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MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
By Francis Okoye
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has commissioned an emergency hospital in Kushari, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to tackle the rising rate of child mortality and challenges faced by pregnant women in the state .
Speaking yesterday in Maiduguri , MSF Chief Medical Director, Catherine Overloop stated that the hospital’s primary objective is to ensure no child or pregnant woman dies from preventable causes.
She said MSF goal is to provide timely and quality medical care to children and newborns in emergency situations, thereby reducing the high mortality rate in the state.
She explained that the emergency hospital, equipped with a neonatal intensive care unit, will operate 24/7 to cater to the medical needs of pregnant women, newborns, and children under 15.
The Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani, representing acting Governor Umar Kadafur, commended the significant role played by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in providing sustainable healthcare solutions to the people of Borno State.
“We believe this hospital aims to address emergency situations concerning pregnant mothers, newborns, and nursing mothers in Borno State.”
“We also acknowledged the MSF’s efforts in building hospitals and healthcare centers in the state, including the one in Kushari.
Commissioner of Health and Human Resources , Prof. Baba Malum Gana stated that MSF’s intervention has significantly impacted the healthcare sector in Borno State. He commended MSF for building the Kushari hospital, which provides 24/7 emergency services for pregnant mothers, newborns, and nursing mothers.
He said the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit has reduced neonatal mortality rates in Borno, which has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the North East region.
The Commissioner expressed appreciation for MSF’s partnership with the state government, leading to the allocation of land for additional healthcare facilities. He urged traditional leaders to create awareness about seeking medical care during and after pregnancy, preventing health problems and preventable deaths. This initiative improves healthcare outcomes in Borno State, where over 400,000 pregnant women need quality medical care. MSF reaffirms its commitment to reducing child mortality and newborn deaths, saving countless lives and improving vulnerable communities’ well-being.
MSF Medical Deputy Coordinator of Operations, Ximena Andrea Compos reiterated that saving children and mothers is the major priority encouraging MSF to build the hospital facility in Kushari ward.
“Building the hospital realizes the organization’s agenda to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality in the region,” she said.
MSF Builds Emergency Hospital To Combat Child Mortality In Borno
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State Project Coordinator Agro-climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) has led a delegation of stakeholders and staff to a 5-day Stakeholders Engagement for the Development of Strategic Catchment Management Plan in Riparian/Wetland Zones of Northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the communication officer, Malam Ibrahim Baba Saleh, the event was aimed at engaging stakeholders on the best way to develop a strategic catchment management plan around the basin.
The Chairman of the Riparian States, Mr. Shehu Mohammed, highlighted the efforts made by his team within the period under review.
He buttressed some of the interventions made by ACReSAL, particularly the dredging of Nguru wetland targeted to benefit over 5000 direct farmers.
The meeting had in attendance the ACReSAL National Project Coordinator, Mr. Abdulhamid Umar, consultants and resource persons, and staff from the Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU).
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
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PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
By: Yahaya Wakili
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), National Chairman Ambassador Umaru Iliya Damagum led members of the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party on a sympathy visit to Governor Mai Mala Buni over the Mafa attack and flood in some parts of the state.
Ambassador Iliya commended Governor Buni for giving every citizen of the state a sense of belonging irrespective of political differences.
“I must appreciate you for giving everyone a sense of belonging and fulfillment, despite our political differences,” he said.
The National Chairman said PDP shares the pain and trauma suffered by the people over the senseless killing of innocent people and the hardship caused by the flood.
Similarly, the former Senate President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, Sardaunan Bade, Yobe North Senatorial District, paid a sympathy visit to the governor.
Senator Lawan prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims of the Mafa attack and the floods.
He also prayed to Allah (SWT) to grant the departed souls Aljannatul Firdaus and to console their families.
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
By: Yahaya Wakili
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan, Ph.D., GCON, visited Maiduguri to commiserate with his friend and brother, His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the government, and the people of Borno State over the recent devastating flood disaster in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
He was accompanied on the sympathy visit by the Deputy Speaker Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Yau Usman Dachia, Rt. Hon. Adamu Dala Dogo, and Hon. Sanda Karabade of Yobe State House of Assembly.
Others include His Special Adviser on Budget and Planning, Alhaji Suleiman Jamo, Chairman, Bade local government council, Hon. Ibrahim Yurema, His former chief of staff, Dr. Mohammed Aji, and many stakeholders from Yobe North Senatorial District.
Senator Lawan commends His Excellency, Governor Zulum, and the Borno state government for their prompt response to the disaster. They have deployed emergency services to provide relief materials, evacuate affected residents, and restore basic services.
He made a donation of 50 million naira to the Borno state government to assist those affected by the floods.
The former Senate President commends the federal government for its swift response and support and urges development partners and humanitarian organizations to provide assistance to Borno State to mitigate the impact of the flood.
He prayed for the speedy recovery of those affected and for the restoration of normalcy in the affected communities.
And also prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
Yobe state project coordinator led staff on a 5-day meeting on wetland zones
PDP National Chairman commiserates with Buni over Mafa killings and floods in some parts of Yobe
Senator Lawan donates N50m to Borno flood victims
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