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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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Tinubu approves relocation of NACA to Federal Ministry of Health
President Bola Tinubu has approved the relocation of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. NACA was previously domiciled in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. A statement issued on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale,…
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NOA, UNICEF commit to new level of partnership
…as Mallam Issa-Onilu outlines reposition plan The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collobration with the United Nations Children Emergency Fund (UNICEF) have committed themselves to a new level of partnership that will ensure that the strategic objective of health for all citizens becomes realistic in Nigeria. This was the outcome of the first day of a strategic meeting between the…
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FG stops ‘Leave of Absence’ for health practitioners relocating abroad
The federal government has said no leave of absence for health practitioners relocating abroad. The government added that the relocating practitioners must resign their appointments. Minister of state for health, Tunji Alausa, made this known in a chat with journalists in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Alausa said a presidential executive order has been forwarded to chief medical directors of government-owned health…
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