Folasade Akpan

Abuja

Senior Correspondent and Editor at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

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Articles

FG urges cheaper, accessible inhalers nationwide

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Folasade Akpan

As Nigeria joins the world in marking World Asthma Day, the Federal Government urges pharmaceutical firms and importers to boost the availability of affordable inhalers. By Folasade AkpanAs Nigeria joins the world in marking World Asthma Day, the Federal Government urges pharmaceutical firms and importers to boost the availability of affordable inhalers.
FG reaffirms 2030 goal to eliminate child AIDS

1 week ago | newsngr.com.ng | Folasade Akpan

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating AIDS in children by 2030. Dr Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STDsThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating AIDS in children by 2030. Dr Adebobola Bashorun, National Coordinator of the National AIDS and STDs Control ProgrammeBy Folasade AkpanThe Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating AIDS in children by 2030.
FG Seeks Global Investments In Health Manufacturing

2 weeks ago | newsngr.com.ng | Folasade Akpan

The Federal Government is actively seeking global investments to boost local health manufacturing in Nigeria. By Folasade AkpanThe Federal Government is actively seeking global investments to boost local health manufacturing in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Mr Alaba Balogun, the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations. According to the statement, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof.
4,000 women benefit from free C-section initiative, says Minister

4 weeks ago | nannews.ng | Folasade Akpan |Magdalene Ukuedojor

By Folasade AkpanThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced that more than 4,000 women have benefited from the Federal Government’s free Cesarean section (C-section) initiative since its inauguration. Pate disclosed this in Abuja during a media conference marking the 2025 Safe Motherhood Day.
Expert identifies men at higher risk of breast cancer

1 month ago | newsexpressngr.com | Folasade Akpan

News Express |13th Apr 2025 | 6NCCP Coordinator, Dr Uche NwokwuNCCP Coordinator, Dr Uche NwokwuBy FOLASADE AKPANDr Uche Nwokwu, Coordinator of the National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP), Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, says men with large breasts are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Nwokwu revealed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
Cultural beliefs, misinformation fuel autism myths -NASAN

1 month ago | iyamagazine.com | Folasade Akpan

The President of the National Society for Autism-Nigeria (NASAN), Mrs. Ronke Katagum, has said that several myths surrounding autism continue to persist in Nigeria, largely driven by cultural beliefs and misinformation. She made this statement on Friday in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
FG Trains 120 Researchers To Strengthen Cancer Research

1 month ago | newsngr.com.ng | Folasade Akpan

By Folasade AkpanThe Federal Government has launched a training programme for 120 young researchers aimed at enhancing their capacity for cancer research and evidence-based implementation in Nigeria. The project, Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Cancer Research and Implementation (SINCCAR), is designed to build sustainable institutional and human resources to address critical gaps in cancer research.
FG trains 120 researchers to strengthen cancer research

1 month ago | newsdiaryonline.com | Favour Lashem |Folasade Akpan

By Folasade AkpanThe Federal Government has launched a training programme for 120 young researchers aimed at enhancing their capacity for cancer research and evidence-based implementation in Nigeria. The project, Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Cancer Research and Implementation (SINCCAR), is designed to build sustainable institutional and human resources to address critical gaps in cancer research.
World Health Day: Global maternal death drops by 40% -UNFPA

1 month ago | iyamagazine.com | Folasade Akpan

The Executive Director, United Nations Development Fund (UNFPA), Dr. Natalia Kanem, says since 2000, the world has witnessed a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. She disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday on the occasion of World Health Day 2025, celebrated globally on April 7.
Minister urges NYSC to prepare corps members for job market

1 month ago | newsverge.com | Folasade Akpan

The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, says the NYSC scheme should henceforth seek ways to prepare graduates for innovative solution to meet market demand and not only to serve their fatherland. Olawande gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja, at the 2025 National Youth Service Corps Batch ‘A’ Pre-Mobilisation Workshop with the theme: “Reforming Corps Mobilisation in the Contemporary Nigerian Society: Challenges and Prospects”.