FG Releases Outbreak Funds to States
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has released outbreak preparedness funds to states to strengthen surveillance, emergency response and disease detection systems. The Coordinating…
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FG Launches National Task Force on Patient Safety Oversight
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government establishes a National Task Force on Clinical Governance and Patient Safety to curb medical errors and improve healthcare…
Minister Warns Health System Strained After Decades of Neglect
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, warns that Nigeria’s health system remains weakened by decades of underinvestment, blurred…
Pate Presses Governors at NCH66, Seeks Bigger 2026 Health Budgets
ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors came under renewed scrutiny at the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar on Friday as the Coordinating…
Health Sector Confidence Rises as Patient Satisfaction Hits 74% – Pate
ABUJA, Nigeria – Confidence in Nigeria’s healthcare system has shown a remarkable improvement, with patient satisfaction levels reaching 74 per cent and overall trust…
Nigeria Seeks $150bn for Vaccine Procurement as Health Spending Surges
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has announced plans to raise nearly $150 billion to fund vaccine procurement for 2025 and 2026, as part…
Just In: FG Raises Health Insurance Fee to ₦1,450, Targets 44m Nigerians
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has doubled the National Health Insurance capitation fee from ₦750 to ₦1,450 per person, in a major policy…
FG Disburses ₦32.9bn to PHCs, Urges Public Oversight
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has disbursed ₦32.9 billion to primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across Nigeria, urging citizens to monitor how the funds…
Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide by December 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to decriminalise attempted suicide by December 2025, replacing punitive laws with a health-centred approach, the government confirms. Coordinating…