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HEALTH

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Health Ministry Harps On Policy Implementation For Improved Nutrition

By Florence Adewale The Federal Ministry of Health has identified delay in translation of Policy frameworks into actionable Programmes as one of the Challenges slowing down the fulfilment of Commitments made in the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit. The Director, Nutrition Department, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Mrs. Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi made this known in Abuja, at a media engagement on Advancing Nigeria's Nutrition Commitments from pledges into concrete […]

todayDecember 15, 2023

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Extend National Health Insurance Program To Other Citizens

By Florence Adewale Stakeholders in the health sector have been called upon to scale up and extend the National Health Insurance program to other citizens of Nigeria, particularly the poor and most vulnerable in the society. The FCT Cordinator for the Control of Tuberculosis, Mr. Nathaniel Salifu who made the call at a media parley in Abuja explained that the poor are often less educated and unemployed, hence lack the […]

todayDecember 1, 2023

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FG To Revamp 18,000 Health Centers

The National Economic Council, on Thursday, approved plans to overhaul 17,000 and 774 primary and secondary healthcare centres, respectively, nationwide. It said the move was in response to identified funding gaps and deteriorating healthcare metrics, as revealed by a presentation by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, to the council. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, detailed the government’s strategy to State House Correspondents following the […]

todayNovember 24, 2023

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Nigerian Woman Becomes First Black Health Minister In Canada

A 39-year-old Nigerian woman, Uzoma Chioma Asagwara has made history as she becomes the first black health minister and deputy premier of the Province of Manitoba in Canada. Asagwara who hails from Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State, took her oath of office this week, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. Asagwara’s rise to the position is a remarkable feat, as she not only becomes a […]

todayOctober 23, 2023

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Breaking: PBAT Appoints New CEOs In Health Sector

President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers of Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Ajuri Ngelale, the Presidential spokesman who made this known in a statement on Friday named the new CEOs as; Executive Secretary/CEO, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Dr. Muyi Aina Director-General/CEO, National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Dr. Kelechi Ohiri Dr. Muyi Aina is a globally […]

todayOctober 20, 2023

Health Insurance: NHIA, NAFDAC Approve Logo For Branded Drugs
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Health Insurance: NHIA, NAFDAC Approve Logo For Branded Drugs

A logo has been approved by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA for the branded health insurance drugs, which are billed to be available designated NHIA partnering hospitals next month. >The logo which is like a fan shape has the NHIA colours for easy identification, and NHIA has chosen seven states (Delta, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Niger, Osun, and […]

todayOctober 12, 2023

Health Stakeholders Call For Strengthening Of Community Referral Systems
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Health Stakeholders Call For Strengthening Of Community Referral Systems

To curtail the outbreak of diseases and pandemics in the country, stakeholders in the health sector have called for the strengthening of community ownership and referral systems. At a National Advocacy-focused media meeting, the National Coordinator, Civil Society for Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN, Mr. Ayo Ipinmoye said there was a need to engage with community stakeholders and strengthen data gathering to control disease outbreaks. Mr. Ipinmoye who highlighted […]

todayOctober 2, 2023

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AMAC Seeks Collaboration For Health Care Delivery At Grassroots

By Florence Adewale   Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, of the FCT has promised to collaborate with relevant stakeholders willing to support effective healthcare delivery at the grassroots. The Deputy Director, Health Department of the Area Council, Dr. Uduak Archibong made the promise when the advocacy team implementing the Resilient and Sustainable System for Health in the FCT paid her a visit. Dr. Archibong who appreciated the team for supporting […]

todaySeptember 26, 2023

FG Begins Assessment Of Challenges Facing Vaccine Rollout
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FG Begins Assessment Of Challenges Facing Vaccine Rollout

As part of efforts to reduce the number of children who have never received a vaccination, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali-Pate has begun an assessment of the challenges facing vaccine rollout. Professor Pate who paid a visit to the Primary Healthcare Centre, NewKaru, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa state, and the palace of Etsu Karu, Chief Luka Panya said Global Alliance For Vaccine […]

todaySeptember 18, 2023