By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has handed over Family Planning (FP) commodities valued at 50 Million Naira, procured through state funding, to the government of Bauchi State. This ceremonial handover was conducted by Mr. Dashe Dasogot, Assistant Country Director of UNFPA, at the Central Store premises of the State. This […]
By Lizzy Carr The Bauchi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to harnessing the potential of its youthful population through strategic investments in education, health, employment, and gender equality. Governor Bala Mohammed, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Aminu Hammayo, made the statement at a high-level sensitization meeting with key decision-makers and
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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Towards enhancing menstrual hygiene promotion, Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria is making significant strides in redefining menstrual health management across the country through its flagship Menstrual Health No Wahala (MH-NoW) programme. Recognizing menstrual health as a critical public health, gender equality, and human rights issue, MH-NoW is working tirelessly to
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By Lizzy Carr As Bauchi commemorates the 2025 World Population Day, the State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people as key players in achieving the demographic dividend of the state. Speaking at the commemoration day at the Banquet Hall of Government House, the State Commissioner for Budget, Economic Planning and Multilateral Coordination,
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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar Population Services International (PSI/Nigeria) recently organized a training for select journalists and social media influencers on Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) in Bauchi State. The training was aimed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to craft messages that could trigger behavioral change and encourage open discussions around menstrual health. According
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By Bashir Hassan The Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) has incorporated Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination services into the activities lined up for the ongoing Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Week. This was announced by the Executive Chairman of BSPHCDB, Dr. Rilwanu Mohammed, at the launch ceremony of the 2025 First Round
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By Lizzy Carr The Speaker of the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Abubakar Y. Suleiman, has reaffirmed the Assembly’s commitment to the protection and promotion of the rights of women and children in the state, despite the absence of female representation in the current legislature. He made the declaration while receiving the Coordinator and
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By Lizzy Carr The gender desk officer Bauchi State Ministry of Health and Social welfare Zuwaira Baba has noted that gender mainstreaming, community dialogue, and stakeholder engagement are key components of the ministry’s response strategy to issues affecting women and children especially as it relates to immunization. She stated this during an engagement meeting with
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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State government has emphasized the importance of human capital development in its governance agenda, recognizing it as a crucial factor in driving economic growth and prosperity. This was highlighted by Deputy Governor Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, Chairman of the State Steering Council on Human Capital Development, recently
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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has launched a four-day training program for 53 Programme Officers and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers from local government areas. The training aims to boost health sector planning and coordination across the state’s local government areas in preparation for the 2026 Annual
