Accurate data will help improve healthcare delivery, economy — Minister
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, on Monday, said to make progress in health outcomes and improve the economic value chain, there is a need…
Brain Drain: Minister confirms plans to engage retired doctors, others
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, says the Federal Government has made provisions for retired medical providers in non-administrative positions to be re-engaged on a…
World Sight Day: FG unveils policy documents on eye health
…says 1.3m Nigerians blind The Federal Government on Thursday launched three policy documents on eye health services in the country. This was even as the government said 1.3 million Nigerians…
NAFDAC partners NHIA on access to affordable medicines
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is partnering with the National Health Insurance Authority to ensure sustainable access to affordable and acceptable quality medicines for Nigerians.…
Adolescent well-being critical to achieving sustainable development – WHO
The World Health Organisation on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to improving adolescent’s health and well-being in the country. WHO made the pledge at the 2023 virtual Global Forum for Adolescents…
Depression increases risk of cancer, diabetes, others — Health minister
Evidence has shown that depression increases the risk for many types of physical health problems, particularly chronic conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer, among others, the Coordinating Minister of…
No cause for alarm over HPV vaccine – Ogun healthcare boss
The Executive Secretary of Ogun State Primary Health Care Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, has called on residents of the state to support the successful implementation of the free Human papillomavirus…
Again, 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan
Afghanistan has once again been hit by another 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake which occurred in Herat on Wednesday morning was confirmed and made known by the World Health Organisation…
Allocate more funds to reduce mortality rate – PMNCH, WHO, others urge world leaders
The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health, the World Health Organisation, the United Nations Children’s Fund, and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, have urged world leaders…
Pate to prioritise strengthening health sector
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, has said that strengthening health sector governance, and institutions, and ensuring efficient, resilient and affordable quality health systems are…