FG approves $11 bn to strengthen primary health care across states
The Federal Government has announced the approval of $11 billion to be disbursed among the states of the federation. This is a significant move to bolster the nation’s health care…
Tinubu’s administration revolutionalising Nigeria’s health sector – Minister
The Federal Government says that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is taking significant steps to revolutionise Nigeria’s health sector. These initiatives included new infrastructure projects, enhanced regulations and efforts to boost…
American academy of Optometry inaugurates Nigerian chapter, explains benefits
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The American Academy of Optometry (AAO) has inaugurated its Nigerian chapter and explained the benefits to gain in addressing challenges of optometry in the country.…
FG to train 38,180 frontline health workers on nutrition – Official
By Franca Ofili, NAN The Federal Government plans to train 38,180 frontline health workers on nutrition to enhance optimal Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) communication and services to…
Pediatric HIV: FG unveils early infant diagnosis optimisation toolkits for Taraba, Rivers
The Federal Ministry of Health, through the National HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) on Thursday in Abuja launched the Early Infant Diagnosis (EID) Optimisation Toolkits for Taraba…
Brain Drain: FG to strengthen rehabilitation workforce, services to achieve UHC
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Prof. Muhammad Pate, Minister of Health and Social Welfare, said rehabilitation workforce and services will be strengthened to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and reduce…
Fertility Games: Minister urges health workers to exercise, keep fit
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, has called on medical workers and practitioners to always exercise and keep fit to…