Beyond Father’s Day: The silent health mandate and legacy of Aloy Abarah - Weekend Digits@ITREALMS

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As the curtains fall on a remarkable three-day spiritual and civic mobilization, the atmosphere across many communities has shifted from standard weekend festivities to a more reflective, somber, yet deeply empowering reality. 

The first weekend of May was far more than a routine gathering of patriarchs; it evolved into a dual-purpose forum for radical health transparency and a heart-touching memorial for a legal luminary and late Deanery Coordinator, the tragic loss of Barr. Aloy Abarah.

Awba-Ofemili health committee donates 7 First Aid boxes to schools - ITREALMS

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…as Nweke donates books, Red Cross partners on school health

The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU), through its Health Committee, has donated First Aid boxes to seven schools in Awba-Ofemili, Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State, as part of its 2025 Community Health Awareness Campaign themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread.”

The beneficiary schools are Progressive Primary School, Unity Primary School, Waterside Primary School, Central Primary School, Ege Migrant School, Community Secondary School, and Favour of Grace Academy.

Health awareness'25 - TBL Supervisor says early detection, correct information key to reducing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities

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The Health Supervisor in-charge of Tuberculosis, Buruli Ulcer and Leprosy (TBL) in Awka North, under the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), Mrs. Celestina Igwe, has stressed that early detection and accurate information are crucial to reducing the growing burden of Buruli Ulcer in rural communities.

Mrs. Igwe made this known during the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign held on Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Nkwo Market Day) at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee or Ulee-Okpa): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread.”

Awba-Ofemili Health Awareness 2025: Tackling misinformation key to protecting community health - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee has called for greater vigilance against health-related misinformation, warning that myths and falsehoods about diseases like Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee) could undermine community health development, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made following the successful Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign 2025, themed “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread,” held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili.

Awba-Ofemili intensifies community health drive against Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee) - ITREALMS

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The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the President-General, ADU, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (Anambra State Branch), Awba-Ofemili Health Volunteers Team (AHVT) and the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), is set to host the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign 2025 with the theme: “Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee): Know the Signs, Stop the Spread,” reports ITREALMS.

The event, scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025 (Nkwo Market Day) at the Civic Centre, Awba-Ofemili, seeks to raise public awareness about Buruli Ulcer (Elu-Ulee), a neglected tropical disease that affects the skin and soft tissues, while promoting early detection, prevention, and improved hygiene practices within the community.

Nnamdi Kanu’s health and burden of professional accountability - Editorial@ITREALMS:

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The ongoing case of the detained leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has continued to provoke intense emotions and divisions. Yet, beyond the politics and passions lies a deeper question of justice, professionalism, and public trust; values that define any credible democracy.

Recent concerns raised regarding the alleged handling of medical reports on Kanu’s health condition deserve serious attention. Reports indicated that the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), despite a court directive to examine Kanu, may not have visited or physically assessed him before a health report was submitted.

Prioritising eye health in Nigeria on World Sight Day 2025 by Elizabeth Eromosele - ITREALMS

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"The eyes are the window to the soul," is a popular statement. The truth is that the eyes are also the window to education, productivity, and quality of life. Imagine a child in Lagos struggling to read from the board, not because she is lazy or distracted, but because her eyesight is failing. Picture a farmer in Katsina unable to tend to his crops, not because the rains failed, but because cataracts have clouded his vision. Consider the office worker in Port Harcourt who squints endlessly at his computer screen because he cannot afford a simple pair of glasses. These are not distant stories - they are daily realities for millions of Nigerians.

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, the world will pause to observe World Sight Day, an annual event that shines a spotlight on blindness, vision impairment, and the importance of eye health. This year’s theme, #LoveYourEyes, is a rallying call for individuals, communities, and governments to make eye care accessible, available, and affordable for all. 

World Leaders Unite for Global Health Security - ITREALMS

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With the world grappling with compounded crises from armed conflicts and mass displacement to climate emergencies and economic shocks, global leaders have sounded a clarion call to safeguard the health of the world’s most vulnerable.

Of particular concern is the sharp withdrawal of official development assistance (ODA), which has led to the collapse of many critical, lifesaving programmes. 

AIIB, Gavi join forces to power sustainable health, immunization in developing nations - ITREALMS

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In a powerful move to strengthen global health security, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have entered a groundbreaking partnership aimed at scaling up and sustaining financing for vital health and immunization systems in low-income and lower middle-income countries, reports ITREALMS.

The landmark letter of intent, signed by AIIB President Jin Liqun and Gavi CEO Dr. Sania Nishtar, lays the groundwork for concrete collaboration on strategic investments within AIIB member nations that also qualify for Gavi support.

Health insurance: Oyo enrolls 10,000 primary school pupils, gets UNICEF commendation - ITREALMS

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The Oyo State Government has enrolled about 10,000 vulnerable children in public primary schools into the state's Health Insurance Scheme under the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA).

Oyo State governor, 'Seyi Makinde, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, presented the health insurance identity cards to beneficiaries at the flag-off of the public primary pupils health insurance scheme, held at the Ibadan Civic Centre, Idi Ape, Ibadan, on Thursday.

