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New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday paid heartfelt tributes to the founding fathers and senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party ( BJP ) on the occasion of the party's Foundation Day . In a post shared on the social media platform X, the Union Minister expressed deep gratitude toward the party's pioneers, acknowledging their sacrifices and dedication in building and expanding the BJP . "Today, on the ' Foundation Day ' of the Bharatiya Janata Party, I pay my heartfelt tributes to all the founding fathers and senior leaders of the organization, who nurtured the creation and expansion of the party with their blood and sweat and remained constantly engaged with it with all their heart and soul," the post read. Further, he also extended his best wishes to the party workers across the country, recognising their t...

Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for greater private sector participation in ongoing healthcare reforms, stressing the government cannot singlehandedly shoulder the burden of transforming the nation’s health system. He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing critical deficits in the health sector through strategic partnerships and investments. Speaking on Saturday during the commissioning of the newly completed Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State, the Vice President described the facility as a critical addition to Nigeria’s emergency care infrastructure and a symbol of the administration’s resolve to prioritize healthcare delivery. Shettima revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a “comprehensive Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, including the creation of over 8,800 new Primary Healthcare Centres across the country and the upgrade of existing tertiary institutions to handle trauma, oncol...

President William made a triumphant entry to Mt Kenya region this week for the first-ever development tour in over six months since the impeachment of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. Ruto’s visit came at a time when Gachagua has continued to build alliances with former political foes as they prepare for 2027. Amid speculations of a restive mountain, Ruto received a warm reception in all the regions he visited and stopped to address the residents. The Head of State who was accompanied by his Deputy Kithure Kindiki among several elected leaders traversed seven counties launching new projects, inspecting ongoing ones, and commissioning completed ones.. The tour was centred on roads, electricity, water, and health projects in the region. Recently, Ruto said the government has released funds to complete stalled road projects around the country, among them the Mau Mau road that cuts across the Mt Kenya counties. This is how it...

A Republican lawmaker revealed Joe Biden 's White House doctor will be grilled by Congress over the former president's cognitive health. Republicans and some Democrats have long called for the truth behind what they claim is a cognitive decline in the 82-year-old during his presidency. Now, Texas Representative Ronny Jackson, who has a medical degree, said Dr. Kevin O'Connor will have to speak for the Democrat leader's health. 'Dr. Kevin O’Connor will absolutely, positively be implicated in the cover-up of this,' Jackson told the New York Post . 'I guarantee you Kevin O’Connor has medical information that the American people don’t have. 'I’ve known him for a long time; he’s part of the Biden family. He would do or say anything to cover up and protect that family, regardless of what it meant professionally for him,' the GOP representative accused. 'This could not have been covered u...

New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday hailed the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in Delhi as a "historic step", marking the national capital's formal inclusion as the 35th state and Union Territory under the Centre's flagship healthcare programme. Speaking to the media, Delhi CM Gupta said the move would finally extend the benefits of the scheme to Delhi's residents. "Hearty congratulations to the people of Delhi. Today, the Ayushman scheme has been implemented in Delhi, and the people of Delhi are finally getting what they are entitled to. I thank the central government and PM Narendra Modi for this," she said. Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh alleged that the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government of delaying the scheme's rollout. He announced that the registration process for beneficiari...

Key, long-awaited bills are set to be presented and approved during the upcoming spring session of Morocco’s fourth legislative year, starting next week. These bills, some of which have been pending for years, continue to spark debates, both between the government and relevant professional groups, and among political and societal factions with differing views. Among the major pieces of legislation expected to advance is the amended Family Code, which was reviewed by the High Council of Ulama. It is anticipated to be presented for approval in the House of Representatives during this session. Parliamentary readings suggest the law will face little resistance, following the King’s intervention and referral to the High Council for mediation. Another contentious bill is the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Code (Bill No. 03.23), which is still under review in the Justice and Legislation Committee. Disagreements persist between the Ministry of Justice...

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a series of major initiatives aimed at improving public services, infrastructure, and the state's revenue generation on Saturday. According to a release, the cabinet decided to regularize the services of contractual employees who had completed two years of continuous service as of March 31, 2025. It also approved the regularization of daily waged workers and contingent paid workers who had completed four years of continuous service as of the same date. The cabinet approved the takeover of the 382 MW Sunni, 210 MW Luhri Stage-I, and 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydroelectric projects, which were earlier allotted to SJVNL, as well as the 500 MW Dugar and 180 MW Baira Suil hydroelectric projects allotted to NHPC. To facilitate the takeover of the Sunni Luhri Stage-I, Dhaulasidh, and Dugar projects, an independent evalua...

