HEALTH
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FG Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee to Eliminate Blackouts in Hospitals
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), a major…
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Public health interest, in our view, comes before any profit – Professor Pate to Senate, Brace’s Higher Sugar Tax, 40% Health Earmark to Curb Rising Non-Communicable Diseases
By Fatima Saka The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, on Thursday made a strong…
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Global Funding Landscape Threatens HIV Progress in Africa – WHO Warns
As the world marks World AIDS Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning: Africa’s decades-long…
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HIMSS Eurasia Conference: Nigeria Reaffirms Strong Commitment to Accelerating Digital Health Transformation
Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to accelerate digital innovation in the health sector, as the Minister of State for Health…
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Senate’s Proposal to Raise Sugar Tax Triggers Fierce Clash Among Health, Finance, Manufacturing Stakeholders
The Senate’s move to raise excise duty on carbonated sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) sparked sharp disagreement on Thursday as key players…
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President Tinubu Appoints New Medical Director For Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital, Kware To Deepens Health Sector Reforms
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s health sector as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, approved…
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FG, Peek Vision Seal Landmark Digital Eye-Health Deal to Accelerate Nationwide Screening, End Avoidable Blindness
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government on Tuesday strengthened its drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with a major leap…
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66th NHC Communique: FG Unveils Major Health Sector Decisions to strengthen Governance, Improve Financing efficiency in nigeria
By Fatima Saka CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE — The Federal Government on Friday announced sweeping policy decisions aimed at advancing…
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Experts Warn Nigeria Cannot Reduce Maternal Deaths Without Fixing Task-Shifting Gaps, Workforce Shortages
By Fatima Saka Abuja, Nigeria — Maternal health experts on Monday urged the Federal Government to confront the deepening human-resource…
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Pushit Deserves National Eye Centre – Senator Plang Says, Emphasizes on Unique Legacy of Plateau’s School for Blind
By Fatima Saka Abuja, Nigeria — Senator Diket Plang on Monday made a passionate case for the establishment of the…
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