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Eight Nigerian Medical Trainees Head To US For Specialisation …

Web3) Dr. Favour Ekerete Markson – training in Cardiology (cardiovascular diseases) at the Jefferson Einstein Hospital, Philadelphia, from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027. 4) Dr. Olanrewaju Adebusuyi Ogunleye – Fellowship in Radiology (Breast Imaging) at the University of Texas at Houston Breast Imaging from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025.

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‘Health Deprivation, Should Be Treated As Human Rights Violation’

WebHe explained that the World Health Day celebration was a remembrance of the creation of WHO and the principle upon which it was created: “76 years ago as part of the United Nation, WHO was created by Member States based on the principle of human rights and based on the fact that health is a fundamental human right and it shouldn’t be …

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State Social Health Insurance Scheme Enrolls 8m Nigerians In Five …

WebFebruary 9, 2024. Director General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri speaking at the first quarter meeting of the Forum of CEOs of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in Abuja on Friday, February 8, 2024. The State Social Health Insurance Scheme (SSHIS) has successfully enrolled 8, 107,795 Nigerians in 34

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Tinubu Approves Upgrade Of Key Health Infrastructure In Six Geo

Web“To advance this landmark effort, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) will carry out the comprehensive upgradation of cancer-treatment infrastructure and other critical developments in six tertiary hospitals across several geopolitical zones, in addition to the …

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FG, SHA Unveil 5-year WASH Systems For Health Programme

WebMay 10, 2024. By Sunday Etuka, Abuja. The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, in collaboration with Self Help Africa (SHA) have unveiled a 5-year WASH Systems For Health (WS4H) Programme while commemorating its 25th Anniversary on Thursday in Abuja. Director Press and Public …

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Lagos Health Ministry Issues Advisory Ahead Of AFCON Final

WebLagos State Ministry of Health has advised residents to prioritise their health and well-being while supporting the Super Eagles in tomorrow’s AFCON final.

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FG To Revamp 9,000 Primary Healthcare Centers In Four Years

WebThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has announced the Federal Government’s decision to revamp 9,000 Primary Healthcare Centers across the country.

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Tinubu Unveils Plan For Massive Investments In Health Sector

WebIn line with President Bola Tinubu’s effort to prioritise the health of Nigerians, he has unveiled a plan for massive investments and allocation of increased funds to the sector in the proposed 2024 budget.

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672m People In Africa Lack Access To Healthcare – WHO

WebWorld Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti has said that, about half of Africa’s citizens, (some 672 million people) still do not have access to the health care they need.

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UNICEF, IHS Partner To Expand Oxygen Access In Hospitals

WebThe United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and IHS Nigeria, a subsidiary of IHS Towers has announced an 18-month partnership to help strengthen oxygen supply

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GAVI To Prioritise Nigeria In Malaria Vaccine Roll-out

WebThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate has hinted that the Global Alliance For Vaccine Immunization (GAVI) would consider Nigeria top priority in the distribution of the novel Malaria Vaccine.

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Hope Rises, As NPHCDA Opens e-Registration Portal For Covid-19

WebThe National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has opened a portal for covid-19 vaccination e-Registration. This is coming barely 24hours after the Agency informed the public about it’s preparedness and capacity to efficiently administer the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccines which are expected to arrive the country tomorrow.

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Eifediyi Assumes Office As New CMD Irrua Specialist Teaching …

WebThe Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate has conveyed the approval of President Tinubu to Prof. Reuben Eifediyi as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital Irrua, Edo State.

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Tinubu Approves Establishment Of National Health Fellows …

WebPresident Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Fellows Programme, with young Nigerian fellows to be engaged in all the 774 local government areas in the country. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale announced the development in a statement issued on Monday, April …

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NGO, Hospital Offer Free Medical Services In Abuja

WebThe Society of the Holy Child Jesus, African province in conjunction with Cornelian Jubilee Hospital Jikwoyi , have extended missionary hand to the residents of Jikwoyi and its environs as they offered free medical services to the community.

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President Tinubu Appoints Olajide Idris NCDC DG

WebFebruary 15, 2024. President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olajide Idris as the Director General of the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The development was contained in a statement issued by President Tinubu’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Dr. Idris who will replace Dr

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WHO Harps On Importance Of OBR Campaign In Nigeria

WebThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has emphasised the need for continuous Outbreak Response (OBR) campaign and implementation of routine immunisation to interrupt vaccine-preventable diseases in Nigeria. WHO Acting State Coordinator for Cross River, Dr. Biniam Getachew made this disclosure at the Official …

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How Home-based Care Boosts Nigeria’s COVID-19 Fight -WHO

WebJuly 23, 2021. The World Health Organisation (WHO) Incident Management System Coordinator in Lagos state, Dr Comfort Kusimo has described the Home-Based Care programme implemented by the Lagos state government in collaboration with WHO as the best care option for COVID-19 patients. Her position was corroborated by a clinician at …

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Tinubu Appointed As AU Champion For Health

WebHe also plan to double health personnel enrollment capacity from accredited nursing and midwifery institutions to accommodate the new demand created by new facilities across Nigeria, and his resolve to establish a paid volunteer youth force of social accountability officers to monitor the operational functioning and financial integrity of …

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