Major health stories across Nigeria in November
The 2025 National Health Dialogue convened key voices in Nigeria’s health sector for crucial conversations on reform and accountability.
Tag: Muyi Aina
Kaduna govt outlines key strategies to improve maternal, child health
Mrs Balarabe noted that since Governor Uba Sani assumed office in 2023, health has consistently received 15 per cent of ...
INTERVIEW: How Nigeria is strengthening PHCs, developing local vaccine production — NPHCDA ED
This is the first time the government is working in a coordinated way to improve PHCs. So, we are moving ...
FG begins distribution of N2.9bn free maternal, neonatal health commodities
Mr Aina stressed that the initiative forms part of government’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for women and ...
NPHCDA trains 126 newly recruited officers to strengthen service delivery
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the move aims to build a skilled and motivated workforce to drive ...
Nigeria needs $1bn to sustain immunisation gains- Official
Mr Aina stressed that although significant progress has been made in immunisation coverage, financing remains a critical bottleneck
Niger governor commissions 20 primary healthcare centres
Mr Bago said the facilities belong in the first phase of a broader plan to build 100 such facilities
FG deploys 774 officers to boost accountability in PHC system
Mr Aina said the landmark initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s health transformation agenda and reflects a commitment to institutional ...
Nigeria govt revitalised 901 PHCs, targets additional 2,700 by 2025
He noted that the goal is to have at least one fully functional PHC per ward across the country
NPHCDA revamps PHCs, targets maternal mortality, worker retention, chronic diseases
He said in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to reduce maternal mortality, the agency had rolled out the Maternal Mortality ...
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Nigerian govt announces date for malaria vaccination in two states
The NPHCDA said the initiative is part of Nigeria’s continued efforts to curb the devastating impact of malaria.
Ten things to know about new R21 malaria vaccine Nigeria received
The first rollout of the vaccine will be in Bayelsa and Kebbi, two states with high seasonal transmission of malaria.
NPHCDA releases ₦260m for 40 new PHCs in Niger State
NPHCDA says it mobilised the resources from development partners
Nigeria revitalises 500 health centres, targets 3,000 more – Official
Mr Aina said revitalising VHCs is a key component of President Tinubu's Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
2024 Hajj: NAHCON receives essential drugs for Nigerian pilgrims
The drugs are intended to cater to the various health needs of the pilgrims, providing them with immediate and effective ...
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Experts seek robust implementation of health sector renewal initiative
The initiative, launched by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, in December is part of the ...
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Cervical Cancer: Nigeria vaccinates 4.7 million girls against HPV
Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman’s cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women ...
