Health
Medical Outreach: 500 Patient Receive Treatment in Aadamawa Community.
From Yagana Ali, Yola
Residents of Kiri community and surrounding villages in Toungo LGA of Adamawa State have appreciated Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe for seeing the need to embark on free Medical Outreach in the area as promised despite his victory at the 25th February National Assembly Election.
According to them, they did not regret voting for Senator Binos at the recent National Assembly Election, assuring the PDP of bloc votes at the Governorship and State Assembly Elections on March 18.
Recalled that Senator Binos Yaroe had promised the people of Kiri in Toungo LGA that the Mobile Hospital would reach their doorsteps to render free Medical Outreach.
On Wednesday, the Kiri people played host to the wheel clinic, where they were treated from all manner of diseases and ailments including surgeries.
Speaking to pressmen at the exercise, the PDP candidate vying for Member in the State House of Assembly representing Toungo Constituency, Hon. Kefas Calvin, who could not hide his joy, thanked Senator Binos for reaching out to the people in his domain.
Calvin used the medium to call on the people of Kiri and Toungo LGA as a whole to come out massively on 18th March 2023 to re-elect Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and himself for more dividends of democracy.
Also speaking, the Vice Chairman of Toungo LGC, Mr Julius Kadama, who was impressed with the turnout of residents at the exercise, urged the rural electorate to come out in large numbers at the 18th March Governorship and National Assembly Elections to vote for the Fresh-Air Governor and Hon. Kefas Calvin under the platform of the PDP.
Addressing the press shortly after the free Medical Outreach, the Leader of the Medical Team, Dr Jama Medan, disclosed that 506 had benefitted from the outreach at Kiri, noting that over 10 surgeries had been successfully conducted.
Dr Jama, who was impressed with the conduct of the medical personnel, said that the success of the exercise was as a result of the professional touch of the medical experts.
He however called on the inhabitants of Kiri and Toungo LGA to come out massively on Saturday, 18th March 2023 to vote for Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Hon. Kefas Calvin as Governor and Member in the State House of Assembly respectively.
Over 500 residents of Kiri community in Toungo LGA benefitted from the Free Medical Outreach provided by Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, Senator representing Adamawa South Senatorial District at the National Assembly.
The inhabitants of Kiri, who trooped in large numbers to Kiri Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), received free medical services ranging from surgeries, USS (scan), laboratory test, medications, medical consultations among others.
This kind gesture by Senator Binos was described as one of its kinds by the people of Kiri, which enhanced their wellbeing as smiles were placed on their faces for reaping the dividends of democracy and tasting the sweet fruits of good governance and representation.
In an interaction with journalists, Senator Binos Yaroe, pointed out that wellbeing of the people is one of his topmost priorities, noting that people would only be useful to themselves, their families and the society when they are healthy.
Represented by his Personal Assistant (PA), the Senator stated that he would leave no stone unturned to ensuring the livelihoods of the people of Adamawa South are improved by enhancing their wellbeing and providing free medical services.
Senator Binos said that the free medical outreach is part of his quest to fulfilling the promises he made to the Adamawa South people, adding that it would be unfair for him not to bring the health services to the doorsteps of the residents of Kiri after he promised them.
The Senator used the medium to respond to the allegation by some politicians from the opposition political parties who spread falsehood that the medical outreach was budgeted.
In his words, “I want to state here categorically that this free medical outreach that I’ve embarked is entirely my initiation and I’ve been using my funds for the services for the good people of my district.
“I heard someone saying that the medical outreach was in the budget. That’s falsehood. This free medical outreach was not budgeted. The only medical outreach that was budgeted was the one we did in Shelleng. Apart from that one, all the free medical outreaches that I’ve done across the nine local government areas of my district is entirely my initiation and I’ve been using my funds.
“Some people want to emulate and copy my free medical outreach initiation by coming up by their own, but they stopped halfway because they could not cope. They did it once or twice and stopped.
“But mine is unique because I know the value of the wellbeing of my people, which is why it becomes a continuous programme. Health issue isn’t something that you will do once and stop. It’s a continuous programme because the health status of people matter”.
Senator Binos called on the people of Kiri community and Toungo LGA as a whole to rally round the Fintiri-led Administration to enable it provide more dividends of democracy and providing fresh-air for them to breath as they keep their PVCs handy for the fast approaching Governorship Elections.
The Adamawa South Senator urged the inhabitants of Toungo LGA to ensure the re-election of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and Hon. Kefas Calvin for more effective service delivery.
He stated, “Governor Fintiri has brought electricity to you, and he has constructed roads for you. He deserves your votes at the election this Saturday. I call on you to come out massively and vote for Governor as well as your son, Hon. Kefas Calvin”.
In his remarks, in-charge of Kiri Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC), Mr Simon Ayuba, thanked Senator Binos Yaroe for ensuring the people of Kiri benefited from his free medical outreach.
While hailing the medical team for a successful service delivery, he called on the inhabitants of Kiri community to come out in large numbers and vote for the PDP in the Governorship and State Assembly Elections come March 18th, 2023.
Among the beneficiaries was Mal. Ahmed Farouk who was successfully operated and went home a healthy man.
In an interaction with pressmen, Farouk said that he was suffering from hyenia for two years with no money to go to hospital for treatment, but here he found himself being treated free-of-charge; courtesy of Senator Binos Yaroe.
He said, “They did the surgery free for me, I did not pay any kobo. I want to use this opportunity to thank Senator Binos for coming for my rescue. May God grant him the desires of his heart”.
