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Pneumonia Day: Jigawa commences implementation of BHCPF scheme
Bala Ibrahim
Jigawa state government says it had commenced the implementation of Basic Health care Provision Fund service at all the 279 primary Health care facilities for poor and vulnerable groups in the state.
The Permanent Secretary ministry of Health, Dr. Salisu Mu`azu stated this at a press briefing to mark the 2021 Pneumonia Day organized by the Save the Children International Jigawa state office at the conference hall of the ministry in Dutse.
He said Jigawa state Government had introduced a number of programmes that will help in improving the health care services of its populace especially children under five.
The commissioner explained that under the Basic Health care Provision Fund over 42,129 most vulnerable person were registered to access free medical services.
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“also under state Health Insurance over 250,000 were registered in which more than 50% of the beneficiaries under the programmes are children under five and priority was also given to pneumonia and other children killer diseases” the commissioner stated.
The commissioner said in it’s efforts to achieve Universal Basic Health care coverage the state Government has budget N28.7b for the 2022 appropriation which surpassed the 15% prescription of the Abuja Declaration in an effort to provide.
Chief of party inspiring project indices, Save the Children Intervention, Dr. Adamu Isah said the theme of this year is “Pneumonia and Air Pollution”
According to the Global Burden of Disease survey (2019), air pollution is responsible for almost a third of all pneumonia deaths.
Dr Adamu Isah however commended the state government for adopting national pneumonia control strategy.
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Sultan Declares Saturday as First Day of Ramadan in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, February 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan in Nigeria.
The announcement followed the sighting of the new crescent in various parts of the country, which was verified by the national and state moon sighting committees. Speaking at his palace in Sokoto, the Sultan urged Muslims to begin the Ramadan fast in accordance with Islamic teachings.
He called on the Muslim community to use the holy month for devotion, prayers, and supplications for Nigeria’s peace and progress. He also emphasized the importance of religious tolerance, unity, and extending support to the less privileged during Ramadan.
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NORP Commends Federal Lawmaker for Supporting Journalists During Ramadan
The Northern Online Reporters and Publishers (NORP), Kano State Chapter, has expressed gratitude to Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, the lawmaker representing Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency, for his generous donation of 25kg bags of rice to each of its members as a Ramadan gift.
In a statement signed by the Interim Chairman and national treasurer of NORP, Comrade Abbas Yusha’u Yusuf, the association described the gesture as a reflection of Hon. Rurum’s commitment to the welfare of journalists, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan.
“This act of kindness demonstrates Hon. Rurum’s dedication to supporting journalists and media practitioners, especially during this sacred month of fasting and reflection. His generosity will go a long way in easing the burden on our members and reinforcing the spirit of community and solidarity,” the statement read.
NORP further reiterated its dedication to ethical journalism and objective reporting, acknowledging leaders like Hon. Rurum who recognize and support the role of the media in society.
“We remain committed to upholding the values of ethical journalism and objective reporting, and we appreciate leaders like Hon. Rurum who recognize the significance of the media in society,” Yusuf stated.
The association extended prayers for the lawmaker, asking Almighty Allah to reward him abundantly for his support.
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Just In: Tinubu signs N54.9trn 2025 budget into law
President Bola Tinubu has signed the N54.99 trillion 2025 appropriation bill into law, marking a 99.96 percent increase from the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion.
The bill was approved by the national assembly on February 13, after revisions to Tinubu’s initial budget proposal of N49.7 trillion.
The key breakdown of the 2025 budget includes a total expenditure of N54.99 trillion, statutory transfers of N3.65 trillion, and a recurrent (non-debt) expenditure of N13.64 trillion.
Other components are capital expenditure: (N23.96 trillion), debt servicing (N14.32 trillion) and a deficit-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio of 1.52 percent.
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