Health

Minister unveils policy on mental health, suicide prevention

Co-ordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate has unveiled the “National Mental Health Policy” and the “National Suicide Prevention Strategic Framework” in Abuja yesterday. The Minister commended the team that worked on the policy documents noting that…

PHCDA seeks NCH’s backing for CRISP-HRH programme

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has appealed for the endorsement of the Community-Based Health Research Innovative-Training and ServicesProgramme for Human Resource for Health (CRISP-HRH). Dr Garba Bulama, Director at NPHCDA, made the appeal during the 64th National…

WHO seeks strategic healthcare collaboration with Nigeria

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the pivotal role of collaborative strategies in fostering an inclusive and resilient healthcare system in Nigeria. WHO Representative in Nigeria, Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, spoke on Thursday at the 64th National Council on…