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The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reported that shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools, and provider training resources are significant challenges affecting the quality of family planning services in Abia and Akwa Ibom States. Dr. Eze Nwokoma, the Project Coordinator of SFH, made this statement in Abuja, highlighting the need for improvements in these areas.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced plans to expand cancer treatment services to improve public access and alleviate patient burdens. During the inauguration of a new radiotherapy unit, she also called for research into the rising cases of cancer and heart diseases among children.
The Orange Farm taxi rank clinic has been established to provide health services specifically for men, particularly taxi drivers, in response to concerns about HIV and TB. This initiative resulted from discussions between the Orange Farm United Taxi Association and the City of Johannesburg.