Browsing: Health
By Vicky Attah, Correspondent The Federal Government has expanded its Jigi-Bola eye care initiative to provide at least five million free spectacles and 25,000 cataract surgeries…
By Vicky Attah, Correspondent The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has unveiled plans to strengthen healthcare delivery in custodial centres, with a focus on improving the welfare…
By Vicky Attah, Correspondent The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called on Nigerians to strengthen support for breastfeeding as the country joins the…
By Joy Onu The Federal Government has announced plans to expand addiction treatment and rehabilitation services nationwide while tightening oversight of controlled medicines as part of…
By Joy Onu The Federal Government has pledged to strengthen Nigeria’s emergency and intensive care system through sustainable healthcare financing, expanded health insurance coverage, improved infrastructure,…
By Joy Onu The Federal Government has intensified efforts to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030, announcing plans to expand screening services, strengthen treatment facilities and increase…
By Joy Onu The Federal Government says its health sector reforms are beginning to show measurable results, following sustained investments in workforce expansion, primary healthcare delivery,…
The Federal Government will send a 25-member delegation to China for a two-week knowledge exchange programme aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s capacity in traditional medicine research, phytomedicine…
By Victoria Attah, Correspondent The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving chemical safety, public health security and emergency preparedness as part of efforts to…
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of State Outbreak Investigation and Response Funds (S-OIRF) to boost preparedness and response capacity across Nigeria, amid ongoing efforts…