Buni enrolls 100 indigents in healthcare scheme
By Ahmed Abba Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe has sponsored the enrollment of 100 poor and vulnerable people under ‘Expanded Healthcare Services Scheme’ in […]
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Kaduna State Govt. validates health financing policy for equitable access to healthcare
Kaduna State Government has started a two-day meetingto validate its Healthcare Financing Policy and Strategy (KSHFPS) to ensure access toequitable and quality healthcare services. The […]
Emir of Suleja reaffirms support for healthcare delivery
The Emir of Suleja, Malam Muhammad Ibrahim on Monday, pledged continuous support for the efforts of the state government toward improved healthcare services in the […]
NHIS: says, Corps members to enjoy free healthcare services
Olukayode Babalola The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has assured corps members’ enrolees of free healthcare services, including their exclusion in paying a 10-per cent […]
Ikpeazu reiterates commitment to improved healthcare delivery
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia has reiterated the commitment of the state government towards improving the health sector by promoting effective healthcare […]
Yobe healthcare scheme to incorporate informal sector – Official
By Ahmed Abba Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA), says it has begun stakeholders engagement to fast track incorporation of informal sector into the […]
Katsina contributory healthcare scheme enrols 258,675 workers – Official
The Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Scheme (CHCS), enrolled 258,675 civil servants in the programme, according to its Director-General, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim-Tukur. Ibrahim-Tukur stated this at […]
Military, NPHCDA partner to improve healthcare delivery to Armed Forces personnel
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) are committed to sustaining the collaborative healthcare arrangement with […]
Ondo commissioner solicits cooperation to enhance healthcare delivery
The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Banji Ajaka, has solicited the support of officials of the ministry, departments, agencies and other stakeholders for an […]
79 PHCs get N418m as Zulum launches Borno’s Basic Healthcare Fund Zulum is exceptional, says Minister, others
Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Tuesday launched Borno State’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, with the disbursement of N418m to 79 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across […]
World Bank charges Nigeria to tax alcohol, cigarettes to improve primary healthcare
The World Bank Group has called on the Federal Government to impose special taxes on alcohol, cigarettes and sugar-sweetened beverages to improve primary healthcare. “If […]
Healthcare delivery vital to improving economic status of rural dwellers-Rep Chike Okafor
The member representing Ehime-Mbano/ Ihitte-Uboma/ Obowo Federal Constituency of Imo State in the House of Representatives, Rep. Chike Okafor has described the provision of health […]
SERAP asks court to stop Buhari from spending N26bn on travels, meals, others
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to “stop President Muhammadu Buhari from spending N26bn in the […]
What Happens in Anambra On Saturday? It Depends
By Azu Ishiekwene Just hours before voters in Anambra State decide the next governor, a party not on the ballot is getting serious attention. The […]
Expert alerts healthcare workers on Arboviral diseases
Prof. Olatunji Kolawole of the Department of Microbiology, University of Ilorin (Unilorin), has alerted healthcare workers on early identification and diagnosis of arboviral infections, which […]
Foundation begins 6 days free medical treatment in Badagry
A non-governmental organisation, Ejalonibu Foundation, on Thursday began a six-day medical eye treatment to people in different communities in Badagry area of Lagos State. Mr […]
Gender equality: NGO tackles barriers against gender inequality
A public health non-governmental organisation, Nigeria Health Watch (NHW), is bringing to the fore, the barrier that gender inequality continues to pose to the realisation […]
People living with HIV/AIDS in Bauchi State seek government’s intervention in treatment cost
The Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, Bauchi State chapter, on Tuesday sought the state government’s intervention in the treatment of members to curtail health […]
Osinbajo leads prayers against forces of evil, hate, division, injustice
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, on Thursday, in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, led other clergymen in praying against forces of evil, hate, division, injustice, insurgency and other […]
Lalu to provide healthcare services, education for PWDs in FCT
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu, has pledged his willingness to support Persons with Disabilities by […]
Corruption: Nigeria loses $2.9 billion yearly from tax incentives to corporations – Rafsanjani
By Chimezie Godfrey The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) and Head of Transparency International TI, Nigeria, Auwal Rafsanjani says Nigeria loses $2.9 […]
Prison Fellowship Nigeria set to support vulnerable children in Nasarawa State
Prison Fellowship Nigeria (PFN), a faith-based NGO, says it is set to support 47 vulnerable and “at-risk’’ children in Nasarawa State on education, safety, healthcare, social […]
Senate condemns $200 m loan to buy nets
By Haruna Salami The Senate has roundly condemned the proposal by the Federal Ministry of Health to borrow 200million dollars under the Malaria programme to […]
Committee advises parents to continue to vaccinate children against polio
The Nigeria National Polio Plus Committee (NNPPC) has advised Nigerian parents to continue to get their children immunised against polio despite the fact that the […]
Kogi govt to provide 10,000 vulnerable citizens free quality healthcare—Official
Kogi Government says it will provide no fewer than 10, 000 vulnerable residents of the state, free quality healthcare services under the BelloCare equity fund […]