In its avowed determination to revolutionize the country’s healthcare sector, the Federal Government has taken bold steps towards ensuring local production of critical medical goods. The initiative, spearheaded by the Coordinating Minister of Health, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, seeks to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare sector through local production of critical medical goods, including pharmaceuticals, mosquito nets,...
Category: Heath Matters
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Nigeria’s Healthcare Revolution Gains Momentum as NPHCDA Leads Charge for Universal Coverage
In a significant boost to the country’s healthcare system, the Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to universal health coverage, prioritizing primary healthcare and collaborative efforts with stakeholders. At a recent gathering, representatives from the Federal Ministry of Health, National Assembly, and partner organizations convened to discuss strategies for advancing healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister...
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South Korea’s economy is negatively impacted by having the lowest fertility rate in the world.
South Korea has experienced the fastest fertility decline in recorded human history during the past 60 years. The average number of children a woman has during her reproductive years, or the country’s total fertility rate, was slightly less than six children per woman in 1960. That number was 0.78 in 2022. The only nation in...
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Vision First: NNPC Renders Free Eye Care Services to Over 1000 individuals in Ilaje Community of Lagos State.
The NNPC Ltd has flagged off the third edition of the Vision First Programme, as part of comprehensive community-focused healthcare outreach targeted at the Ilaje community and its environs in Bariga, Lagos State. The Vision First programme is a continuation of NNPC Ltd/ SNEPCo Production Sharing Contract (PSC) commitment to advancing health and well-being within its...
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CLEAN NIGERIA INITIATIVE: FG Tackles Cholera From Root, Intensifies Bid To End Open Defecation
Wary of the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high morbidity and mortality, the federal government has commenced measures to combat the epidemic by tackling the root causes, including open defecation. Accordingly, Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated the commitment of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to end open defecation by...
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ONLY NARCOTICS USED FOR MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES WILL BE AVAILABLE: NO MORE DIVERSION TO ILLICIT USE IN NIGERIA, NAFDAC VOWS
As Provost, Medical School Laments Doctors, Other Professionals addiction To Illicit Drugs.The Director General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has reiterated the Agencys commitment to ensuring the availability of narcotics and controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes while preventing diversion to illicit use in Nigeria. The...
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Hygiene: Stakeholders Chart Path Forward in Schools, Communities, Health Centres.
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