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Kaduna Gov pledges to remodel, upgrade 255 PHCs
Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State has promised to overhaul the health sector by remodeling and upgrading all the 255 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) in the state to level 2 status.
Sani…
Cholera Outbreak Claims 15 Lives, Infects 800 in Unity State
A cholera outbreak in Unity State has claimed 15 lives, with health officials confirming a total of 800 reported cases as of Wednesday.
The Acting Director General of the State Ministry…
NHIA plans 20% more enrolment in 2025
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced its intention to surpass the presidential mandate of enrolling 20 per cent Nigerians into health insurance by 2025.
Dr…
WHO: 2.2 Billion Malaria Cases Prevented Since 2000
An estimated 2.2 billion malaria cases have been prevented globally since 2000, thanks to public health interventions such as risk education, mosquito net usage, and vaccinations, the World…
NHIA unveils transformative agenda to expand health insurance
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has unveiled a transformative agenda to expand health insurance coverage, improve equity, enhance the quality of care, and boost efficiency…
FG restates commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening and transforming the country's healthcare system.
Mr Adeyemi Adeniran, the Statistician-General of the Federation…
Lagos Health Workers Begin 3-Day Strike Over Salary Adjustment
Health workers across Lagos State commenced a three-day warning strike on Wednesday, citing the non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS).
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Nigerian Navy provides free medical services to 2 Delta communities
The Forward Operating Base (FOB), Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has provided free medical services to Aruton and Oporoza communities in Warri South-West Local Government of Delta.
The…
Oyo Govt. urges pregnant women to undergo HIV test
Oyo State Government has called on pregnant women to undergo HIV test to determine their status.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Ibadan by the Commissioner for…
WHO commends Africa’s progress in combating HIV/AIDS
Dr Matshidiso Moeti, World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, has commended African countries for their progress in combating HIV/AIDS.
Moeti said, “As of now, about…