A former Chairman of the National Committee of Provosts of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Adekunle Okesina, has urged medical practitioners to adopt emerging technologies, particularly local ones, to overcome patient management barriers.
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Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani says the launch of key health policy documents and distribution of vehicles for disease control is a significant milestone in the state’s quest for improved healthcare delivery.
A US-based drone technology company, Zipline is joining forces with the Nigerian government to transform healthcare accessibility and equity, through cutting-edge drone delivery solutions.
Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has announced that his administration will prioritize healthcare and education, allocating 70-80% of the state’s recurrent expenditure to these sectors in 2025.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has voiced concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to introduce new regulations for healthcare facilities across the country.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee tasked with establishing the National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) as part of efforts to improve the country’s healthcare system.
Some health practitioners say Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) require adequate funds, equipment and manpower resources to improve and expand their scope of service delivery.
Deaf Women Association of Nigeria (DWAN), has canvassed for the provision of sign language interpreters and visual aids in hospitals for easy access to healthcare.
The European Union (EU) has announced an additional allocation of €35 million for humanitarian assistance across several West African countries facing severe crises.
The Federal Government says efforts are ongoing to address challenges affecting the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) toward achieving universal health coverage and improving health outcomes for citizens.