…State Health Insurance Scheme, BNSHIS, to guarantee access to affordable and quality healthcare services. The renewed commitment came weekend in Makurdi when APIN Public Health Initiatives donated over 150 flex banners to the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services to boost public awareness and increase enrol…

…alongside 2,440 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) to strengthen primary healthcare services, particularly in rural communities. Aliyu also highlighted the state government’s collaboration with development partners, including UNICEF, Plan International, Save the Children and UNFPA, noting that the partnership h…

…healthcare providers in the current economic climate, noting that maintaining quality healthcare services remains essential despite the challenges. Declaring the event open, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration to safeguarding the live…

…protection, reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending and improve access to quality healthcare services, particularly for vulnerable and underserved populations across the country.

…in its fifth year, the 2026 edition of the initiative, tagged “Month of Good”, delivered healthcare services, maternal support, nutritional assistance and food relief across Lagos, Abia, Cross River and the Federal Capital Territory. Rather than focusing solely on charitable donations, the programme reflects a broader…

…rulers and their queens enjoy access. We are determined to provide qualitative healthcare services without financial hardship, in line with the government's people-centred health policy. "Our administration has delivered across the sectors: over 300 kilometres of roads, over 200 rehabilitated primary care centres, over…

…then anyone who visits a health facility will receive appropriate treatment and quality healthcare services." On how Nigeria's health sector can be revitalised, he said: "We must allocate at least the agreed 15% of the national budget to health. At present, spending is below 6 percent."

…HOPE programmes are expected to improve access to quality basic education and primary healthcare services while strengthening governance and accountability in the delivery of public services. An analysis of the World Bank data showed that implementation of the projects remains at an early stage. The HOPE Governance pro…

…equipment, commodities and delivery kits worth N10bn to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services in Bauchi State. The intervention, unveiled on Saturday by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, is aimed at reducing maternal and neonatal mortality through the provision of medical equipment, ambulan…

…disruption of hospital activities or industrial actions capable of jeopardising healthcare services. Management also expressed concern over recent actions by some labour leaders, including disruptions to clinical services, warning that such actions could endanger patients. “The welfare of patients must remain paramount…

…treatment and patient referrals. "Stronger surveillance systems and wider access to healthcare services invariably result in higher case detection and should not be misconstrued as evidence of worsening epidemic control," she said. The agency presented programme data showing that Lagos conducted 504,800 HIV tests in 20…

…"The reconstruction of this bridge has significantly improved access to emergency healthcare services and reduced the challenges faced by pregnant women and other vulnerable residents," he said. Earlier, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, led a team of journalists on an inspection…

…vulnerable to financial ruin whenever illness strikes. The group further advocated free healthcare services for vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, children under the age of five, elderly citizens aged 70 and above, and persons with disabilities It maintained that access to affordable healthcare and retirement…

…He assured her that genuine requests aimed at improving the institution and enhancing healthcare services would receive favourable consideration. He thanked the CMD and her management team for the visit and reaffirmed the commitment of the Awka Development Union to supporting initiatives that will enhance healthcare de…

…hub, while seven zonal veterinary clinics had also been established to improve animal healthcare services. The governor further revealed that the state was at an advanced stage of constructing a modern slaughterhouse aimed at improving meat processing standards and hygiene. "We are committed to ending the practice of e…

Speaking with PT Health Watch to commemorate World Sickle Cell Day, medical and maternal health experts identified critical gaps across Nigeria's healthcare system, including inadequate newborn screening, poor access to treatment, weak primary healthcare services and persistent misconceptions about the disease.

…of healthcare facilities, procurement of medical equipment and improved access to healthcare services were positively impacting communities across the state. He further highlighted the government's focus on agriculture, describing the sector as a critical pillar for economic growth, food security and employment generat…

…on Google They said interventions in the health sector would improve access to quality healthcare services and increase life expectancy, particularly in rural communities. (NAN) Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google News and never miss breaking stories, investigations, and in-depth reporting. on Google