As Nigeria continues its journey towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), a significant challenge remains: reaching the country’s “zero-dose” children—those who have not received even a single routine vaccine. In a coordinated national response, the World Health Organisation (WHO), the…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) have reiterated the importance of vaccinating children against diphtheria, a potentially deadly but vaccine-preventable disease. Dr Muyi Aina, ED/CEO, NPHCDA, said this in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in…
The Federal Government has launched the National Strategic Plan of Action on Cholera Control (NSPACC) 2025-2029, a 124 million dollars initiative aimed at eradicating cholera in Nigeria through a multi-sectoral approach. The plan was unveiled on Tuesday in Abuja by…
Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), in partnership with the National Assembly, have offered free medical services to more than 1,000 residents of…
Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has explained the importance of the Mpox vaccine as a critical tool in preventing infection through pre-exposure prophylaxis. Aina said this in an interview with the newsmen on Monday…
The National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA) says it is taking steps towards tackling migration of health workers through capacity training programmes. Mr Julius Idoko, NPHCDA Coordinator in Cross River, said this at the opening of a five-day capacity training…
Dr Muyi Aina, the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has urged Nigerians to be vigilant against meningitis through vaccination and early detection of symptoms. Aina, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has unveiled plans to reinvigorate primary health facilities to enhance access to quality service delivery in the country by 2024. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director, NPHCDA, said this at the end of…
National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has underscored the significance of unlocking lifelong protection against Yellow Fever through a single vaccine dose. The agency’s Executive Director, Dr Muyi Aina, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers of Agencies under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, said this in a…
