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Strange new disease in Nigeria kills four, over 130 hospitalised
The Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed the outbreak of an illness with an unclear cause in Sokoto state. According to the agency’s Director General, Dr Jide Idris, to date, 164 suspected cases have been identified in six (6) wards of the Isa local government area, including Bargaja (22), Isa North (17), Isa South (98), Tozai…
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Bagudu lauds NARD valuable contribution to Health sector in Nigeria
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu has commended the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) for their valuable contribution to the health sector. He gave this commendation yesterday, when a delegation from the Association paid him a courtesy visit, in Abuja. Bagudu said that the Federal Government was committed to involving seasoned experts and experienced hands…
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FG disburses N25bn to NPHCDA, NHIA for healthcare delivery
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25bn to the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), to expand and enhance healthcare delivery to Nigerians. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, disclosed this while reaffirming the unrelenting commitment of the present administration to transforming the healthcare system to attain Universal…
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Remi Tinubu becomes National Stop TB Champion
The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has advocated for a renewed commitment, especially at the state level to the fight Tuberculosis in Nigeria. She was speaking during her investiture as the Global and National Stop TB Champion at the State House Abuja. Senator Oluremi Tinubu applauded the role of the Federal Ministry of Health…
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Tinubu is committed to enhanced healthcare delivery, says Shettima
Enhanced healthcare delivery is a top priority in the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu renewed hope administration, the Vice President, Kashim Shettima has said. He also said that the Federal Government will support the training of personnel in its teaching hospitals and other tertiary health institutions in the country to meet emerging challenges of healthcare delivery. The Vice President gave the…
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Photos: FG considers banning importation of needles, syringes
In a bid to strengthen the economy and foster local production, the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa has advocated for a complete halt on the importation of medical syringes into Nigeria. This call was echoed by the Director General of National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye during a visit to the…
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World Water Day: FG, UNESCO, Development Partners reaffirm commitment to provision of water, sanitation by 2030
The Federal Government, in collaboration with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and esteemed Development Partners on Friday, underscored the critical importance of ensuring universal access to clean water and sanitation for all Nigerians by 2030. This was revealed at the Commemoration of 2024 World Water Day held in Abuja, with the theme “Water for Peace”, attended by…
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OGSG reassures residents of qualitative healthcare
By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta Ogun State government has reassured the residents of qualitative healthcare. The Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, gave the assurance in Abeokuta, while playing host to delegates from Global Fund and allied partners, including, United Nations’ Children Fund (UNICEF), Society for Family Health (SFH), Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) and National Tuberculosis and Leprosy Control Programme…
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Primary healthcare, most inclusive to physical, mental health – Ali Pate
Kunle Sanni, Abuja The Minister of Health, Ali Pate, says that the primary healthcare system is the most effective and inclusive way to improve people’s physical and mental health, including sexual and reproductive health, and social well-being. This, according to him, can be achieved through a well-sustained Human Resources for Health program. Pate who said this in a post via…
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FG inaugurates Committee on Digital in Health Initiative
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 20-man committee for the implementation of Nigeria Digital in Health Initiative (NDHI) geared towards transforming national digital healthcare architecture across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, while presenting letters of appointments to members of the committee recently in Abuja, said it is another milestone in the journey…
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