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Yusuf A Yusuf The Member representing Bade/Jakusko Federal Constituency, Hassan Jakduwa El Binjas, has distributed food and non food items to vulnerable persons in his constituency in order to cushion the effect of high cost living. Flagging off the distribution of food and Non food items in Gashua,the headquarters of Bade local government area, El Binjas said that , the palliative distribution to his Constituents is meant to bring succour to the people in view of the economic hardship people are experiencing in the country. Represented by Mallam Salisu Jawi, he stated that,the palliative will be distributed across the 20 wards making the Bade /Jakusko Federal Constituency . Some of the beneficiaries who were overwhelmed with the gesture expressed gratitude to their representative and promised to utilize the items received judiciously . Items distributed includes 900 25kg bags of rice ,500 cartons of spaghetti,200 cartons of ground nut oil ,100 50kg bags of suga...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Yobe state Governor Mai Mala Buni  has launched the distribution of N50,000 each as cash support to One Thousand orphans(1000) Across the 17 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking during the cash support launching, Governor Buni said,this is an annual support programme initiated by the present administration in the state to support and give the orphans a sense of belonging especially during festivities. He stated that, Qur’an encouraged people to support and provide succour to orphans and the needy in the society. “I wish to commend individuals and organizations who have during this period of the holy month of Ramadan been providing food to the needy and other vulnerable persons, thereby complementing government efforts. This spirit of giving should be encouraged to go beyond the month of Ramadan.” "The importance of such kind gesture is that it promotes mutual respect and love, and in the same vein, eliminates hatred and envy. Ab...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Yobe state government with support from USAID/BHA (United States Agency for International Development/Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance) have integrated Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Preventing and Responding to Sexual Assault (PRS) into its Cerebrospinal Meningitis support in the state. While explaining the objectives of the training, the WHO PRS Coordinator, Sylvia Opinia who was represented by Dr. Inigbehe Oyinloye, the (WHO PRS Technical Officer) revealed that the participants cuts across 7 recognised Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the state will be supported to conduct 8 weeks of community engagement activities across 6 selected (LGAs) local government areas (Fika, Potiskum, Nangere, Nguru, Damaturu, and Bade). “This capacity building is to increase awareness of GBV, its consequences, and the role of health workers in supporting survivors in the context of meningitis response. It is also aimed at...

Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The World Health Organisation with support from the European Union has trained 240 Clinicians including Medical Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) on Basic Mental Healthcare in the 3 Northeastern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. W.H.O Interim Emergency Manager for Northeast Health Emergencies Response, Dr. Kumshida Balami who declared the training opened in Damaturu the Yobe state capital, pledged to build capacity of healthcare workers in the Northeastern states as well as equip them with the necessary supports that would improve their health status. “This particular training is in support of the ministries of health across the 3 states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe.  WHO is training about 240 Clinicians which include Medical Doctors, Nurses, Midwives and Community Health Extension Workers to be able to increase the access to mental healthcare at the primary healthcare level”. “As you can see the particip...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Journalists in Yobe state has changed to approach their reporting on healthcare and disease outbreak with the utmost professionalism and integrity as their reports can influence public behavior, government policies, and even global responses to health crises. The Yobe State Director of Information and Chairman State Social Mobilisation and Community Engagement Working Group (SM&CEWG),Ali Musa Yawale made the called in Damaturu at a one-day media orientation Organized by the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board in partnership with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Yawale said,due to changed in weather,it is obvious that places like Yobe state may experience some disease outbreak that require all hands on deck approach to either contain or control its spread.  He stated that, In an age where information spreads rapidly and misinformation can have serious consequences,the role of journalists in disseminating accurate and reliable ...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  Journalists in Yobe state has changed to approach their reporting on healthcare and disease outbreak with the utmost professionalism and integrity as their reports can influence public behavior, government policies, and even global responses to health crises. The Yobe State Director of Information and Chairman State Social Mobilisation and Community Engagement Working Group (SM&CEWG),Ali Musa Yawale made the called in Damaturu at a one-day media orientation Organized by the Primary Healthcare Board in partnership with United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). Yawale said,due to changed in weather,it is obvious that places like Yobe state may experience some disease outbreak that require all hands on deck approach to either contain or control its spread.  He stated that, In an age where information spreads rapidly and misinformation can have serious consequences,the role of journalists in disseminating accurate and reliable information...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu  The Challenge Initiative (TCI)in collaboration  with Development Communications (DevComs) Network proudly joined the global movement in commemorating International Women's Day 2024, under the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress". In a press statement and made available to journalists in Damaturu.the statement said,with a steadfast commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment,they emphasise the critical importance of increased investment in women and girls, particularly in the realms of family planning, inclusive health research, and journalism. According to the statement International Women's Day serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and the imperative to prioritize the rights and well-being of women and girls worldwide.This year's theme underscores the urgent need to invest in women as catalysts for progress in all spheres of society. The statement read apar...

By Yusuf A Yusuf, Damaturu The Nigerian Red Cross Society in partnership with Federal Government ,Yobe State Government and other development partners have on Friday organized a one day stakeholders sensitization campaign on diphtheria disease in Yobe state. The Acting Secretary,Nigerian Red Cross Society,Yobe state Branch,Dr Sabo Saleh Dagona said,the purpose of the campaign with the stakeholders in the state is to create awareness among key stakeholders on the ongoing diphtheria sensitization campaign ongoing nation wide. He further revealed that, diphtheria is currently affecting people in some different part of the state and therefore the need for sensitizing the people to come and be aware of what the disease is,how getting contacted and how people can prevent themselves from being affected from the disease. "We want to sensitize the stakeholders we have invited on the disease that its called diphtheria, what are the signs of the disease,its symptoms ,how do we pr...