Family Planning: Nigeria Seeks to Bridge $29m Funding Gap

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThe Federal Government has recorded a $29.05 million gap in the purchase of family planning commodities for health facilities in 2023, compared to $5.79 million shortfall in…

‘1.6 million People Living With HIV on Treatment in Nigeria’

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThe Federal Government has disclosed that 1.6 million persons are on treatment out of the 1.9 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV).Coordinating Minister of Health and Social…

How 400 Consultant Anaesthetists Exited Nigeria in Two Years

As the japa syndrome continues unabated, more than 400 consultant anaesthetists have exited Nigeria in search of better placement within the last two years.President of the Nigerian Society of Anaesthetists,…

‘Quality Healthcare Delivery Crucial for Success’

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThe Federal Government has attributed quality healthcare delivery as crucial to the growth and development of any society.Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji…

FG Pledges to Bolster Funding for Medical Institutions

L-R: Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah presenting a plaque to the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa at the Enugu Government House over the weekend.

FG Inaugurates Committee to Improve Health Systems

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThe Federal Government has inaugurated National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC) made up of seasoned professionals with varied experience in healthcare management.Members of the committee, who…

AMR: Nigeria, Others May Lose 5% GDP by 2050- WHO

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThere is an indication that Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) including Nigeria may likely lose between five to seven percent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by…

FG Vows to Attain Open Defecation-free Target By 2030

BY CHIOMA DIBIA, AbujaThe Federal Government has stated its readiness to attain Open Defecation-free target by 2030.To this end, the government ordered all schools both private and public inclusive of…

Fallen Heroes: Tinubu Pledges Commitment to Families’ Welfare

President Bola Tinubu has pledged its administration’s commitment to the welfare of the families of fallen heroes and other categories of the Armed Forces.Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this on…

NCDC Unveils 5-year Roadmap on Health Security

BY CHIKA OKEKE, AbujaThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has unveiled its five-year roadmap (2023 – 2027) for the successful implementation of health security.This was the crux…