By SakaLaaro, Ilorin The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara Chapter, has expressed serious concerns about the financial inequalities faced by healthcare workers in Nigeria, even within the same institutions. During a news conference in Ilorin on Monday, Chairman of NMA-Kwara,…
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…
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has allocated N63 billion from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund since the program’s inception in 2019. This information was revealed by Dr. Kelechi Ohiri,…
…Donates 32-seater bus to Nursing College By Dave Okpogadie, Asaba Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state has assured the federal government of the state government’s partnership and commitment to the growth and development of the health sector in the state.…
Recently the World Health Organisation (WHO) decried the increasing threat to the right to health of millions of people across the world. The WHO Council on the Economics of Health for All has stated that 140 countries recognise health as…
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Health Insurance Agency (OGSHIA), Dr. Afolabi Dosunmu announced on Saturday in Abeokuta that the Ogun State government would provide free access to healthcare for 70,000 individuals for a duration of one year under…
In a significant move to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across states, the Federal Government has greenlit the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Pate, disclosed this…
In Nigeria’s battle for affordable healthcare, a new adversary has emerged: skyrocketing drug prices. For those already navigating the treacherous waters of health challenges, this surge in costs is more than a mere inconvenience—it’s a dire threat. From antibiotics to…
The Nigeria India Business Council (NIBC), on Tuesday reiterated India’s plan to partner with Nigeria through investment in the nation’s primary healthcare sector. Secretary-General of NIBC in India Rekha Sharma disclosed this on behalf of the NIBC delegation while briefing…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday launched a $1.5 billion emergency appeal to provide care to more than 87 million people affected by ongoing crises in 2024, including in Africa the occupied Palestinian territory, Ukraine, Sudan, Syria and the…
