3 h. ago Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, highlighting the urgent need to fix persistent power supply problems crippling medical facilities across the country. Speaking at the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector held Tuesday at the Continental Hotel, Abuja, Tinubu, represented […] The post Tinubu vows end to power outages in Nigerian hospitals, major health overhaul appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 h. ago 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report

Tribune Online 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report A survey conducted by Sustainable Energy for All in 2021 shows that 40% of functional Primary Health Care facilities in Nigeria do not have access to electricit... 40% of functional PHCs in Nigeria lack access to electricity — Report Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals

Tribune Online Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals While speaking further, he raised concerns over the persistent power supply crisis in Nigeria's tertiary hospitals and public health institutions and stressed that it demands Tinubu calls for urgent action to address power supply crisis in tertiary hospitals Tribune Online

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26 h. ago Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

..as Nigeria ranks 12th globally for pandemic risk Local and international researchers have tasked the Nigerian government to prioritise investment read more Calls grow for Nigeria to fund health research as viral disease outbreaks spread

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27 h. ago NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states

Tribune Online NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states Brantwo reiterated WHO's commitment to supporting Nigeria in achieving its maternal and newborn health goals... NPHCDA flags off distribution of maternal commodities to 10 states Tribune Online

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34 h. ago French Embassy Fosters Sports Diplomacy At Second Edition Of Fitness Core

The French Embassy in Nigeria has launched the second edition of Fitness Core as part of its commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with Nigeria through sports diplomacy and physical health initiatives. The embassy explained that integrating sports with health-oriented activities not only promotes physical fitness but also serves as an effective strategy for fostering friendship […]

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62 h. ago Salako commends medical, dental consultants on improved healthcare services

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja   The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has commended the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of Nigerians. The Minister gave the commendation Friday at the 14th Biennial Delegates Conference of the […] The post Salako commends medical, dental consultants on improved healthcare services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 d. ago A conductor for Nigeria’s complex philharmonic health orchestra

In April 1955, the Berlin Philharmonic faced a moment of uncertainty. Its great conductor, Wilhelm Furtwängler, had died, leaving behind read more A conductor for Nigeria’s complex philharmonic health orchestra

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3 d. ago Health Minister commends Medical, Dental Consultants on improved healthcare services

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Honourable StateMinister of Health and Social Welfare, Hon. Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako has commended the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) for their dedication to improving the health and well-being of Nigerians. The Minister gave the commendation Friday at the 14th Biennial Delegates Conference of the MDCAN held […] The post Health Minister commends Medical, Dental Consultants on improved healthcare services appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Federal Gov’t Advocates Nutrition Budget Tagging For Transparent Healthcare Delivery

The federal government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system by institutionalising nutrition budget tagging at the national and sub-national levels. Speaking at the opening of a four-day Training of Trainers workshop on Nutrition Budget Tagging in Abuja, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Dr. Sampson Ebimaro, […]

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3 d. ago Health minister commends MDCAN for improving healthcare services in Nigeria

From Emmanuel Adeyemi, Lokoja The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has commended the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) for their dedication to improving the health and well being of Nigerians. The minister gave the commendation on Friday, at the 14th Biennial Delegates Conference of the […] The post Health minister commends MDCAN for improving healthcare services in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA

Tribune Online Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has enrolled over 20 million Nigerians in the health insurance scheme across Nigeria. Over 20 million Nigerians enrolled in health insurance — NHIA Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister

Tribune Online Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called on governments, development partners, and the private sector to take concrete actions to strengthen Nigeria's health financing system. Nigeria’s path to universal health coverage hinges on sustainable financing — Minister Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate

Tribune Online Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Despite progress made under the Renewed Hope Agenda, including the Health Sector Renewal Compact and the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, challenges persist Nigeria’s health financing still weak despite progress – Pate Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

…considers making states contribution to health funding mandatory …as calls grows for budget reforms, data-driven policies, accountability Nigerian government is read more Nigeria targets private partnership, taxes, fiscal reforms, insurance expansion in health financing push

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5 d. ago Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

…says Nigeria must shift from 75% out-of-pocket healthcare to pooled financing, Charles Soludo, Governor of Anambra State has urged Nigeria read more Soludo calls for smarter health spending, warns of waste in Nigeria’s $12bn sector

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5 d. ago WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system

Tribune Online WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for Nigeria to increase its public health spending to at least 20% of total health expenditure to boost its health system. WHO calls for 20% public health spending to boost Nigeria’s health system Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria is ready for health investment, but financing costs remain uncompetitive – Bagudu

…says current health financing g insufficient for 220 million Nigerians seeks greater private capital to meet health needs Minister of read more Nigeria is ready for health investment, but financing costs remain uncompetitive – Bagudu

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5 d. ago Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield

Tribune Online Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield In a bid to fast track development in the agriculture sector and achieve food sovereignty, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) has strategized to ensure availability, accessibility and affordability of fertilizer and boost Soil Health as well as achieve Food and Nutrition Security in Nigeria.  Food security: FG, IFDC explore options to reduce price of fertilizer, boost yield Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Nigeria’s virology institute joins global search for Lassa fever vaccine

Nigeria’s Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN), announces that it has begun research efforts for a vaccine that will be read more Nigeria’s virology institute joins global search for Lassa fever vaccine

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