Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Chairman of the country's National Population Commission, NPC, Mr. Nasir Kwarra, says there was need to improve on the health services and promote community…

The Jigawa State Government through Gov. Umar Namadi has inaugurated a free basic healthcare initiative, J-Basic Healthcare Services, for vulnerable citizens of the state. READ ALSO:Jigawa state government approves N1bn for…

Anambra State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Afam Obidike has assured the World Health Organisation (WHO) that the state would continue to partner with them so as to achieve the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in the state. READ ALSO:WHO,…

The Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria (MRTB), is set to develop an action plan for the integration of rehabilitation into Universal Health Coverage (UHC). READ ALSO: UHC: NHIS extends coverage to Corps members The…

The Former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged government at all levels and corporate organizations to strengthen and expand the reach and number of diseases being treated under Universal Healthcare Coverage. He made the call…

A consultant cardiologist and professor at the Cardiology Unit, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine University of Lagos (CMUL)/ Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) Idi-Araba, Amam Chinyere Mbakwem, has urged the Federal…

The West Africa Health Organization (WAHO) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH) is holding the 17th ECOWAS Nutrition Forum, aimed at accelerating the achievement of regional nutrition indices. The forum, with the…

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has instituted awards for best graduating students in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in community Medicine in six Nigerian universities. READ ALSO: UHC: NHIS extends…

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enable corps members to access affordable and quality health care across Nigeria towards attaining…

The Nigeria Health Commissioners’ Forum (NHCF) says it is positioned for more collaborations with the federal government and partners to strategically reposition the country’s health sector and explore potentials for improving health care…