Members of the Rwandan Parliamentarians Network on Population and Development (RPRPD) have commended the government’s health service programmes and strategies outlined in the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) and committed to supporting the implementation of the initiatives to ensure a healthy population that contributes to national development. ALSO READ: PM Ngirente to present govt's five-year development strategy to parliament The commitments were made during an advocacy capacity-building workshop on population and development organized by RPRPD, on March 21, under the theme Population and Development Programs in the 2nd National Strategy for Transformation – NST2 2024-2029. The health sector resolution focused on monitoring the provision of services related to reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, and non-communicable diseases, especially for youth, and all Rwandans in general. It also emphasized improving access to maternal and child healthcare. Overall, the parlia...

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephonic conversation with President Asif Ali Zardari to inquire about his health. The Prime Minister expressed his best wishes for President Zardari and prayed for his swift and complete recovery. 'May Allah grant you a speedy recovery,' the Prime Minister said. He added that the entire nation is praying for the President's good health. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. ( Syndigate.info ).

Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Aliyu has revealed that over 60 per cent of corruption cases investigated by the Commission at the local government level were linked to diversion of public funds intended for critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities. The ICPC chairman stated this during a stakeholders' meeting held in Abuja on Thursday to launch the commission's Accountability and Corruption Prevention Programme for Local Governments (ACPP-LG). According to Aliyu, the ACPP-LG is an essential initiative aimed at tackling corruption, financial mismanagement, and governance weaknesses within Nigeria's 774 local councils. "Local governments are integral to delivering essential public services, but many are hindered by weak transparency structures and the mismanagement of funds. "This initiative is crucial as over 60 percent of the corruption cases we inves...

Patna (Bihar) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the Parliament cleared the Waqf Amendment Bill , Rashtriya Janata Dal ( RJD ) leader Abdul Bari Siddiqui on Friday lashed out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar , saying that he remains "unhealthy" because a healthy Kumar wouldn't have extended support to the bill. "Although he has been elected as the Chief Minister, I can't say that he is not capable of being a CM. However, we are seeing Bihar CM Nitish Kumar 's health. I believe a healthy Nitish Kumar cannot make such a decision. This is definitely a decision made by an unhealthy Nitish Kumar ," Siddiqui told ANI. All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Friday said that they would approach the Supreme Court and peacefully protest against it. Abbas claimed they w...

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured that President Bola Tinubu is committed to providing accessible and affordable healthcare to rural communities in the Niger Delta and other parts of the country that have long suffered neglect. She gave the assurance on Thursday during the launch of access to health insurance services for vulnerable and impoverished communities, as well as the inauguration of a Cottage Hospital and a Community School built by the Niger Delta Development Commission in collaboration with the Renewed Hope Initiative at Otuasega, Ogbia Local Government Area, Bayelsa State. The First Lady emphasised that the Federal Government is focused on significantly improving lives by ensuring that communities have access to prompt medical care, thereby reducing the country’s mortality rate. Additionally, Senator Tinubu flagged off the NDDC 2025 free medical outreach and the donation of medical equipment to health facilities across the region. She...

Click here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport Jackie Baillie has got it into her head that it’s her job to come to Holyrood and ask about health. Quite where Scottish Labour’s health spokeswoman got this notion from is a mystery, not least to John Swinney . The first minister spends half his time expressing astonishment at queries being put to him and the other half studiously not answering them. The man’s so sleekit he should come with his own ‘caution: slippery surface’ sign. Baillie, standing in for Anas Sarwar, noted that the SNP government’s latest NHS plan was the fifth in four years, adding: ‘I know that Biffa is suing the government, but that is not the kind of recycling that Scots are looking for.’ Booooo! Much like BBC Scotland’s comedy output, this is no laughing matter. There are patients across the country who’ve been waiting for years to recover and get back on their feet, a pligh...

The lawmaker, who presented the cheque at the Health Insurance during his visit to the office in Uyo on Thursday, said that the amount would cover the enrollment of 800 members of his constituency into the scheme. Etteh, represented by Kingsley Mbre , PDP Eket Central, Ward 1 Leader, said that he supported the ARISE Health policy of the Gov. Umo Eno -led administration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eno flagged off the scheme in the state on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Etteh noted that sound health allows people to maximise their potential and benefit more from government plans and programmes. The lawmaker urged the people of the constituency to partake and be beneficiaries of the scheme. Etteh commended the state governor for prioritising the health needs of the people by investing in the primary and secondary health facilities across the state. He added that with the effort, Akwa Ibom would become a haven for health tourists in a few ...

