By Dakuku Peterside Economic, social, and political conditions influence healthcare, a reflection of societal advancement. From ancient civilisations to modern nations, the development of healthcare systems has been a testament to societal priorities and quality of governance. The ability to…
By Matthew Denis The Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare has enabled more than ten million Nigerians access primary healthcare centres funded by the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund BHCPF. Coordinating Minister for Health & Social…
A university don, Professor Jesse Uneke, has Advocated for digital healthcare payment in the country, stating that it would reduce leakages, security risk, and improve financial autonomy to healthcare delivery, among other benefits. Uneke, who is the Vice Chancellor of…
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…
