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LAAF Holds Workshop on Men’s Mental Health for Healthcare Professionals at Isolo General Hospital

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2 years ago

April 17, 2024

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Life After Abuse Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting men’s mental health awareness, marked Health Month with an initiative aimed at raising awareness about men’s mental health. The foundation conducted a sensitization workshop at Isolo General Hospital, targeting healthcare professionals to equip them with the necessary knowledge and tools to support men’s mental well-being.

The workshop, facilitated by LAAF Executive Director, Halima Layeni aimed to raise awareness and educate healthcare professionals about the importance of addressing men’s mental health issues.

The workshop provided valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by men in relation to mental health and explored effective strategies for addressing these issues within healthcare settings. The session emphasized the importance of destigmatizing mental health concerns among men and fostering a supportive environment for seeking help and support.

The event was hosted by Dr. Oni Adedapo Thomas, a consultant psychiatrist at Isolo General Hospital, with the esteemed presence of Mrs. Funke Olusola, the Head of Theatre Nurse, underscoring the hospital’s commitment to promoting mental health awareness and providing quality care to all patients, including men facing mental health challenges.

LAAF extends its gratitude to the volunteers who supported the workshop, including Anjolola Osinuga and Ridwan Tijani, for their selfless service and commitment.

Speaking about the initiative, Halima Layeni expressed gratitude for the opportunity to collaborate with Isolo General Hospital and highlighted the importance of collective action in addressing the mental health needs of men in our communities. “By coming together to raise awareness and provide support, we can create a more compassionate and inclusive society where men feel empowered to prioritize their mental well-being,” she stated.

The sensitization workshop at Isolo General Hospital underscores Life After Abuse Foundation’s ongoing commitment to promoting men’s mental health awareness and advocacy, particularly within underserved communities. As Health Month continues, the foundation remains dedicated to driving positive change and fostering a culture of mental wellness for all men.

For more information about Life After Abuse Foundation and its initiatives, please visit www.laafng.org.

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National Data Repository Index Numbers of patients currently on treatment for HIV in Nigeria as at May 13, 2026

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3 days ago

May 14, 2026

Charles Flames

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Benue: 195,305

⁠Akwa Ibom: 158,201
⁠Lagos: 135,918
⁠Rivers: 90,055
⁠Nasarawa: 65,996
⁠FCT: 62,627
⁠Kaduna: 58,576
⁠Cross River: 57,765
⁠Enugu: 55,478
⁠Delta: 52,475
⁠Taraba: 51,840
⁠Abia: 50,038
⁠Imo: 47,863
⁠Plateau: 46,618
⁠Anambra: 46,602
⁠Adamawa: 42,074
⁠Kano: 41,093
⁠Kogi: 37,301
⁠Oyo: 33,133
⁠Niger: 33,057
⁠Ogun: 31,822
⁠Bauchi: 29,745
⁠Edo: 29,256
⁠Gombe: 28,037
⁠Osun: 25,018
⁠Borno: 24,527
⁠Ondo: 22,455
⁠Kebbi: 20,803
⁠Bayelsa: 19,549
⁠Katsina: 18,682
⁠Ebonyi: 15,474
⁠Kwara: 14,997
⁠Jigawa: 14,302
⁠Zamfara: 13,813
⁠Ekiti: 12,356
⁠Yobe: 10,716
⁠Sokoto: 10,511 Total: 1.70m

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FG to Launch Mega Agro-Industrial Livestock HUB in Abuja

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6 days ago

May 12, 2026

Charles Flames

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the establishment of an Agro-Industrial Business Hub and Mega Livestock Processing Facility in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, gave the assurance during a high-level strategic meeting involving the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, ABIS Group and the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (LPRES) in Abuja.

The Minister stated that the Ministry would work closely with ABIS Group, LPRES and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth take-off and successful implementation of the project. He explained that the engagement followed Nigeria’s participation in an international training programme on pastoral market access and inclusive contracting models held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

According to the Minister, the training, organised under the auspices of the African Union Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources and the African Pastoral Market Development Platform, provided valuable insights into strengthening livestock value chains, improving market systems and promoting quality assurance mechanisms across Africa.

Leader of the ABIS delegation, Ambassador Emmanuel Usman, commended the Ministry for facilitating the group’s participation in the training programme, which brought together delegates from Somalia, Botswana, Ethiopia and Kenya.

Also speaking, LPRES National Coordinator, Sanusi Abubakar, appreciated the Minister for supporting collaboration and inclusiveness in the livestock sector.

The General Manager of ABIS Group, Mr. Kujo Reigans, highlighted key lessons from the training, including the need for a unified quality assurance system, structured outgrower schemes and improved access to funding opportunities through the Development Bank of Nigeria.

He stated that these measures would enhance efficiency, traceability and competitiveness within Nigeria’s livestock industry.

The ABIS team also raised concerns over visa bottlenecks affecting expatriates working on the Abuja Mega Livestock Processing Facility project, calling for streamlined visa processes to ease project implementation and support the timely delivery of the agro-industrial hub in the FCT.

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Pharmacists body urges FG to establish presidential committee for sector

The association noted that local drug production currently accounts for just over 38 percent of national demand, far below the 70 percent target set in the National Drug Policy 2021.

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4 weeks ago

April 23, 2026

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The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) urges the Federal Government to establish a presidential committee dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector, implementing the National Drug Distribution Guidelines, and strengthening existing laws against fake drugs.

ACPN made the call while reacting to the government’s recent ban on imported drugs, describing the move as a strategic step toward strengthening local pharmaceutical manufacturing and conserving foreign exchange.

In a statement jointly signed by its National Chairman, Ambrose Ezeh and National Secretary, Omokhafe Ashore, the association said the updated prohibition schedule covering drugs under HS Codes 3003.10.00.00 through 3004.90.00 signals renewed commitment to protecting domestic industry players.

The ACPN specifically highlighted the ban on the importation of commonly used medicines such as paracetamol tablets and syrups, metronidazole, clotrimazole, chloroquine, multivitamins, aspirin and folic acid, as well as topical preparations like penicillin and gentamycin ointments.

It described the development as a “step in the right direction” that would boost investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector.

The association noted that local drug production currently accounts for just over 38 percent of national demand, far below the 70 percent target set in the National Drug Policy 2021.

It attributed this gap partly to continued dependence on imports, especially from China and India, which it said accounts for about 65 per cent of drug supply in the country.

It also urged reforms in pharmaceutical education and training to expand the pool of skilled professionals across industry, clinical, hospital and community practice.