3 d. ago Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has inaugurated a model Primary Health Centre in Utu Ikot Okpo, Etim-Ekpo Local read more Eno expands medicare access, inaugurates model primary health centre

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1 week ago Mbah’s huge investment in education, health, infrastructure turning point for Enugu –UNICEF

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has extolled Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State over the administration’s quality leadership, saying the governor’s huge investment in education, primary health care and infrastructure was a turning point in the state.     This was even as the governor reiterated the state’s commitment to […] The post Mbah’s huge investment in education, health, infrastructure turning point for Enugu –UNICEF appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC

Partner Ministry to tackle corruption From Fred Ezeh, Abuja Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), said it has identified severe governance and accountability challenges in the health sector, particularly at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, where pregnant women, children, and vulnerable populations are most affected. It also noted the diversion of […] The post Health sector faced with severe governance, accountability challenges — ICPC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Poor primary healthcare investment hurting Nigeria’s health system — Bayelsa dep gov

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has stated that inadequate investment in primary healthcare is a major factor responsible for inefficiencies and stunted growth in Nigeria’s healthcare system. Ewhrudjakpo made this remark on Thursday during a meeting with key health sector stakeholders, including the state commissioner for health, local government chairmen, and Read More

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2 w. ago NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system

Tribune Online NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has disclosed that it is taken a significant step towards strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system by engaging stakeholders from various tiers of government, civil society organiSations, and development partners. This, it said, the collaborative effort aims to boost the country’s primary healthcare system, ensuring that Nigerians have access […] NPHCDA engages stakeholders to boost primary healthcare system Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Bauchi Assembly Amends Law To Provide Free Sanitary Pads In Schools

Bauchi State House of Assembly has passed a bill to provide free sanitary pads in primary, secondary, and community schools across the State to help address problems associated with menstrual hygiene challenges among school girls. The House passed the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board Law of 2012 during a special sitting presided over […]

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2 w. ago FG pushes for standardised diagnostic services across healthcare levels

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The Federal Government is pushing for coordinated, standardised, and harmonised diagnostic services across all levels of the healthcare system, notably primary, secondary, and tertiary. The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made the suggestion at a National Summit on Diagnostics held in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the […] The post FG pushes for standardised diagnostic services across healthcare levels appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto distributes ₦1.66 billion drugs to PHCs to boost healthcare services

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Governor Ahmed Aliyu has flagged off the distribution of essential drugs and Mama kits to 244 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across the 23 local government areas. The distribution was aimed at improving healthcare service delivery, especially at the grassroots level. The drugs distributed include essential drugs, antihelminthic and haematinic drugs, under-5 […] The post Sokoto distributes ₦1.66 billion drugs to PHCs to boost healthcare services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Oyo flags off health insurance scheme for primary school pupils

The Oyo State government has flagged off the enrollment of 10,000 basic school pupils into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. read more Oyo flags off health insurance scheme for primary school pupils

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