SAT visits Vice Chairman, Baale @Ifelodun LCDA, strengthen health facilities - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) of the AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) Malaria (ATM) Networks, has paid a courtesy visit to the Vice Chairman Ifelodun Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Adetoun Bolanle to intimate on the activities of the organisation to strengthen the primary health centres, reports ITREALMS.

The ATM team lead, Mrs Ifelunwa Aipoh emphasized the need to briefed the vice chairman who also is the Supervisory Councilor for Health on the organisations activities in the communities which is aimed in identifying issues at the health care centres by the Community Based Organisations (CBOs), reaching out to stakeholders in the community to resolve such, while the unreserved issues are escalated to the local government or to the state for appropriate intervention.

World Sight Day 2024: A focus on child vision, eye health in Nigeria by Ugo Enwerem - ITREALMS

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Eyes are often called the mirrors of the soul, but they are much more than that. They are vital to how we engage with the world, influencing how we learn, work, and experience life. Yet, millions of people around the world, including many in Nigeria, are losing the ability to see clearly, with devastating consequences for their health, education, and economic prospects.

As we approach World Sight Day 2024 on October 10, it’s time to renew our commitment to tackling visual impairment, with this year’s focus on children. The theme, “Love Your Eyes – Protect Your Future,” is a powerful reminder that early action can prevent many of the issues that lead to vision loss and blindness. For Nigeria, where over 4.25 million adults suffer from some form of visual impairment and 1.13 million are living with blindness, eye health is more critical than ever.

Nigerian Figorr, 3 others win Gavi innovation against climate change on health - ITREALMS

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Nigerian innovation, Figorr has been selected alongside three others, as the winners in the 2024 Gavi Innovation for Uptake, Scale and Equity in Immunisation (INFUSE) pacesetters, reports ITREALMS.

Others include Atlas AI from the USA, Causal Foundry from Spain, and Signalytic from Uganda were selected from a shortlist of top 10 finalists by a panel of global health, technology and private sector experts after a two-day workshop funded by the Rockefeller Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya.

Konga Health to appoint resellers for L’Oreal beauty products, others nationwide - ITREALMS

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Konga Health in partnership with L'Oréal, a global leader in premium skincare, has announced the appointment of prospective authorized professional resellers of its high-demand products. This exciting opportunity offers structured Nigerian retailers, wholesalers, healthcare professionals, and structured online sellers a chance to join the growing network of resellers for world-renowned brands such as CeraVe, La Roche-Posay and others.

The partnership between L'Oréal Dermatological Beauty and Konga Health has been instrumental in bringing genuine top-tier skincare solutions to the Nigerian market. With a commitment to providing access to premium, dermatologist-recommended skincare products, this new initiative is set to expand the brand's presence while offering businesses a profitable opportunity to grow their offerings.

Lagos SAT urges community stakeholders to be involved in improving health facilities - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team (SAT) has urged community stakeholders, especially philanthropists, to be more involved in contributing to various health facilities within their domains, reports ITREALMS.

Also, it would support government's effort and ensure proper health care delivery to the people.

PHCs: Lagos SAT visits Epe facilities, Vice-Chairman urges people on usage - ITREALMS

A wake-up call has been made to the community dwellers in Epe axis of Lagos State, to frequent the health facilities in their domain like the Primary Health Centres (PHC) established to solely provide health services delivery to them, reports ITREALMS.

This call was made by the Vice Chairman, Epe Local Government Area (LGA), Hon. Sikiru Adeniyi Owolomoshe while receiving the State Advocacy Team (SAT) in his office on Monday.

2024 World Health Day: Lagos ACOMIN commemorates with walk for life, flier distributions - ITREALMS

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The Lagos chapter of the Association of Civil Society on Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has commemorated the 2024 World Health Day with a number of activities, including walk for life, reports ITREALMS.

This year’s theme: ‘My Health, My Right’ took a walk for life within the State’s Secretariat from Adeyemi Bero Hall, Alausa Ikeja through distribution of fliers, enlightenment talks to people on prevention and controlling malaria in their various communities.

Konga Health powers Akiva exclusive partnership in Nigeria - ITREALMS

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In a move set to redefine the way Nigerians combat insect-borne diseases, Konga Health has partnered with LivFul, an international manufacturer, in the launch of its Akiva Anit-Mosquito Lotion brand.

The much-anticipated partnership event, held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, marked a historic milestone in Nigeria's healthcare solutions sector.

SAT solicits more government intervention in health facilities - ITREALMS

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The Lagos State Advocacy Team has solicited for more government intervention in the primary health care facility to ease people's welfare, reports ITREALMS.

The State Coordinator on Tuberculosis Network, Mrs Ifelunwa Aipoh made this call during the advocacy visits to Supervisory councillor of health in Alimosho LGA, Honourable Abolade AbdulRasheed.

Lagos NUJ commences 2023 Press Week with health walk - ITREALMS

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The Nigeria Union Of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council would today, Monday, August 21, commences its 2023 Press Week with a healthwalk, reports ITREALMS.

The Chairman of the State Council, Comrade Adeleye Ajayi, in a press statement made available to