kano State Government to adopt the National Self Care and Self Injection guidelines in other to improve Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in the state.

Dr Kayode Afolabi, Director, Reproductive Health ,Federal Ministry of Health, made the call on Monday in Kano during a meeting with the state commissioner for Health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa in his office.

 

Afolabi explained that the minister of Health inaugurated a task force to look at the emphasis of self Care Guidelines,its importance in improving access to care and uptake of interventions on the healthcare service.

 

He said that National Self Care and Self Injection guidelines was developed by the Federal Ministry of Health in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) with support from Pathfinder, JSI, SFH , PATH among others.

He further added that the guideline was designed to improve Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCN) services in the country.

 

The director explained that the domestication of the guidelines would set the ball rolling to scale up self-care policies and programs in order to transform health care systems and place autonomy , power, and control in the hands of women and children.

 

According him, the guidelines approved by the minister of health, which have four thematic areas geared towards looking at critical areas where higher burden of diseases were been recorded .

 

“We refer to our safe care guidelines as the national guidelines for safe care for sexual, reproductive,and maternal Health. While the fourth thematic area include areas that looked at improving ante natal care, delivery,and new born care”

 

“Another key thematic areas is providing high quality services for family planning , Post Abortion care and combating sexually transmission infections.

 

“What we expect from the state Government is to approve and support the goal of expanding access to self care across all the local Government Areas of the state,” he added.

 

He maintained that the Ministry was also working tirelessly in creating awareness and channels of accessing self care ,aimed at uplifting the health Status of the General populace.

 

Responding, the state commissioner for health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa, reiterated the state government’s commitment to ensure effective implementation of the programme in the state.

 

Tsanyawa, said it was essential to support women and reduce maternal mortality, stressing the need for stakeholders to work collectively to fast track implementation of the Self Care programme.

 

He said that the state government had renovated over 500 Heath facilities out of the 1,200 to ensure good and conducive working environment for the health workers.

 

The commissioner also restated the state governments commitment to provide quality and accessible health care to the people of the state.

 

Tsanyawa lauded the Federal Governments support ,stressing that the safe guidelines intervention was a positive Development in uplifting health Status of the General populace.

 

 

Also speaking, Dr Amina Aminu, the Country Director, Pathfinder, a development partner of the Self Care programme, said increased access to information would reduce the spate of maternal mortality and other health challenges.

 

She said that the adoption of the guidelines would be a huge win for Kano and Northern Nigeria as a whole.

 

Aminu expressed hope that the state government would adopt the self -care guidelines to improve Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health in the state.

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President Tinubu Promotes Acting Chief Of Army staff To Lieutenant General

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President Bola Tinubu has officially promoted Olufemi Oluyede, the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to the rank of Lieutenant General.

This announcement, confirmed by sources at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday, has sparked speculation regarding a potential future appointment as the permanent head of the army.

Oluyede, who was previously a Major General, stepped into the role of acting army chief following the illness of former Army Chief Taoreed Lagbaja.

NIGERIAN TRACKER learned that since the return to civilian rule in 1999, the tradition is that the Chief of Army Staff wears the rank of a three-star general, while the Chief of Defence Staff wears the rank of a four-star general from whichever section of the armed forces he comes from.

The second Army General to wear the rank of a four-star General who did not also serve as Head of State was General Alexander Ogomudia in 2003 when he was promoted by Former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

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“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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