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Nasarawa PHCs in shambles despite $500,000 funding from Bill Gates
Primary Health Care centres across Nasarawa State are in a deplorable state, with most facilities ill-equipped and inadequately staffed, according to an investigation.
Military treats over 300 Mushin residents in free medical outreach
More than 300 residents of Mushin, on Thursday, benefitted from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre (NAFRC) in Oshodi, Lagos.
Federal government hails Edo governor on launch of social health insurance scheme
The Federal Government has commended the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki for launching the Edo State Social Health Insurance Scheme, designed to make healthcare affordable and accessible to residents across the state.
1,120 primary healthcare centres gone kaput in Niger
In what may be described as a mockery of Nigeria’s commitment to ensuring universal health coverage for all citizens by 2030, over 1,120 out of 1,400 existing Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Niger state are no longer functional.
UNICEF hands over 22 renovated PHCs to Bauchi government
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Bauchi office, on Tuesday handed over 22 renovated Primary Health Centres (PHCs) it renovated to the state government to enhance health care delivery in the state.
WHO urges countries to invest one per cent GDP in primary health care
Countries must invest at least one per cent of their gross domestic product (GDP) in primary health care development in order to achieve Universal Health Coverage, a new World Health Organisation report has said.
Osun government begins inauguration of 100 PHCs
Osun State government has disclosed that it would begin the inauguration of the revitalised 100 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state.
Osun governor inaugurates eight primary health care centres
Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun in Monday inaugurated eight newly renovated primary health care centres in the state.
1,000 people benefit from free surgical intervention in Lagos
No fewer than one thousand people, including children have benefited from the free surgical intervention offered by the Lagos State Government and a non-governmental organisation, BOSKOH Lagos Healthcare Mission.
Medical practitioner urges governments to increase access to quality primary health care
A Medical General Practitioner, Dr Olukayode Akinlade, on Tuesday, urged government at all levels to increase and improve access to quality primary health care services across Nigeria.
Lagos governor kicks off free healthcare for children
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, flagged off a free healthcare programme aimed at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments in children.
Health week: Council tasks community on need to stay healthy
The Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area (AOLG), has advised residents of the area, particularly parents and women, to ensure they always stay healthy and protected against diseases.
Governor Mohammed: Providing quality healthcare remains our priority
Bauchi State governor, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has reiterated that the provision of quality healthcare services remains one of the priorities of his administration.
Emir: PHCs can handle 70 per cent of health challenges in Kwara
The Emir of Shonga in Kwara, Haliru Yahaya, says 70 per cent of health challenges in the state can be handled at Primary Health Care (PHC) centres if they are adequately funded.
Osun governors laments state of trauma centre in state hospital
Osun State Governor Gboyega Oyetola has lamented the invasion of monkeys from the Osun Osogbo groove as they vandalized the trauma centre at State hospital, Asubiaro in Osogbo.
Federal government restates commitment to Universal Health Coverage
The Federal Government says it will work closely with state governments towards providing quality healthcare services for the populace with a view to achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Nigerian physicians in America offer free medical services in FCT
The Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA) has started a free medical and surgical services in AMAC and Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Federal government urged to decentralise the health sector
A medical doctor and the Secretary-General of Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE), Dr Kunle Olajide, has called on the Federal Government to decentralise the nation’s health sector and adhere strictly to the Abuja 2001 Declaration on Health.
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Convicted Orji Kalu: 2023, here we come
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Femi Falana: Federal government wants Omoyele Sowore, Olawale Bakare transferred to prison
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer slams reports suggesting he is close to the sack
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I didn’t know it was against the law to kill my two-day-old grandchild ―...
The Forty-seven-year-old grandmother, Tope Akinola, who was recently arrested by the Ogun state police command for poisoning her your two-day-old granddaughter in Ogun state has revealed that she didn’t know it was against the law to kill the two-day-old granddaughter. She further revealed that she did it out of poverty and not because she didn’t like the baby’s father.
Beko Ransome-Kuti’s wife passes on at 74
Bose, the wife of the late human rights activist, Beko Ransome-Kuti, has died at the age of 74 years.