Tag: Universal Health Coverage

Nigeria's health financing dialogue revealed both opportunities and persistent gaps that must be bridged to strengthen the country's health system.

The dialogue, which run from 1-4 September brings together health officials, development partners, civil society groups and the private sector ...

The dialogue, convened to establish a strong evidence base for increased and sustained financing, is expected to chart new pathways ...

Mr Salako acknowledged the progress made in Nigeria’s healthcare system but noted that challenges such as workforce shortages, infrastructure gaps, ...

President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of three federal medical centres in the government's efforts toward achieving Universal Health Coverage ...

A total of 143,500 poor and vulnerable persons, 500 each from the 287 political wards of the state, are expected ...

The guidelines will also facilitate the implementation of health insurance in Nigeria

Mr Tinubu arrived at the JF Kennedy International Airport in New York at about 6:45 p.m. local time on Sunday.

A major component of strengthening health systems to achieve UHC is through public–private partnerships (PPPs).

At the programme, the Executive Director of UHC Centre at Chatham House, Rob Yates, said that political commitment is critical ...

Mr Ehanire said at least 100 emergencies occur across Africa per week, causing damage to health and economic systems.

The experts said only 22 per cent of women in Nigeria are using any method of Family Planning (FP)

Findings have shown that only about 20 per cent of PHC facilities across Nigeria are fully functional.

“The foundation of any strong health system and for Universal Health Coverage rests on a robust, resilient PHC system.”

Many states have not done their analysis and cannot say how much it would cost additionally on their premium to ...

The report highlights that only 48 per cent of the continent’s population, or about 615 million people, have been able ...

"Enugu State is the first state in Southern Nigeria to fully implement this meningitis mass vaccination," the governor said.

''This government is unrelenting in its commitment to ensuring that all Nigerians have access to affordable, efficient, and equitable healthcare ...

The emir said the involvement of traditional rulers would ensure healthcare meets specific quality and local needs requirements

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) official says granting health facilities autonomy would improve their services

Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President, and health minister Osagie Ehanire are the special guests.

The two-day dialogue session opens on Tuesday at the Nixon Luxury Hotel, Abuja.

The lawmakers resolved to undertake effective oversight functions.

The agency says health services must integrate a stronger focus on ensuring optimum nutrition at each stage of a person’s ...

The updated WHO guideline follows a thorough review of the latest scientific evidence.