Health
FG to track healthcare access for vulnerable Nigerians – Salako
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it will monitor whether vulnerable Nigerians covered by the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) receive the…
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Health
Ebola: Expert urges protective equipment for healthcare workers
By Diana Omueza Medical laboratory expert Stephen Oricha has warned that healthcare workers face increased exposure to Ebola without adequate protective equipment and strict…
Health
Kingibe seeks sustainable domestic financing for healthcare
By Abdullahi Maku Sen. Ireti Kingibe has called for sustainable domestic financing and stronger legislative intervention to address healthcare deficits in Nigeria and other…
Features
Can specialised universities bridge Nigeria’s healthcare manpower gap?
By Funmilayo Adeyemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical gaps in healthcare systems worldwide, highlighting the need for countries to…
General News
Don says doctors’ exodus threatens healthcare delivery in Nigeria
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A Consultant Neurologist at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Prof. Kolawole Wahab, says the increasing migration of doctors abroad…
Health
FG revitalises 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services
By Justina Auta The Federal Government says it has revitalised 4,434 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) nationwide, to expand access to quality healthcare services.…
Health
FG approves N40.7bn for healthcare, extends insurance to prisoners
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government says it has approved the disbursement of N40.7 billion for healthcare delivery through the Basic Health Care Provision…
Health
MSF urges integration of noma care into primary healthcare
By Muhammad Nasir Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, has urged Nigeria to integrate noma prevention, early detection, treatment…
Health
Council prioritises health, remodels healthcare centres in FCT
By Monday Ijeh Danjuma Shekwolo, Chairman, Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says his administration has prioritised healthcare and commenced the remodelling of…
Health
Pharmacists integral members of healthcare system – Pate
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says pharmacists are integral members of Nigeria’s healthcare system and…