Health
Groups move to strengthen evidence-based health reportage
By Lilian U. Okoro The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) in conjunction with Engender Health, on Thursday held a roundtable…
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Health
Anambra enrols 10,384 PLHIV in health insurance scheme
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government says no fewer than 10,384 People Living with HIV (PLHIV) have been enrolled in the state’s health insurance…
Health
FG seeks health reform support as NGO identifies 60,000 zero-dose children
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has called for sustained support for health sector reforms as Technical Advice Connect (TAConnect) announced it identified more…
Defence/Security
NGO targets food security, community safety through agriculture, healthcare outreach
An NGO, EarthSprings Global Grace Empowerment Initiative (ESGGEI), has identified integrated agriculture, healthcare and improved security as key drivers of food security and sustainable rural development.
Health
FG moves to sustain COVID-19 grant gains, strengthen health security
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has announced a shift from emergency response to long-term sustainability of critical health systems strengthened under the COVID-19…
Features
The health sector revolution in Borno
By Abdullahi Mohammed, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) By most accounts, the health sector in Borno has witnessed unprecedented transformation in the…
Defence/Security
Defence health agency seeks increased funding, telemedicine adoption
Retired Rear Adm. Azeez Afolayan, Managing Director of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), has called for increased funding and stronger support for military healthcare.
Health
Expert advocates community participation in health coverage
By Stephen Adeleye Dr Terfa Kene, President of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), has urged local government chairmen in Kogi…
Health
Niger set up health agency to regulate private healthcare services
By Mary Aliyu Niger Ministry of Health says it has set up the Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) to promote quality, safety and regulatory…
Health
NGO distributes hygiene kits to promote menstrual health awareness
By Safia Abdulrahman An NGO, Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has distributed free menstrual hygiene kits and raised awareness on menstrual health to…