86 m. ago Medical experts warn against treating patients without proper diagnosis

Medical experts in Osun State emphasized the importance of diagnostic investigations in healthcare practice. At the 3rd biennial conference for primary healthcare providers and traditional birth attendants in the Irewole, Isokan, and Ayedaade Federal Constituency of Osun State, the experts noted that conducting diagnostic investigations would provide medical practitioners with a clearer understanding of patients’ […]

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6 h. ago FG approves N32.9bn BHCPF payout to enhance primary healthcare nationwide

“The focus is not just on spending money, but on results on making sure that funds reach the frontline...

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34 h. ago Bauchi govt releases N872m for immunisation coverage in 2025

“These efforts have led to an increased budgetary allocation of about ₦40 billion to the state primary healthcare board..

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3 d. ago Abia emerges top performing state in primary healthcare in South

Abia State has been recognised as the top-performing state in primary healthcare in the South East zone, at the 2025 read more Abia emerges top performing state in primary healthcare in South-East

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6 d. ago Gates Foundation invested $27m in Nigeria’s primary healthcare over four years – Official

The Gates Foundation has invested $27m in Nigeria’s primary healthcare over four years, driving reforms and improving service delivery and immunization. Read More: https://punchng.com/gates-foundation-invested-27m-in-nigerias-primary-healthcare-over-four-years-official/

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6 d. ago Yobe emerges best in Nigeria in Primary Healthcare improvement, wins $1.2 million 

Governor Mai Mala Buni’s Healthcare Initiatives have received further recognition as Yobe secures national and North-East Primary Healthcare Leadership Awards read more Yobe emerges best in Nigeria in Primary Healthcare improvement, wins $1.2 million 

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6 d. ago PHCs: Yobe tops national rankings, wins $1.2m as govs boost healthcare budgets

Yobe State wins $1.2M, topping national rankings in the Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge for its exceptional commitment to grassroots healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/phcs-yobe-tops-national-rankings-wins-1-2m-as-govs-boost-healthcare-budgets/

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7 d. ago Governors’ Forum To Rank Members On Financing, Health Performance

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has announced that state governors will be ranked on health governance, financing and overall primary healthcare (PHC) performance as it unveiled the third edition of the Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards. The awards, scheduled for today, aim to strengthen accountability and drive reforms across Nigeria’s PHC systems. In a […]

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7 d. ago NGF unveils $6.1m awards for states leading in primary healthcare

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) announces $6.1 million for its Primary Healthcare Awards to reward states with outstanding performance in healthcare del Read More: https://punchng.com/ngf-unveils-6-1m-awards-for-states-leading-in-primary-healthcare/

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2 w. ago Africa’s next leap in health systems will come from lateral collaboration, not competition

Over the past decade, Africa has made remarkable progress in digital health, epidemic preparedness, primary healthcare reform, local manufacturing, and read more Africa’s next leap in health systems will come from lateral collaboration, not competition

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3 w. ago Oyo flags off MNCH week, targets over 500,000 children with comprehensive health services

THE Oyo State Government has launched the second round of its Maternal and Newborn Child Week (MNCW) for 2025, unveiling a wide-ranging package of essential health services designed to protect children and strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the state. Speaking at the flag-off in Ibadan, Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Primary Health Care Board […]

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3 w. ago Nigeria must strengthen primary healthcare to deliver real results for citizens — Pate

“Over the years, Premium Times has led powerful investigations to ensure the health system in Nigeria is strengthened

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