The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged healthcare providers not to reject accident victims to minimise the negative effect on them, especially during... Read More
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Healthcare Insurance Scheme Begins with 200,000 Beneficiaries in Jigawa
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The Contributory Healthcare Insurance Scheme in Jigawa has began with the enrollment of 200,000 beneficiaries made up of 40,000 civil servants, their families and... Read More
Plans are underway by Kogi Government to enrol students under the state’s Tertiary Institution Contributory Health Insurance Programme (TICHIP), as part of its commitment... Read More
An NGO, Uchenna Kenneth Foundation says plans have been concluded to assist the less privileged in the society with access to healthcare services. Mr... Read More
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for the adoption and implementation of a viable and sustainable healthcare financing program for states in the... Read More
No fewer than 150 malnourished babies have in the last four weeks missed their weekly doses of Ready To Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in... Read More
Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has promised to complete no fewer than 351 model primary health centres across the state before the end... Read More
Donald Trump Releases Second Term Agenda, Seeks Congressional Term Limit
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Donald Trump stated that he would strive to create 10 million jobs within 10 months as well as an additional 1,000 small businesses. He also promised the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by the end of 2020... Read More
The Federal Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to boost Nigeria’s health care... Read More
Benue Assembly Grants Ortom’s Request to Obtain N2.5bn Loan For Healthcare
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Benue House of Assembly has approved Gov. Samuel Ortom’s request to obtain a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) loan facility of N2.5 billion for... Read More
Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BASPHCDA), said 41 persons had died of Lassa fever from January to date in... Read More
Egypt To Keep Restaurants, Schools, Sports Facilities Closed To Curb COVID-19 – Ministry
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The Egyptian Health Ministry, on Thursday, announced that all restaurants, schools and universities, gyms and sports facilities will remain closed to curb the spread of... Read More
Heads of States and Governments of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed to dedicate 15 per cent of their annual... Read More
COVID-19: FG provides N102bn Intervention in Healthcare Sector — Minister
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The Federal Government has provided N102.5 billion in resources for direct interventions in the country’s healthcare sector, Mrs Zainab Ahmed, Minister of Finance, Budget and... Read More
Ebonyi Govt Lauds American Group for Free Healthcare to Indigent Children
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The Ebonyi State Government has commended a US-based humanitarian group, the Uplift Help Incorporated, for providing free healthcare for indigent people of the state especially... Read More
The Lagos State Government says it has approved the free Health Insurance Scheme for its retirees above 60 years. SEE ALSO: Opay, Gokada Stage Massive... Read More
Authorities on Wednesday reported that the first case of coronavirus has been reported in the United States. SEE ALSO:Â https://www.herald.ng/lassa-fever-reportedly-spreads-to-33-states/ The Wuhan coronavirus, which has left... Read More
The Paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) says it will look into some of the research conducted in the thematic areas in order to proffer solutions... Read More
Healthcare: Gbajabiamila seeks assistance from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
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Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Honourable Femi Gbajabiamila has sought the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation asking for more intervention... Read More
“FG can’t do it alone” – Buhari appeals to state govts for great investment in healthcare, education
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“FG can’t do it alone” – Buhari appeals to state govts for great investment in healthcare, education
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to state governments to get more involved in the provision of education and healthcare, saying that the Federal Government... Read More
Aid agencies are running out of money to fund humanitarian efforts in Yemen and are expected to use up their resources by the end of... Read More
The Kano State Government has distributed safe delivery kits to 300 expectant mothers free of any charge in Garo town of Gwarzo Local Government Area... Read More
LASUTH resident doctors begin strike Jan. 28 over shortage of doctors
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Resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja, says it will begin three days warning strike on Jan. 28 over shortage of... Read More
Man narrates his experience in Lagos hospitals after giving birth to jaundiced daughter
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A Nigerian man on twitter, Baba Adele, narrated the challenges he had after he bore his second child. He explained how he almost ended his... Read More
China’s National Healthcare Security Administration said on Wednesday it will soon launch a nationwide campaign to combat medicare fund fraud. Isolated Indian Tribesmen Kill American... Read More
Bulgaria’s government survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday brought by the opposition Socialists who accused it of failing to overhaul the ailing healthcare sector. The... Read More
‘I’ll surpass Mimiko’s achievements in healthcare’ -Akeredolu
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Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State said his administration would surpass the achievements of his predecessor, Olusegun Mimiko in the area of quality, accessible and... Read More
Paralyzed Texas Governor Celebrates Anniversary Of Accident, Bashed On Twitter
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The Texas Governor, Greg Abbott took to his Twitter to celebrate the anniversary of his accident which left him paralyzed. On the 14th of July,... Read More
On Tuesday a female healthcare worker in the U.K was arrested on charges of allegedly murdering eight babies and attempting to murder six more after... Read More
Obaseki meets Edo civil servants, promises capacity development, health insurance
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Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo on Tuesday met with the state’s civil servants of directorate cadre, pledging to build their capacities and provide health insurance... Read More
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