Tag: NHIS

Mohammed Sambo has unfolded a three-point rebranding agenda for the troubled scheme

Mr Yusuf faced allegations of corruption and lack of respect for constituted authorities.

Mr Buhari has also reappointed the ex-DG of NCDC.

According to the minister, cancer, heart, and kidney issues are three ailments which make Nigerians seek foreign medical interventions

1500 participants from over 40 countries gathered at the Kigali Convention Centre between March 5 and 7 for the second ...

The World Health Organisation says an estimated 850 million people have kidney disease from various causes

Mr Saraki had in November 2018 queried 14 Senate ad-hoc committees, most of which were set up in 2017.

The minister also speaks on the implementation of the health act.

While millions of Nigerians remain uncovered, the few enrolled under the scheme are complaining of inadequate service delivery.

The health sector started on a controversial note in 2018.

The association wants ''meaningful engagement'' between the government and practitioners that is acceptable to all.

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has achieved only about three percent coverage since 2005

"It is time for collective action and it is doable. There is no free lunch and people need to take ...

The roll out will start with six states.

At least five people were killed in an outbreak of cholera at Kembu in Balanga Local Government Area, Gombe State

The organisation has been involved in various crises, which led to the recent suspension of its Executive Secretary, Usman Yusuf.

Mr Yusuf’s lawyers say he is merely seeking judicial interpretation on the propriety or otherwise of the Governing Council's action ...

The executive secretary is to go on an administrative leave.

The SGF said on Monday that no governing board of federal agencies has the power to remove the chief executive ...

The SGF asks boards to report to their ministries through the permanent secretaries for effectiveness, guidance and policy coordination.

The government says it is "on top the matter".

Lawyers express divergent views on the "contentious" issue

The NLC says the protest over the resumption of the Executive Secretary will continue until he vacates office.

Thursday's suspension of Mr Yusuf by the governing council snowballed into a melee on Monday.

The executive secretary of the NHIS ignored his suspension by the board.