12 h. ago FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa

Tribune Online FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa He stressed the need for strengthened resource mobilisation, innovative financing mechanisms, and private sector participation to achieve UHC. FG seeks innovative solutions to achieve universal health coverage in Africa Tribune Online

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15 h. ago Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts

From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure Medical experts have decried the loss incurred by the Nigerian government to medical tourism yearly, lamenting that the country loses about 1.2 billion dollars to medical tourism annually. Experts and stakeholders in the health sector who gathered at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, for the fourth annual Public Health […] The post Nigeria loses 1.2 billion US dollars to medical tourism yearly – Experts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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19 h. ago One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner

Tribune Online One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Oyo State Commissioner for Health, Dr Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, stated that to achieve universal health coverage in Oyo State, a comprehensive sector-wide strategy that includes a unified plan, budget, and method for reporting findings is essential. Speaking at the opening of a four-day capacity development training for health leaders and managers, organized by the Oyo State […] One plan, one budget, vital to universal health coverage — Oyo Health Commissioner Tribune Online

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19 h. ago We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor

Tribune Online We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor THE Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has expressed concerns about the increasing prevalence of mental health issues, particularly among students in Nigerian universities. He stated that this served as a reminder that university health services needed to gradually incorporate more specialized treatments while also expanding their offerings beyond curative care […] We have challenges with mental health, particularly among students, across all universities —Adebowale, UI vice chancellor Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth

Tribune Online FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth "The President has made it clear: we will no longer be a nation that imports solutions to problems we have the capacity to solve," Nnaji said. FG seeks youths’ innovative solutions to drive Nigeria’s tech growth Tribune Online

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1 week ago Olla Systems Certified For PCI DSS, Reinforces Commitment To Secure Infrastructure

Olla Systems, a leading provider of cloud and IT infrastructure solutions, has achieved the globally recognized Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) certification, underscoring its strong commitment to secure, compliant, and resilient digital infrastructure for businesses in regulated sectors.   The PCI DSS certification sets a high bar for protecting cardholder data during […]

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2 w. ago Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja Abia-North senator, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu, has thanked President Bola Tinubu for signing into law the bills establishing the Federal College of Education, Bende, and the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Bende, both in Abia State. Coming under Order 42 of the Senate Standing Rules to make a personal […] The post Sen Kalu lauds Tinubu, Deputy Speaker for establishing federal institutions in Bende appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Federal Gov’t Approves N65bn Disbursement To Health Facilities

The Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) on Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) has approved the disbursement of N65billion to healthcare facilities to strengthen primary health care delivery and advance progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the country. The breakdown showed that the committee approved the application of ₦32,880,443,906.00 drawn from the first quarter of 2025 […]

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2 w. ago Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia

By Doris Obinna Save the Children has announced a fresh call for innovation partners as part of its Immunisation Accelerator, aimed at increasing vaccination rates among children in Nigeria and Ethiopia. The initiative, backed by a $1 million grant from global healthcare company GSK, is focused on supporting bold, locally driven solutions to address persistent […] The post Save the Children seeks bold innovators to boost child vaccinations in Nigeria, Ethiopia appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago ATBU Denies Issuing Illegal Postgraduate Certificates In Affiliation With Vom College

The management of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has denied a media report alleging that it was on the verge of issuing illegal postgraduate certificates to students of one of its affiliate institutions, the Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAHPT), Vom, in contravention of National Universities Commission (NUC) rules and regulations. […]

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3 w. ago Item People Hails Tinubu, Benjamin Kalu Over Siting Of University In Community

The Item community, in the Bende local government area of Abia State, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the siting of the Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences on its land. Within the week, President Tinubu signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences, Item. In […]

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3 w. ago Item people hail Tinubu, Kalu over siting of varsity in community

• Plead for early appropriation, commencement of construction work Item community, in Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, has commended President Bola  Tinubu for approving the siting of Federal University of Medical & Health Sciences on its land. President Tinubu, within the week, signed into law a bill establishing the Federal University of Medical […] The post Item people hail Tinubu, Kalu over siting of varsity in community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace

Tribune Online Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace The Dean of College of Health Sciences, Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji in Osun State, has lamented the food insecurity in the country with the attendant ripple effects on other sectors of the national economy. He made the remarks in a lecture titled: Resilient food systems: a foundation for sustainable national development, he delivered at […] Prof Afolayan laments food insecurity, demands concerted efforts to tackle menace Tribune Online

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