FG unveils plans to double functional PHCs, enhance healthcare delivery, and foster domestic production.
Dr. Temitope Ilori, a seasoned public health expert, takes the helm as the new Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA).
The significant surge in drug prices started last year following the departure of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Nigeria Plc, the second-largest drug producer in the country.
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate upgrade of key health infrastructure and equipment across all six geo-political zones in…
Resident doctors will now receive their withheld salaries following the approval of the waiver of the “no work, no pay,” instituted against them.
Pledges to overhaul Nigeria’s healthcare system, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and quality care for all.
Vows to bridge health disparities and transform healthcare policies, aiming to lead the nation towards a healthier future.
AFTER DARKNESS COMES THE GLORIOUS DAWN but Health Sector still in the Shadows.
Doctors under the aegis of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Wednesday gave the Federal Government a two-week ultimatum to meet its demands after seven weeks of non-implementation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assures Nigerians of his administration’s commitment towards ramping-up domestic research for the manufacture of vaccines, medicines, others.
Northern traditional leaders pledged their unflinching support to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even as he addresses the gaps in primary health care (PHC) services in the country.
The health workers unions have given the Federal Government a 21-day timeline for it to implement some of its demands. Says it is suspending the strike as a result of the promises, assurance and body language of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Will reconvene after 21 days to appraise progress made.
Doctors call for a state of emergency in the health sector to address brain drain. Urged the Federal Government to speedily implement at least a 200 per cent salary increase for its members. Urged states to pay salary arrears of members.
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