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Experts have called on governments at all tiers on the need for total commitment in the healthcare sector in order to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Nigerians. The appeal was made on Friday in Ilorin during the 2023 World Health
The Federal Government says measures have been put in place to make Primary Health Care Centres in rural areas attractive for health workers. The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, said this in Abuja on Thursday during the World Health Day, as
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reiterated its commitment to leave no one behind in efforts to provide financial protection to Nigerians against the cost of ill-health. The NHIA Coordinator in Kaduna State, Malam Aminu Tanimu, gave the commitment in an
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) FCT Chapter, has appealed to the Federal Government not to allow compromise in the appointment process of substantive Chief Medical Director (CMD) for National Hospital Abuja (NHA). Dr Charles Ugwuanyi, Chairman NMA-FCT, made the appeal at a
The Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA), says prostratectomy is now included in its health package for enrollees. Dr Simeon Onyemaechi, the Managing Director, ASHIA, said this at a quarterly meeting with healthcare providers on Friday in Awka. Onyemaechi said that Gov.
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, the Director-General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has cautioned Nigerians against continuous use of bleaching creams, saying it poses enormous danger to human health. Adeyeye spoke at the Media Sensitisation Workshop on the Dangers
The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, says the Federal Government plans to establish 100 oxygen generation plants across the country to ensure oxygen sufficiency. He said this on Tuesday in Abuja, during the 17th edition of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration
The Director-General of National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Dr Emem Omokaro, has appealed to state governments to domesticate the National Health Insurance Act to enhance access to healthcare by older persons. Omokaro made the appeal in an interview on Monday in Abuja.
President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) has reappointed the Director-General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Moji Adeyeye. A statement issued by NAFDAC Director of Public Affairs, Dr Abubakar Jimoh, on Friday in Abuja stated that Adeyeye re-appointment