BHCPF – Nigeria govt to disburse N50bn to upgrade, expand PHCs

The Nigerian government has disclosed plans to disburse about N50 billion for the upgrade and expansion…

2024 Budget: Again, Nigerian govt fails to prioritise Family Planning

Once again, the Nigerian government appears to have fallen short in prioritising Family Planning (FP) programmes…

2024 Budget: Again, Nigeria govt fails to prioritise Family Planning

Once again, the Nigerian government appears to have fallen short in prioritising Family Planning (FP) programmes…

‘FUHSO committed to building capacity of healthcare professionals via integrated medical education, others’

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo (FUHSO) Benue State and former Director General…

WHO prequalifies second malaria vaccine

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has added the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to its list of “prequalified…

Lagos pledges commitment to healthcare for indigent people

Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has reiterated that the government is committed to…

Igbobi decries inadequate manpower at hospital, unveils efforts to bridge gap 

The Medical Director, National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL), Dr Mustapha Alimi, has decried inadequate manpower…

Club sensitises Lagos residents on malaria scourge   

The Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, Lagos, has raised awareness of malaria disease through a swimming competition…

COP28: Coalition calls for action on commitments on key development sectors

A coalition of women-led Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), has urged the Nigerian government to put in…

2024 Budget: Nigeria increases immunisation fund but yet to release 2023 allocation

The Nigerian government has significantly increased its budgetary allocation for immunisation programmes and services in the…