Rivers, stakeholders intensifies war on drug abuse among youths
To curb the rising tide of drug abuse among youths, major government and community stakeholders in Rivers State have launched…
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Higher tax receipts could unlock expanded UHC financing, says HMCAN
Nigeria’s growing tax revenues present a significant opportunity to expand funding for vulnerable populations and drive progress toward Universal Health…
Rivers seeks collaboration with traditional rulers to strengthen healthcare delivery
The Rivers State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, has called for deeper collaboration between the state government and traditional…
NARD warns of total strike
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has put the Federal Government (FG) on notice, signalling that the clock has…
Despite global disruptions, Nigeria strengthens HIV response
Nigeria’s Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) response is pushing forward with renewed determination, even as recurring global and economic disruptions continue…
SOEHPON sets agenda for advancing occupational, environmental health in Nigeria
The Society of Occupational and Environmental Health Physicians of Nigeria (SOEHPON) has outlined a renewed agenda to elevate the practice…
HIV infections could rise by 3.3m by 2030 – UNPFA warns
The global fight against HIV prevention is nearing a critical breaking point, with 3.3 million extra infections projected by 2030…
Resident doctors call off strike, give govt a four-week deadline for payments.
Resident doctors in Nigeria have stepped back from strike action after a memorandum of understanding was signed with federal authorities,…
FG plans emergency GBV response fund
The Federal Government (FG) has unveiled plans to establish an Emergency Gender-Based Violence Response Fund, a policy move coming on…