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Health Workers Call for Amicable Resolution of Union’s Internal Dispute

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The Medical Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) Branch, has called for amicable resolution of their Union’s internal dispute.

Mr Jerry Chagga, Secretary, MHWUN Kaduna Unit of NAFDAC Branch, made the call while speaking to the press on the sideline of the year’s Workers Day celebration at the famous Ahmadu Bello Stadium on Monday in Kaduna.

He expressed disappointment at the stands of some of their colleagues in Lagos Branch of the union, while lamenting the issues that had bedevilled the MHWUN NAFDAC branch.

Chagga explained that the minister of health had intervened in the problems bedevilling the union, adding that he had done alot to solve the problems.

He, however, said in that light, their colleagues in Lagos Branch, amidst the minister’s resolve of the union’s crisis, conducted elections which were purportedly held on April 27.

“When the Federal Ministry of Labour heard about it, they wrote to the National, suspending the elections untill all internal disputes in MHWUN NAFDAC is resolved.

“To our disappointment, our colleagues in Lagos went ahead to conduct the election, with the supervision of even some of the officials of the national branch of MHWUN,” he alleged.

Chagga further expressed displeasure, describing the scenario as disappointing and contemptuous to the Minister of Labour and Employment, who according to him, was doing his best to ensure peace, tranquility and understanding in NAFDAC branch.

The Secretary called on their colleagues to desist from parading themselves as the branch’s executives of NAFDAC branch of MHWUN.

He noted that there was a caretaker committee that was duely formed, having its Secretariat in Abuja, adding that it was what their constitution stipulated.

He assured that the committee was working tirelessly to ensure that all issues that put them apart were reconciled.

Members of MHWUN in a group photograph with NLC Chairman, Kaduna State Council, Comrade Ayuba Sulaiman (Middle), who is also the Chairman of MHWUN, Kaduna State Council.

Earlier, Mr Ahmed Sulieman, the Chairman of MHWUN Kaduna Unit of NAFDAC Branch, noted that the Workers Day celebration was to commemorate the struggle for workers welfare.

He also noted that welfare was sacrosanct to all NAFDAC staff, while calling on their members all across to respect the decision of the caretaker committee formed to reconcile problems within the union.

Earlier, the Chairman of Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), Kaduna State Council, Mr Ayuba Sulaiman, said the day was set aside to celebrate workers achievements, struggles, and even challenges.

Sulaiman, who doubled as the Chairman of MHWUN, Kaduna State Council, advocated for workers rights in the state, adding that it would ensure socio-economic justice which tallied with the theme of the year’s celebration.

He urged workers to be diligent, dedicated and responsible by keeping to time of work and not closing before time.

He expressed optimism about the incoming Government of Kaduna State, while assuring workers of conducive and favourable working condition in the state.

NAN reports that MHWUN received an award for the most neatly dressed and populated members of labour at the colourful event.

It featured a match past, among other displays, by various labour and trade union groups.(NAN)

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Nigeria, 7 others Begin African-led HIV Vaccine Development

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Nigeria and seven other African countries have begun a project to check HIV in the continent.

The project is tagged, Bringing Innovation to cLinical and Laboratory research to end HIV In Africa through New vaccine Technology (BRILLIANT) for HIV vaccine research and development.

Prof Alash’le Abimiku, Executive Director, International Research Centre of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology (IHVN), disclosed this at a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

The theme of the briefing was, “HIV Vaccine, Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) study.

Abimiku said that the countries involved were Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Mozambique.

She said that the objective of the consortium is to evaluate HIV vaccine candidates emanating from the continent.

She added that the initiative was to harness and catalyse African scientists to contribute to an effective HIV vaccine.

“Through these efforts, African institutions will be encouraged to become more autonomous, generate domestic resource support, and form partnerships with the private sector.

“It will possibly create a more sustainable system for HIV vaccine research and development, which is progressively and inordinately dependent on the U.S government,” she said.

She expressed optimism that the partnership will acknowledge the potential of great innovation and science from Africa to solve global health challenges especially those that disproportionally devastate the continent.

Dr Temitope Ilori, Director-General, National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), said that HIV still persisted in spite of efforts at controlling it, hence the need for new tools for prevention.

“The agency has continued to provide preventive measures, but an effective vaccine is crucial to our efforts.

“The BRILLIANT study offers hope for a vaccine tailored to the needs of our population, and Nigeria’s involvement in this global initiative is critical.