Governor Josh Shapiro is challenging the USDA’s choice to revoke $13 million in support for the Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program. This initiative was set to aid 189 Pennsylvania farms over the coming three years. On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis facilitated a roundtable meeting at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank to address issues of food insecurity across the state along with a fundraising initiative. State and municipal officials have warned that without these financial resources, both farmers and food banks could face significant difficulties. We definitely require the support of the federal government because absorbing the proposed budget cuts isn’t feasible," Davis stated. "I believe everyone needs to face this reality head-on. The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) offers financial assistance to states aiming to buy locally sourced foods, thereby aiding farmers and providing sustenance for Penn...

Aden Duale has defended his leadership of the Ministry of Health, emphasising that expertise in medicine is not a requirement for leading the sector Duale pledged to address long-standing employment issues for healthcare workers, including gratuity settlement and transition of workers to permanent and pensionable terms He also committed to improving Kenya’s healthcare system by cracking down on unqualified practitioners .co.ke journalist Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has responded strongly to his critics, asserting that he does not need to be a doctor to lead the Ministry of Health effectively. He pointed out that, over the past two decades, only two doctors have served in the ministry's top leadership positions, which, in his view, highlights that professional qualifications in medicine are not a necessity for the ro...

Washington On Tuesday, the Republican Party’s narrow lead in the House expanded slightly following victories for GOP contenders in two special elections held in Florida’s congressional districts. Republican state Sen. Randy Fine defeated Democrat Josh Weil for the 6th District seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, who left to become President Trump's national security adviser. Waltz had won the seat by more than 30 points in November, but Fine's margin was less, around 14 points ahead of Weil, with 99% of votes counted Tuesday night. In the 1st District, Republican Jimmy Patronis, who serves as the state's chief financial officer, won against Democrat Gay Valimont, an advocate for gun control, in the race for the position left vacant by Matt Gaetz . The victories boost the Republicans' tally in the House to 220 seats versus the Democrats' 213. Two seats previously held by deceased Democratic representatives remain unfilled. Even though Republ...

The law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher, which counts among its partners individuals such as a former Vice President, specializes in various legal areas. Kamala Harris Her spouse has agreed to a settlement with the Trump administration under which they will supply $100 million for legal assistance. Thomas Cerabino and Matthew Feldman, who serve as co-chairs at Wilkie, stated in a joint release that the company anticipates establishing a productive partnership with the Trump Administration and believes their arrangement aligns well with the organization’s established protocols. The Context Wilkie is the most recent prominent U.S. law firm to enter into an agreement with Trump. Comparable accords have been reached over the past few weeks. Paul Weiss and Skadden Arps in an effort to evade or resolve executive orders lifting for them has been done. Since resuming his role in office, Trump has signed executive orders aimed at preventing security clearances and termi...

A Republican senator explained how upcoming cuts For Medicare and Medicaid, his plan might be effective, and his ideas could bring positive outcomes for millions of Americans. Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana informed CNBC on Tuesday about the reductions in budget Medicaid and Medicare Under the suggested Republican budget, these changes wouldn’t affect the actual benefits themselves but would aim at reducing costs related to their management. According to Cassidy, this approach has the potential to cut expenses without altering the crucial support provided through benefit payouts that many depend on. Why It Matters The Republican budget proposal for 2025 includes $2 trillion in required spending decreases. Although the budget does not directly cut funding from Medicaid or Medicare, recent assessments suggest that meeting this fiscal objective might prove challenging without affecting these two publicly funded healthcare initiatives. Across the country, appr...

Three federal agencies are currently examining approximately $9 billion worth of contracts and grants involving the government and Harvard University, focusing on how the university has handled issues related to antisemitism. On Monday, the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, along with the U.S. General Services Administration, declared that they are examining $8.7 billion in grants and over $255 million in contracts involving Harvard, its subsidiaries, and the federal government, as stated in an official press release. "Harvard has long stood as an emblem of the American Dream—a top ambition for students globally who aspire to work diligently and gain acceptance into this prestigious university," stated Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. Harvard’s inability to shield students from anti-Semitic discrimination on campus—while prioritizing contentious doctrines over open investigation—has severely jeopardized its standing. The university can rect...