Tag: healthcare
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Katsina CSOs raise alarm over healthcare staff shortages
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Katsina has raised alarm over a significant human resource gap across the primary and secondary healthcare levels in the state.
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People are now coming from UK, US to receive quality healthcare in Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate has disclosed that people are now coming to Nigeria from far away places like the United Kingdom and United States to receive quality healthcare in the country.
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Kogi govt. allocates N7bn for upgrade of 88 PHCs
The Kogi State Government has committed N7 billion to upgrade 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state.
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Positive signals for healthcare – 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.
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Healthcare: Oromoni flags off free hypertension, diabetes screening
The Executive Chairman of Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, has flagged off a compulsory hypertension and diabetes screening exercise in Ogbe-Ijoh, as part of the council’s efforts to promote healthcare and wellness in the community. Speaking during the ceremony, Oromoni said the screening exercise aims to identify and manage hypertension and…
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Shettima unveils $4.8bn healthcare investment
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
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How Imo Govt hopes to enhance healthcare delivery
The Imo Government on Wednesday announced plans to enhance healthcare services in the state through Public Private Partnership (PPP) initiative.
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Bill and the gates to Nigerians healthcare – By Owei Lakemfa
Bill Gates, the American with a trophy as one of the World’s richest men, came visiting Nigeria last week. He publicly visited the Presidential Villa twice; first to meet President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the second, to meet Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha and our governors who came before him with begging bowls for health aid.
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Pry healthcare: Experts blame increasing child mortality on corruption
Worried by rising maternal and child mortality in communities across Nigeria, a medical doctor, and public health expert, Dr. Laz Ude, has lamented that the activities of corrupt health workers continue to undermine the ability of Primary Health Centers (PHCs) to deliver sound service. This assertion is coming against the backdrop of an investigative…
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Tension as Nigerians in South Africa are denied access to healthcare services
The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa has raised an alarm, saying that Nigerians and other foreign nationals in the country are being denied access to basic healthcare services.