Folasade Akpan

Abuja

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

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Articles

First Lady to launch initiative to eliminate cervical cancer in Nigeria

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Folasade Akpan

News Express |31st May 2025 | 10First Lady Oluremi TinubuFirst Lady Oluremi TinubuBy FOLASADE AKPANThe First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, is to launch the Partnership to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Nigeria (PECCIN) initiative. Mrs Moji Makanjuola, the Chair, Media and Communications, National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE) made this known in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.
Fate of Nigerian medical students from Sudan hangs in balance

1 week ago | newsexpressngr.com | Folasade Akpan

News Express |25th May 2025 | 7MDCN Registrar, Dr Fatima KyariMDCN Registrar, Dr Fatima KyariBy FOLASADE AKPAN/FUNMILAYO ADEYEMIA group of 47 Nigerian medical students who escaped war-torn Sudan in May 2023 are now struggling to register for the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (MDCN) examination due to a document snag.
4m rural dwellers benefitted from NYSC’s health initiative in 11 years - DG

2 weeks ago | newsexpressngr.com | Folasade Akpan

News Express |19th May 2025 | 7NYSC DG, Brig-Gen Olakunle NafiuNYSC DG, Brig-Gen Olakunle NafiuBy FOLASADE AKPANNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says no fewer than four million Nigerians, mostly rural dwellers, have benefitted from its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) since its inception in 2014. Director-General of NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this while declaring open the 2025 First Quarter HIRD programme at Dutse-Alhaji community in Abuja on Monday.
Healthcare; Stakeholders hail Pate for making Time's list

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

Stakeholders in the health sector on Saturday, congratulated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, for being among the 100 most influential global figures shaping healthcare worldwide. By Folasade AkpanStakeholders in the health sector on Saturday, congratulated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, for being among the 100 most influential global figures shaping healthcare worldwide.
FG urges cheaper, accessible inhalers nationwide

1 month 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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).