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BHCPF: Nigerian govt disburses N45 billion to PHCs
Established in 2014 under Section 11 of the National Health Act, the BHCPF provides funding to enhance access to primary ...
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Climate change increasing air pollution, infectious diseases – Minister
The minister also stated that climate change has contributed to the growing burden of certain respiratory illnesses, such as cardiovascular ...
Nigeria ready to scrap VAT on pharmaceutical products
Nigeria's pharmaceutical industry has been facing significant challenges, particularly with the rising costs of medications nationwide.
Mpox: What you need to know about rampaging disease
Compared to Clade I and II, the new variant, Clade Ib, is considered to be deadlier and contagious, spreading rapidly ...
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Nigerian govt. unveils new policies to tackle cancer, other non-communicable diseases
The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco ...
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Haemophilia: Group seeks govt interventions
The group said the intervention being requested from the government is necessary to ensure timely and effective diagnosis and treatment ...
Nigeria launches private sector strategy to end tuberculosis
The minister said combining private sector funds with the government will amplify impact and save lives
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Forex devaluation contributes to rising cost of drugs in Nigeria- Minister
Other factors contributing to the escalating cost of drugs, according to the Minister, include power supply, technology, the supply chain ...
FG, NSIA sign MoU to enhance cancer care in Nigeria
Mr Pate said that the MoU would aid the procurement of oncology equipment for the management of cancer.
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Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister
Nigeria recorded an estimated 68 million cases and 190,000 deaths from the disease as of 2021.
OAUTH Job Racketeering: Minister says verdict almost ready, advises racketeers to exit service
The minister urged those who engaged in the racketeering process to “quietly consider moving on while we find ways to ...
BHCPF – Nigerian govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs
The federal government established the BHCPF in 2014, under Section 11 of the National Health Act; to provide funding to ...
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Universal Health Coverage: Nigeria to unveil investment initiative
The initiative aims to guide the renewal of Nigeria's health system as part of the government's broader health agenda.
NEC: WHO, governors to sign health ‘compact agreement’
"So there was a resolution of council that the World Health Organisation is coming on 15 December; all the governors ...
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It’s mistake to stop your children from taking HPV vaccine, minister advises
The Nigerian government launched the HPV vaccine initiative on Tuesday for girls between the ages of nine and 14 years ...
Diphtheria: We are committed to work with Nigeria – GAVI
As of 3 October, Nigeria has recorded 13,204 suspected diphtheria cases.
World Heart Day: Nigerian govt laments rising deaths from hypertension, stroke, others
Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that Cardiovascular Diseases are the foremost cause of death globally, taking an ...
Gavi to prioritise Nigeria in malaria vaccine rollout- Minister
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, also accounts for a high percentage of malaria burden globally
Nigeria’s malaria death rate dropped by 55% in 21 years – WHO
Although Nigeria accounted for about 27 per cent of the global burden of malaria cases, the country has made significant ...