“Our participation supports both local and international efforts to end AIDS and brings us closer to a vaccine that could save countless lives across Africa and beyond,” she said.

She said that the BRILLIANT study exemplified the strength of global collaboration and scientific progress.

“Together, we can achieve our shared goal of eradicating HIV worldwide, and Nigeria is honoured to play a vital role in this endeavor,” she said.

Dr Ezekiel James, the Deputy Director of the office of HIV/TB from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAIDS), said that the study offered opportunity for stakeholders to combine efforts to achieve HIV epidemic control.

Similarly, Dr Leo Zekeng, UNAIDS Country Director, stressed the need to engage the community to create awareness of HIV vaccines and similar research that continues to break HIV transmission rates.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) had, on Tuesday, named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development.

Also, according to UNAIDS, there are an estimated 39.9 million people living with HIV across the globe in 2023, with an estimated 1.3 million new infections.

Africa has about 25.9 million (65 per cent) of the global burden with Nigeria, contributing about 1.9 million, making it the fourth largest HIV burden country globally.

The USAIDS awarded more than 45 million dollars to the BRILLIANT consortium through a competitive process to implement a cooperative agreement under the BRILLIANT project. (NAN)

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WHO Unveils Nigeria’s First Climate Health Vulnerability, Adaptation Assessment Report

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) unveiled Nigeria’s first-ever Climate Health Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment Report (VA) during the Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review (JAR 2024) on Friday in Abuja.

The report underscores the urgent need for resilient health systems in the face of mounting climate risks.

The JAR serves as a vital platform for driving the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) in Nigeria.

Delivering a goodwill message, Dr Walter Mulombo, WHO’s Head of Mission and Country Representative for Nigeria, said that climate change was the 21st century’s greatest health threat.

Mulombo expressed WHO’s continued dedication to Nigeria’s journey towards a climate-resilient health future.

“Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and shifting disease patterns are already straining health systems, livelihoods, and well-being, especially among vulnerable populations.

“Together, we can protect Nigerians from the risks of a changing climate by building a health system that prioritizes resilience.” he said.

The report projects that climate factors could soon account for up to 21 per cent of Nigeria’s disease burden, underscoring the urgency of transformative action.

It serves as a foundational step for developing Nigeria’s Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), a strategic framework to guide national policies in mitigating climate-related health risks.

The WHO collaborated with the Nigerian government, FCDO, World Bank, and UNICEF to produce the report, which aligns with the Paris Agreement and COP26 Health Programme.

Since 2021, WHO has supported Nigeria’s commitment to a sustainable and climate-resilient health system, reinforcing initiatives like the training of over 382 health workers across all states on climate-health impacts.

This effort aims to build a strong health infrastructure capable of withstanding climate shocks, benefiting all Nigerians.

Report says that several local and international stakeholders, including donors and civil society organizations, were present at the launch event.

Several stakeholders applauded the new approach, with some stressing the importance of community engagement in the implementation of the reforms.(NAN)

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Millions of Children Experience Daily Domestic Violence in Schools, Homes Globally – WHO

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Hundreds of millions of children and adolescents around the world face daily violence in their homes, schools, and elsewhere which could have lifelong consequences.The World Health Organisation (WHO) said this on Thursday.The violence includes being hit by family members, being bullied at school, as well as physical, emotional, and sexual violence, WHO said.

In most cases, violence occurs behind closed doors.
More than half of those aged two to 17 or more than a billion minors in total experience violence each year according to the WHO.
In three out of five children and adolescents, it is physical violence at home, with one in five girls and one in seven boys experiencing sexual violence.Between a quarter and half of minors are affected by bullying according to the information provided.
Only half of the children reportedly talk about their experiences of violence and less than 10 per cent receive help.Lifelong consequences could include depression and anxiety disorders, or tobacco and drug use.As a result, many children do not reach their learning potential in school.Against the backdrop of being highly preventable, violence remains a horrific day-to-day reality for millions of children around the world leaving scars that span generations,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director general.The UN’s first conference on violence against children opened in Bogota, Columbia on Thursday.At the two-day conference, more than 100 countries pledged to find ways to better support overwhelmed parents and introduce school programmes against bullying and for healthy social behaviour.They also pledged to raise the minimum age for marriage.Some countries wish to generally ban children from being hit at school or home. (dpa/NAN)

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