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Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award Announces Top 10 Finalists for 2024
Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has today unveiled the top 10 finalists for 2024, one of whom will go on to win the grand title award of US $ 250,000. These 10 nurses have been shortlisted from a pool of 78,000 nurses from 202 countries across the world, following a stringent review process run independently by Ernst & Young LLP,…
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Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over 4.8 billion dollars in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy to address longstanding challenges and propel Nigeria’s healthcare system into the future. He emphasised the need for unity in the health sector, stating, “Our health sector…
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Pathfinder Nigeria proffers ways to strengthen primary healthcare facilities
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), all people, everywhere, have the right to achieve the highest attainable level of health, and this is the fundamental premise of primary health care. It goes further to say that primary health care is a whole-of-society approach to effectively organise and strengthen national health systems to bring services for health. It is supposed…
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FG inaugurates committee to integrate diaspora expertise in healthcare
The Federal Government has inaugurated the Technical Working Committee aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s healthcare sector through the integration of diaspora expertise. Dr Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare,  inaugurated the Technical  Working Committee on Tuesday in Abuja. Alausa said that the government’s commitment to leveraging the skills and knowledge of Nigerian healthcare professionals abroad was part of…
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Tinubu inaugurates healthcare initiative, to establish 10 oncology, diagnostic centres
President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Bauchi State inaugurated the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), a healthcare expansion programme, through which 120,000 frontline health workers would be retrained. A statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, said the initiative would improve the health and social well-being of Nigerians, drive economic development, and position Nigeria as a healthcare hub within…
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Kano govt commits to quality reproductive healthcare services
The Kano state government has restated commitment to curb anaemia through quality reproductive healthcare service delivery. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Abubakar Labaran said this at a two-day stakeholders’ inception meeting, on Friday in Kaduna. The exercise was being organised by the UNICEF, to scale-up Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) in Kano State. Represented by Shehu Sani, the acting Permanent Secretary…
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FG announces reforms to strengthen healthcare regulations
The Federal Government has announced a set of reforms aimed at strengthening the regulation of healthcare facilities across Nigeria. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of Medical Laboratory Regulation and Inspection against quackery in Nigeria. Alausa said that the move came in response to growing concerns…
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NCDC highlights mpox, cholera, antimicrobial resistance as Nigeria’s healthcare challengesÂ
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has highlighted public health challenges, including Mpox resurgence, cholera outbreak, and the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the NCDC , disclosed this to Newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. According to Idris, the diseases do not only pose significant health risks but also underscore the need…
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NPHCDA emphasises strategic resources, human capital for healthcare advancement
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has underscored the need for strategic use of resources and development of human capital as key drivers for advancing healthcare in the country. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director, NPHCDA, said this at the agency’s strategic stakeholders engagement on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the engagement aims…
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FG inaugurates $1.2b SWAp initiative to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system
The Federal Ministry of Health, with state health ministries and partners, has launched a 1.2 billion dollars Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system. Dr Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, National Coordinator of SWAp, said this during a media engagement on Wednesday in Abuja. Umar-Sadiq said that this comprehensive strategy was aimed at tackling chronic issues in the health sector, such as…
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Ododo pledges to boost healthcare investment in Kogi
The Kogi Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has pledged to heavily invest in healthcare services for the wellbeing of citizens of the state. Ododo made the pledge on Monday while addressing members of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and other healthcare professionals in Lokoja, after the conclusion of a three-day medical outreach in the state. The governor said that his commitment…
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Hikma delivers strong H1 performance and upgrades Group guidance
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC and its subsidiaries (‘Hikma’ or ‘Group’), the multinational pharmaceutical company, today reports its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. The Group reported revenue growth of 10% (10% in constant currency) to $1.569 billion (compared to $1.427 billion in H1 2023). We have made excellent progress in the first half of 2024 with growth…
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Healthcare: CSOs partner Ebonyi govt. on supervision of health facilities
A cluster of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Health System Strengthening Cluster (HSSC) and Ebonyi government are partnering to improve the healthcare system in the State through Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the cluster comprises six CSOs on the Scale project, a USAID-funded five-year project from Oct. 2020 to Oct. 2025. Mr Chiemezie Ezeani,…
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Kebbi: UNICEF to expend N110m on free healthcare services to poor, vulnerable
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says it has planned to expend N110 million for 10,200 poor and vulnerable women and children in Kebbi, to enable them access free healthcare services. The Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Sokoto, Mr Michael Juma, made this known during a courtesy visit to Gov. Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. “The UNICEF plans…
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Proper diagnosis bedrock of quality healthcare delivery – First Lady
The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says that proper diagnosis is the bedrock of quality health care delivery to achieve health and wellness for all Nigerians. Mrs Tinubu said this in Lagos on Thursday at the commissioning of the Diamed Centre of Dr Kessington Adebutu and his daughter, the Chief Executive Officer of the centre, Dr Abiola Olorode in Lekki,…
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MTN Foundation executive highlights importance of healthcare to economy
Executive Director and Board Member, MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya on Friday highlighted the importance of healthcare system to the economic growth of the nation. Sanya who made this known in her keynote address at the 10th graduation of CLI College in Lagos, said that strong healthcare system would enhance a thriving economy. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the…
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LG autonomy will enhance primary healthcare delivery — Expert
Dr Joseph Enegela, the Founder of Africa Diseases Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP), says granting full autonomy to local government areas will enhance Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery. Enegela said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja. According to him, there is strong link between full autonomy and healthcare delivery at…
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