Tag: NPHCDA
NPHCDA trains 126 newly recruited officers to strengthen service delivery
Abuja, Aug. 21, 2025 (NAN) The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has commenced the training of 126 newly recruited staff under its...
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...
Review of Tinubu’s impact on NPHCDA
As President Bola Tinubu marks his first year in office, the transformation of the National Primary Healthcare Development Authority (NPHCDA) stands as testament to...
Cervical Cancer: NPHCDA targets over 288,000 girls for HPV vaccine in...
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) targets more than 288,000 girls for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine against Cervical Cancer in Kogi...
Capacity training will reduce migration of health workers- NPHCDA
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is taking steps towards tackling the migration of health workers through capacity training programmes.
Mr. Julius...
FG to establish national cancer registry — NICRAT DG
Dr. Usman Aliyu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says efforts are underway to establish a centralised standard...
Unveiling Nigeria’s epidemic preparedness beyond headlines
In the lush fields of Nasarawa State, 43-year-old Mrs. Mariamu Jubril was tirelessly nurturing crops that sustained her family.
However, a silent battle raged—one that...
FG to disburse N25bn healthcare enhancement funds to states
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states.
Prof....
32,000 civil servants to enjoy health insurance in Kogi — Ododo
Kogi government has enrolled 32,000 civil servants and 41,597 vulnerable people into its health insurance scheme.
Gov. Usman Ododo said this during the official inauguration...
Meningitis: How Nigerians can identify symptoms for early intervention -NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says meningitis is a serious disease that requires prompt medical attention for effective treatment.
The NCDC,...
UHC: Ministry to increase benefitting PHCs from BHCPF to 17, 618
The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare targets increasing the number of primary health care centers (PHCs) benefiting from the Basic Health Care Provision...
PHC financing survey significant – NPHCDA boss
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it has collaborated on primary healthcare (PHC) financing, focusing on three states.
Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive...
NPHCDA boss urges mass vigilance against meningitis
Dr. Muyi Aina, the Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against meningitis through vaccination...
COVID-19: Oyo state tops NCDC chart with 122 out of 404...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said Oyo State topped the chart with 122 new COVID-19 cases out of the 404 infections.
The NCDC said also reported...
COVID-19 Vaccine: Fauci assures Nigerians of booster shot’s efficacy
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Maryland, U.S has assured Nigerians of the efficacy of booster shots in the...
COVID-19 mass vaccination aims to rapidly increase uptake of vaccines
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), says COVID-19 mass vaccination aims to increase uptake of the vaccine in Nigeria to rapidly achieve herd...
No scientific evidence to prove COVID-19 vaccine causes infertility – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, (NPHCDA) says there is no scientific evidence suggesting COVID-19 vaccination can cause infertility in men or women.
The...
