10 h. 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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12 h. 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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53 h. ago My intervention in health care is beyond politics – Senator Jarigbe

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar Senator Jarigbe Agom, the lawmaker representing Cross River North in the national assembly says his intervention in the  health needs of his constituents is not for political gains. Senator Jarigbe disclosed this in Ogoja, local government area while formally  enrolling 500 constituents  into the Cross River Health Insurance Scheme for one […] The post My intervention in health care is beyond politics – Senator Jarigbe appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kogi govt set to implement free emergency obstetrics care in seven health facilities

Tribune Online Kogi govt set to implement free emergency obstetrics care in seven health facilities This initiative, funded by the Vulnerable Group Fund under the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, aims to alleviate the financial burden on families and ensure prompt, high-quality medical care for pregnant women. Kogi govt set to implement free emergency obstetrics care in seven health facilities Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FULL LIST: 154 health facilities for free emergency obstetric care, VVF surgeries

The Federal Government has designated 154 health facilities across Nigeria to provide free treatment for women with obstetric complications. These facilities will cater to women experiencing health challenges during pregnancy, labour, delivery, or the postpartum period, which could affect the well-being of both mother and baby. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Read More

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1 week ago HIGH COST OF MEDICAL CARE More Nigerians Facing Health Concerns Over Self

Economic pressure is forcing more Nigerians to resort to self-medication which is exposing them to more health hazards. Medical experts have cautioned that Nigerians, who have continued to disregard warnings of medical experts on the dangers of self-medication, a practice of using drugs or remedies without a proper diagnosis or a physician’s prescription, face a […]

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3 w. ago Plateau govt provides N300m counterpart funding for primary health care

Tribune Online Plateau govt provides N300m counterpart funding for primary health care Plateau State Government has provided a counterpart funding of ₦300 million for Primary Health Care (PHC), which the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) matched with ₦600 million to support the procurement of small-quantity lipid-based nutrition supplements. Plateau govt provides N300m counterpart funding for primary health care Tribune Online

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