1 week ago UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts, who came together to discuss the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare financing at a workshop and stakeholders’ engagement on budgeting and financing of Primary Healthcare and maternal […] The post UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mobilising community participation to strengthen primary health

Community participation is a cornerstone of effective primary healthcare delivery. By actively involving communities in health planning and implementation, we read more Mobilising community participation to strengthen primary health-care delivery

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1 week ago EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy on Nigeria’s healthcare

The European Union (EU) says it will spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions. Inga Stephanowicz, head of section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, said at the Project Developers Roundtable Workshop for NISHP in Abuja that the project aimed at […] The post EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy on Nigeria’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy in Nigeria’s healthcare

The European Union (EU) says it will spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions. Inga Stephanowicz, head of section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, said at the Project Developers Roundtable Workshop for NISHP in Abuja that the project aimed at […] The post EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy in Nigeria’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health

Tribune Online Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health The Bauchi State Government has welcomed the engagement of 100 Skilled Birth Attendants (SBAs) to work in maternity units across all Primary Healthcare Centers in the state. Bauchi govt engages 100 skilled birth attendants to strengthen maternal health Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Renewed Hope, Revamped Healthcare And Medical Tourism In Nigeria

Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, the coordinating minister of health and social welfare has been named among TIME100 health’s most influential people of 2025. The recognition by TIME magazine celebrates global leaders who are reimagining health systems and catalysing impact at scale. Prof. Pate is being recognised for revitalising primary healthcare and reshaping Nigeria’s healthcare system. […]

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2 w. ago Community Participation Key To Stronger Primary Healthcare, Says Aig

Renowned philanthropist and healthcare advocate, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has emphasised the need for greater community involvement in strengthening Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. At a recent forum on healthcare reforms, he highlighted community participation as a critical factor in improving service delivery, accessibility, and overall health outcomes at the grassroots level. “The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is actively involving […]

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2 w. ago Ekiti primary healthcare workers hail Oyebanji over salary increase

Tribune Online Ekiti primary healthcare workers hail Oyebanji over salary increase Primary Health Care (PHC) workers across Ekiti State have lauded Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his unwavering commitment to staff welfare following his approval of the outstanding 10 percent salary increment under the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS) for PHC personnel in the state. Ekiti primary healthcare workers hail Oyebanji over salary increase Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Gov Bago inaugurates two primary healthcare facilities in Niger

Tribune Online Gov Bago inaugurates two primary healthcare facilities in Niger Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated 20 Level 2 Primary Healthcare facilities across 16 Local Government areas. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago who performed the inauguration in Minna, explained that the 20 level 2 Primary Healthcare Centres are for the phase 1, adding that the State government intends to build 100,hence, 40 more will […] Gov Bago inaugurates two primary healthcare facilities in Niger Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Gbarian Power plant can generate 112.5MW, contributes 60MW to the national grid – NDPHC

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Management of Gbarian Generation Company Limited, Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), stated that their facilities generates the needed regular power supply to the National grid and beyond with the generation of 112.5 MW of electricity using 25 metric tons of flared gas per hour.   According to it, […] The post Gbarian Power plant can generate 112.5MW, contributes 60MW to the national grid – NDPHC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bauchi First Lady distributes 1,660 kits to midwives for safe delivery

Tribune Online Bauchi First Lady distributes 1,660 kits to midwives for safe delivery A total of 1,660 professional kits (Crocs and scrubs) have been presented to midwives across Specialist Hospitals, General Hospitals, and Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in Bauchi State to enhance skilled birth delivery at these facilities. Bauchi First Lady distributes 1,660 kits to midwives for safe delivery Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Lagos Gov’t Digitises 100 PHCs, Charts Roadmap For Statewide EMR Rollout

The Lagos State Government has taken significant step toward modernising healthcare delivery by digitising 100 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHC) facilities through the deployment of Electronic Medical Records (EMR). The development marked a pivotal milestone in the state’s ambitious plan to roll out EMRs across all 326 PHC centres as part of a comprehensive digital health […]

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3 w. ago NPHCDA ED charges deployed PFMOs to uphold accountability in PHC centres

Tribune Online NPHCDA ED charges deployed PFMOs to uphold accountability in PHC centres The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr Muyi Aina, has charged the newly deployed Primary Healthcare Facility Management Officers (PFMOs) to uphold accountability and strengthen oversight in Primary Health Care (PHC) centers within their Local Government Areas (LGAs). NPHCDA ED charges deployed PFMOs to uphold accountability in PHC centres Tribune Online

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4 w. ago FCT Minister Advocates More Investments In Primary Healthcare

As the world celebrates 2025 World Family Doctors Day, the minister of state for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud; has called on governments at all levels for increased investments in primary healthcare across Nigeria. Mahmoud who made this known while speaking at the event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, […]

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4 w. ago World Family Doctors Day: Minister pushes for more investments in primary healthcare

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mariya Mahmoud, in solidarity with the 2025 World Family Doctors Day, has called on governments at all levels for increased investments in primary healthcare across Nigeria. At an event by Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi chapter held in Abuja, she stressed the […] The post World Family Doctors Day: Minister pushes for more investments in primary healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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