Nurses seek improved investment in health sector
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives has appealed to the federal and state governments to increase investment in nurses and midwives for improved […]
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Jigawa extends environmental clean-up to health facilities
The Jigawa State Environmental Protection Agency has embarked on a one-week environmental clean-up in health facilities in two local government areas of the state. The […]
Kogi declares war on health sector quacks
The Kogi State Government says it has declared war against quackery in its health sector following its devastating effects on the lives of innocent residents […]
Embrace health insurance, NBA urges members
The Nigerian Bar Association on Monday in Abuja urged its members to embrace the nation’s health insurance scheme, saying its benefits are enormous. The NBA […]
Tax net expansion vital for health sector growth – AIICO MD
Lara Adejoro The Chairman, Health and Managed Care Association of Nigeria, and Managing Director at AIICO Multishield Limited, Dr. Leke Oshunniyi, speaks with LARA ADEJORO on the […]
Competing priorities affecting 15% budget allocation to health —Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, says the country is yet to meet the pledge by African governments to allocate 15 per cent of […]
Counterfeit, substandard products, threat to health –NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has advised Nigerians against the use of counterfeit, substandard products. According to the agency, counterfeit […]
Lagos to spend N200m on indigenous health research
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday, said the government has set aside N200 million to fund indigenous research in health. […]
Health benefits of Sorghum – Healthwise
Olufunke Faluyi Many people are guilty of taking supplements indiscriminately. Do you know that consuming too much vitamin C has the potential to increase the […]
Analysing the 2023 health budget proposal
Eze Onyekpere This discourse reviews the federal health budget proposal for the financial year 2023. This review is done against the background of the Abuja […]