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The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has emphasized the need for Nigeria’s health policies to be grounded in the everyday experiences and voices of local communities. Professor Pate made the point during the 10th anniversary of the Stella Adadevoh Health Trust in Abuja. Professor Pate,…
The National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System, NEMSAS, says it is committed to improving emergency healthcare delivery across Nigeria through stronger collaboration with government agencies, private partners, and the media. At the inauguration of the NEMSAS Media Cell in Abuja, the National Programme Manager, Dr. Emuren Doubra, explained that…
As part of efforts to fast-track progress toward Universal Health Coverage, the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, says it has taken decisive steps to enforce Nigeria’s health insurance law among self-funding government agencies and ensure full compliance with the NHIA Act 2022, which makes health insurance mandatory for all. Speaking…
The Rotary Action Group for Reproductive, Maternal and Child Health (RMCH) has announced a nationwide scale-up of its flagship health programme, “Together for Healthy Families in Nigeria”, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality across the country. The announcement was made during a stakeholder workshop on programme development and scale-up,…
Nasarawa State Leads in National Measles Rubella Immunization Campaign With 103% Coverage Over 1.36 million children have received the Measles Rubella (MR) vaccine in Nasarawa State, as part of Nigeria’s nationwide immunization campaign to protect children from the highly contagious disease. This milestone was disclosed by Mr. Abubakar Halilu Awe,…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has increased funding for the renovation of healthcare centres across Abuja as part of its commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery services in the territory. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Mandate Secretary of the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolape Fasawe, during…
More than 5,000 young girls across the Beninese municipalities of Zè and Djidja have received life-changing support through a major menstrual health education campaign spearheaded by the ECOWAS Representation in Benin, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO). This large-scale initiative focused on menstrual hygiene management, reproductive health…
In a bid to enhance the efficiency and accountability of health commodity distribution, the Kano State Ministry of Health has convened a high-level review meeting to assess the current Integrated Last-Mile Delivery (iLMD) system. The strategic meeting, held at Tahir Guest Palace Hotel, focused on evaluating and improving the supply…
Nigeria and the United Kingdom have signed a series of strategic agreements aimed at strengthening cooperation on migration, justice, and organised crime prevention during the 2025 edition of the Nigeria-UK Migration, Justice, and Home Affairs (MJHA) Dialogue, held in Abuja. The high-level meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Asari E. Allotey…
As part of activities marking World Sight Day 2025, the Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) and international NGO Sightsavers, has provided free eye screening to no fewer than 300 civil servants and students in Ilorin. The initiative, aimed at promoting eye health…
