HEALTH NEWS THIS WEEK: NHIS controversy continues, Lassa fever in Plateau
The World Hepatitis Day was celebrated on July 28.
Tag: NHIS
NHIS controversy worsens as Reps reject agency’s budget
The lawmakers and health minister are currently at loggerheads over the suspension of the NHIS chief.
NHIS acting boss talks tough, warns staff against abuse of office
The scheme is currently experiencing an overhaul.
Nigeria launches guidelines on essential drugs for treatment
The government will monitor the use of the guidelines in states.
Health Minister intensifies NHIS sweep, suspends eight top staff
The suspensions are coming days after the executive secretary of the agency was suspended.
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Major health stories last week: NHIS suspension controversy, Lass Fever outbreak, others
A student died of Lassa Fever in Plateau State.
Health Ministry replies embattled NHIS chief, says suspension order stands
The ministry said an investigative panel has commenced its work on the corruption allegations.
EXCLUSIVE: Five reasons I will ignore Health Minister’s suspension order – NHIS Executive Secretary
The embattled health insurance official faces allegations of corruption.
I will not obey your suspension order, NHIS boss tells Nigeria’s Health Minister
The NHIS chief is being investigated for corruption allegations.
Group blasts Nigerian lawmakers over resolution to recall suspended NHIS boss
The House passed a resolution on Wednesday calling for the recall of the suspended official.
Controversy: Nigerian lawmakers ask Health Minister to recall suspended NHIS boss
The NHIS boss was accused of corrupt practices and suspended for three months.
Why I suspended NHIS Executive Secretary, Usman Yusuf — Minister
Mr. Yusuf was directed to hand over to the next most senior General Manager in the agency.
Suspended Nigeria NHIS chief yet to hand over
The health ministry also confirmed Usman Yusuf’s suspension for three months.
Executive Secretary of Nigeria’s NHIS suspended
Usman Yusuf took over the state-run health insurance provider on July 29, 2016.
FEC approves inclusion of NYSC members in NHIS
"This will guarantee access to quality care across the country.”
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NHIS expels 23,000 fake enrolees in three months – Executive Secretary
Mr. Yusuf described Health Management Organisations as the problem of NHIS.
23,000 ghost enrolees removed from NHIS
"For this, the HMOs are fighting me, but we have to make sure that the right people get the money.”
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NHIS wants Health Management Organisations investigated for corruption
“Some healthcare providers treat enrolees like lepers," an official said
Nigerian doctors want increase in health budget
“Government must increase the budgetary allocation to either meet up the WHO recommendation or something close to it."
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Healthcare: Reps ask NHIS to halt payment to HMOs
“Enrolees are treated like lepers while trying to access the services," a lawmaker said.
EFCC launches massive manhunt for sacked Nigerian official over $2.1 million cash seized at Lagos airport
Detectives say all efforts by the anti-graft agency to locate Mr. Thomas has been futile.
Nigeria: Preventing Urban Epidemics Through Community Buy-In, By Bunmi Oloruntoba
NHIS already covers a major portion of the formal, employed sector, those covered number only about 4.5 million people
NHIS reaccredits 39 Health Maintenance Organizations
One of the cardinal responsibilities of the NHIS is the maintenance of the highest standards with regards to quality of ...
Kwara Poly registers students for NHIS – Rector
The students could access NHIS services anywhere in the country once they present their students’ identity cards. -------------------------------------------- All full-time ...
NHIS targets 40 per cent insurance coverage for Nigerians by 2015
Civil servants currently benefit from the scheme The management of National Health Insurance Scheme, NHIS, says it is targeting 40 ...
