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Bello Grants 100% Hazard Allowance To Kogi Health Workers

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Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has taken a significant step by approving a 100% hazard allowance for medical doctors and healthcare professionals in the state.

The decision, aimed at boosting their morale, was disclosed during a courtesy visit by pioneer medical students from Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) leadership at the Government House in Lokoja on Wednesday.

Recall that Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration inherited accreditation challenges for the pioneer set of medical students from the previous government.

In response, the governor placed these affected students on scholarship at various tertiary institutions nationwide, ensuring they could pursue their Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degrees without hindrance.

Accompanied by their parents and the Abubakar Audu University’s management, including Vice Chancellor Prof. Marietu Ohunene-Tenuche, the students who completed their MBBS extended gratitude during the courtesy visit.

Prof. Ohunene-Tenuche specifically thanked Governor Yahaya Bello for his crucial financial support towards their education and acknowledged his significant investments in the state’s education sector.

Dr. Olusola Baoku, Chairman of the NMA, Kogi chapter, commended Governor Bello for significant advancements in the state’s health sector.

He praised Kogi as one of the seven states in the federation addressing hazard allowances, with a 50% payment for medical doctors.

Dr. Baoku also applauded the Bello administration for enhancing medical infrastructure, stating, “It’s clear now that Kogi is ready to establish and run a medical college.”

In response, Governor Bello affirmed his dedication to advancing healthcare, expressing a commitment to utilizing the state’s resources and policies for the training of medical professionals both within and outside Kogi State.

He clarified that this initiative aimed to address the manpower gap resulting from the “Japa Syndrome” prevalent in the country.

Governor Bello reiterated his administration’s commitment to fostering a conducive working environment for professionals within the state.

He further declared that the 100% hazard allowance for medical doctors and health workers in Kogi State would be implemented immediately.

Accompanied by governor-elect Usman Ododo, Bello assured ongoing enhancements across all economic sectors in Kogi, emphasizing a focus on improving healthcare delivery.

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JUST IN: JOHESU Launches Nationwide Strike Over Unresolved Demands

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Members of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Health Care Professionals (JOHESU) have announced a seven-day warning strike set to begin at midnight on Friday.

This action follows a 15-day notice of industrial action issued to the Federal Government.

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Addressing journalists in Abuja, JOHESU’s national chairman, Kabiru Minjibir, outlined the union’s primary demands, emphasizing a need for immediate action to address ongoing concerns affecting healthcare workers across the nation.

Key demands include the urgent implementation of the consolidated health salary structure and the payment of a 25 percent review of arrears from June to December 2023.

The union is also calling for an upward review of the retirement age for healthcare workers, a tax waiver on healthcare workers’ allowances, and the immediate disbursement of COVID-19 inducement hazard allowances.

Minjibir urged all union members nationwide to adhere to the strike directive, underscoring that compliance would be essential in pushing for their demands.

 

 

 

 

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Medical Emergency: Journalist, Kola Kuforiji Requires Financial Support 

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In a world where health is wealth, Kola Kuforiji, a Nigerian journalist  who had worked for about two decades with Rhythm FM (Sliverbird Group) reporting business is facing an unthinkable challenge, and needs urgent help.

Kola, a 54-year-old husband and father of two, whose life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a drug-resistant, Parkinson’s disease with pronounced difficulty in walking and tremor has been very ill for more than two years and the severity and debilitating nature of his illness has depleted the  finances of his family.

He was initially treated at   Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos, where a presumptive diagnosis of his medical condition was made.

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He was over a year ago referred to LASUTH, but there has been little improvement in his health.

Medical treatment abroad now offers the best option for his recovery with a recommendation from  Atasehir Medicana International Hospital – Atasehir / Istanbul, Turkey confirming that he will need a Deep Brain Stimulation surgery.

The expected total cost of the Deep Brain Stimulation surgery with traveling expenses is put at  $35,000 (USD) about N57 million at recent exchange rate.

Meanwhile friends of Kola have initiated moves to seek financial support from concerned citizens to help bridge the gap and ensure that he receives the care he needs to overcome this challenge.

A bank account to receive fund for the urgent medical intervention has been opened for donation that will bring hope and healing to Kola and his family.

Name of Account: SOS FOR JOURNALIST KOLA KUFORIJI

Account Number: 1790322317

Bank: Polaris Bank

Kola’s story is one of courage, resilience, and determination, but it’s also a story of urgent need.

He had worked for about two decades with Rhythm FM (Sliverbird Group) covering business at large and had  contributed immensely to deepening understanding of the economy.

Over the years  he has explored his media platform as a strong tool to drive financial inclusion and expanding frontier of knowledge of Nigerians on the activities and stride of the energy, banking and finance sectors at large to national development.

Despite his illness, Kola remains hopeful and determined to overcome.

Use this link to join SOS FOR JOURNALIST KOLA KUFORIJI WhatsApp group https://chat.whatsapp.

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Banning Tobacco Sales Could Save 1.2m Lives By 2095 – WHO

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A new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) underscores the alarming connection between smoking and lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally.

The research reveals that smoking accounts for approximately 85% of all lung cancer cases and warns that nearly three million lung cancer deaths could occur among those born between 2006 and 2010 if current trends persist.

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The findings, published in The Lancet Public Health, indicate that implementing a ban on tobacco sales for this generation—approximately 650 million individuals—could prevent about 1.2 million deaths by 2095.

This study is among the first to evaluate the potential impact of creating a tobacco-free generation and draws on data from 185 countries.

The research highlights significant disparities in preventable lung cancer deaths based on gender.

It found that over 45% of lung cancer deaths among men could be avoided, while nearly 31% could be prevented among women.

IARC researcher and co-author Isabelle Soerjomataram noted that the disparity is largely due to targeted marketing by the tobacco industry over the past decades.

Interestingly, the study also suggests that in regions like North America and parts of Europe, ending tobacco sales could lead to more preventable deaths among women than men.

In Western Europe, 78% of potential deaths among women could be averted, compared to nearly 75% among men in Central and Eastern Europe.

While the study offers a glimmer of hope, it cautions that not all lung cancer deaths can be prevented through tobacco sales bans alone.

Other risk factors, such as air pollution and second-hand smoke exposure, also significantly contribute to lung cancer rates.

Several countries have already implemented tobacco-free generation initiatives, including New Zealand, which became the first nation to ban cigarette sales to individuals born after 2008.

However, the new conservative government in New Zealand has announced plans to repeal this measure.

Conversely, the UK’s new Labour government is supportive of a similar initiative that restricts cigarette sales to anyone born after January 2009.

Despite the promising implications of tobacco-free generation policies, the authors of the IARC study stress that these measures must be part of a broader strategy to combat the health crisis posed by tobacco.

They advocate for additional approaches, such as increasing cigarette taxes, creating more smoke-free environments, and providing enhanced support for individuals looking to quit smoking.

As lung cancer remains a leading health challenge, this study highlights the urgent need for comprehensive tobacco control policies to protect future generations and reduce the burden of this deadly disease.

 

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