A five-year-old Elisha Thomas had been suffering from birth with a strange disease, but the Binos Medical Team had succeeded in making the lucky boy healthy after a successful surgery on his private part.
His mother, Mrs Elisabatu Thomas, told newsmen that Elisha suffered with the illness from birth, but she could not believe her eyes that her son was a free child.
In her words, “I lack words to thank Senator Binos for the joy he has brought to my family. My son is now healthy. I want to assure Senator Binos that our votes in Kiri is for the PDP, Governor Fintiri and Hon. Kefas Calvin on Saturday, 18th March 2023”.
The World Health Organization (WHO), on Friday, issued recommendations for two new immunisation tools to protect infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)They included a maternal vaccine, administered to pregnant women in their third trimester to protect their newborns.The other was a long-acting antibody injection for infants, which begins to protect within a week of administration and lasts for at least five months.
According to WHO, RSV is the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children globally. It causes around 100,000 deaths and 3.6 million hospitalisations each year among children under the age of five, while infants under six months are most at risk.Alarmingly, 97 per cent of these deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, according to WHO.Although RSV can infect people of all ages, “it is especially harmful to infants, particularly those born prematurely,” a WHO official, Kate O’Brien, said.O’Brien added that around half of all RSV-related deaths occurred in babies younger than six months.Considering the global burden of severe RSV illness in infants, WHO recommended that all countries adopt either the maternal vaccine or the antibody injection as part of their national immunisation strategies.“These RSV immunisation products can transform the fight against severe RSV disease, dramatically reduce hospitalisations and deaths, and ultimately save many infant lives worldwide,” O’Brien said. (NAN)
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has encouraged girls to embrace menstruation with pride and confidence, recognizing themselves as vital contributors to humanity’s sustainability.
Mrs Aderonke Akinwole, Social and Behavioural Change Specialist at UNICEF, gave the advice during an event on Wednesday organised with the Nigeria Girls’ Guild and Lagos State Primary Health Care Board.
The event was held to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day (MHDay) and was attended by students from both public and private schools across Lagos.
With the theme ‘Together for a Period Friendly World,’ the event aimed to raise awareness and promote dignity in menstrual hygiene.
“When a girl begins menstruation, it should be celebrated. It signifies her transition into womanhood and her ability to sustain life.
“They should be proud, and seek accurate, helpful information to remain safe, clean, and healthy during their period,” Akinwole said.
She emphasised that girls must not feel ashamed, as menstruation is a natural part of womanhood and a symbol of female dignity.
She urged the state government to increase sensitisation efforts and include menstrual hygiene education in school curricula, religious settings, and community platforms.
Akinwole also warned against stigmatisation, especially from boys, and called for boys to be educated to respect menstruation as part of girls’ lives.
“Girls should understand the menstrual cycle even before it starts. This should be part of health education in schools, churches, mosques, and communities,” she said.
She explained that girls need awareness on menstrual hygiene management and should know how to prepare for their periods in a healthy, informed way.
Mrs Honfor Adesola, Director of Education at Lagos State Primary Education Board, commended UNICEF’s support in promoting menstrual hygiene and addressing issues affecting girls.
Adesola highlighted that maintaining menstrual hygiene is vital in preventing infections and ensuring comfort throughout the menstrual cycle.
She noted that the event also helped to raise awareness about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine available free in health centres across Lagos.
“We’re here to mark MHDay and to engage girls on HPV awareness. The state government has provided the vaccine, and sensitisation must continue,” she explained.
She encouraged girls to discuss the HPV vaccine with their parents to gain consent, ensuring protection against cervical cancer.
“The vaccine is safe, effective, and accessible in state facilities for girls aged nine to fourteen, but many have not yet been vaccinated,” she added.
Meanwhile, Ethagah Divine, Head Girl of New Estate Baptist Secondary School, Surulere, called on NGOs to provide sanitary pads for girls.
She urged more campaigns and rallies to distribute free menstrual products, like UNICEF did, to promote hygiene and dignity during menstruation.
Miss Emmanuella Azubuike, a student of the same school, expressed gratitude to UNICEF and partners for the impactful menstrual hygiene awareness event.
“This programme has expanded my knowledge on menstrual hygiene and HPV. More NGOs should support these campaigns to reach and educate more young girls,” she said. (NAN)
Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, says she has established pad banks in 300 schools across the state as part of her pet project, Healthy Living Initiative.
Mrs Soludo disclosed this in a message in Awka on Wednesday to mark the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day.
She said that the initiative was her own approach to helping school girls whose academic focus could be affected during menstruation and related emergencies.
Mrs Soludo stressed the need to provide immediate solutions for menstrual emergencies in schools, so that girls caught off guard could confidently rely on the pad banks.
“Official data say that an estimated 37 million women and girls in Nigeria are unable to afford sanitary pads and only rely on unhygienic alternatives.
“The data reinforce World Health Organisation and United Nations Children’s Fund finding that poor water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure hinders safe and dignified menstruation for women and girls.
“Other data say that only two in five schools globally offer menstrual health education and just one in three have bins for menstrual waste.
“These figures challenge key stakeholders to find practical solutions to address the root of the problem while the situation remains reversible.”
She called for intensified campaign to reach more women and girls currently facing menstrual hygiene challenges.
The governor’s wife noted that the growing number of women, especially girls, in urgent need of menstrual support makes it essential for stakeholders to re-strategise their campaign approach.
According to her, menstrual health remains the right of every girl-child.
She encouraged girls at the designated schools participating in the pad bank project to use the supplies with confidence.
Mrs Soludo assured them that her NGO was fully committed to restocking any of the pad banks that run out of sanitary products.(NAN)
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