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JUST IN: Tinubu approves incorporation of 774 Health Fellows into civil service
By Kunle Sanni President Bola Tinubu has approved the incorporation of 774 newly recruited National Health Fellows into Nigeria’s civil service, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare workforce. The announcement was made on Thursday at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja. The National Health Fellows Programme, led by the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, is designed to…
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FEC approves N2.1bn for rehabilitation of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.1 billion for the rehabilitation and upgrade of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH) in Bauchi to enhance healthcare services in the region. Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced the approval on Wednesday while addressing reporters after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential…
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FEC approves N4.5bn for locally made anti-hypertensive, anti-diabetic medications
By Kunle Sanni The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N4.5 billion for the procurement of antibiotics, anti-hypertensive, and anti-diabetic medications to enhance healthcare access across the country. Minister of Health, Ali Pate, announced the approval on Wednesday while briefing reporters at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, following a FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. “Mr. President had previously…
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Oyo revitalizes 66 PHCs to boost healthcare delivery
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo Oyo State Government has announced plans to upgrade 66 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) acorss the State with at least two facilities in each of the 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs). Speaking at a critical stakeholders’ meeting in Ibadan, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi emphasized that the revitalization of PHCs is a fundamental step in…
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LASG unveils pathway to malaria pre-elimination, deploys digital innovation
The Lagos State Government has launched pathway to Malaria Pre-Elimination and Digitization Programme, an ambitious initiative designed to accelerate malaria elimination through digital innovations, strengthened case management, and enhanced public-private partnerships. Speaking at a high-level press briefing held at the Lagos State Ministry of Health, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, emphasised that the programme is a crucial…
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Lagos unveils MICHD programme to strengthen maternal, child health
… As Health District III expands health insurance coverage to 600 vulnerables As part of efforts to enhance maternal and child health in Lagos State, the Lagos State Office of Political, Legislative, and Civic Engagement in partnership with the State’s Health District III, has unveiled the Mother, Infant, and Child Development (MICHD) Programme for residents of Lekki, Epe, and Eti-Osa.…
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MobiHealth partners Medicaid Cancer Foundation to revolutionise cancer treatment in Africa
A new international collaboration is set to transform cancer treatment in Africa, making world-class care accessible to patients regardless of their location. The initiative, led by Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, President-Elect of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), brings together the Medicaid Cancer Foundation, WorldCare International, and Mobihealth International to bridge the continent’s cancer care gap through telemedicine and global…
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NAFDAC DG alleges threat to life, seeks death penalty for fake drug producers
By Kunle Sanni The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised concerns over threats to her life and the safety of agency staff amid an ongoing crackdown on counterfeit drugs in Nigeria. Speaking at a State House briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Adeyeye also advocated for the death penalty…
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Lagos Health District IV takes free medical outreach to villages
The Permanent Secretary of District IV in the Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Abimbola Bowale has said that the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is committed to an inclusive healthcare system that leaves no one behind, irrespective of tribe, demography or economic status. The Permanent Secretary made this known when Health District IV took its medical outreach services train…
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First Lady leads campaign against HIV/AIDS, syphilis, hepatitis in northern Nigeria
The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed concern over the rising rates of HIV/AIDS infections in the country, calling for collective action to combat the spread of the disease, along with syphilis and hepatitis. Speaking at the launch of the Free-To-Shine campaign in Kaduna State, targeting Nigeria’s North West geopolitical zone, Senator Tinubu emphasized the urgency of…
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