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Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

FOMWAN members during activities marking the association's 40th anniversary celebration in Lagos.

Association Seeks ₦350m to Complete Primary Healthcare Centre

Korede Abdullah June 5, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federation of Muslim Women’s Associations in Nigeria (FOMWAN), Lagos State Chapter, has marked...

FCT Launches Drive to Vaccinate 1.5m Children Health workers preparing for a vaccination campaign targeting more than 1.5 million children in the Federal Capital Territory

Health workers preparing for a vaccination campaign targeting more than 1.5 million children in the Federal Capital Territory

FCT Launches Drive to Vaccinate 1.5m Children

Mirian Gom June 3, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Board (FPHCB) has concluded arrangements to vaccinate...

Kano Revamps Health Centres, Maternal Deaths Halve Revitalised Gadon Kaya Primary Healthcare Centre commissioned in Kano State.

Kano Revamps Health Centres, Maternal Deaths Halve

Hussaini Ibrahim May 30, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – Kano State has recorded a sharp decline in maternal mortality as the government intensifies...

Groups Launch Health Insurance Push for Nigeria’s Vulnerable Populations Nigerian health workers attending to patients in a primary healthcare centre

Nigerian health workers attending to patients in a primary healthcare centre

Groups Launch Health Insurance Push for Nigeria’s Vulnerable Populations

Korede Abdullah April 23, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Non-governmental organisations launch a nationwide push to expand health insurance coverage for vulnerable Nigerians,...

Lagos Council Launches Free Healthcare Scheme for Vulnerable Residents Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system

Lagos Council Launches Free Healthcare Scheme for Vulnerable Residents

Korede Abdullah April 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Chairman of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA, Seyi Jakande, launches a free healthcare scheme targeting vulnerable...

Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities A young Nigerian solar technician installing rooftop panels under bright sunlight in Abuja. Image Description

A young Nigerian solar technician installing rooftop panels under bright sunlight in Abuja. Image Description

Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities

Oluwatobi Adu April 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Reliable electricity is transforming primary healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, as solar-powered systems...

Abia Hospital Performs Rare Twin Emergency Surgery Successfully Abia State plans revival of abandoned agricultural lands

Abia Hospital Performs Rare Twin Emergency Surgery Successfully

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 27, 2026

ABIA, Nigeria – A primary healthcare centre in Umuahia performs a rare life-saving caesarean section, delivering twins...

Nigeria Releases ₦32.8bn to Boost Primary Healthcare Nationwide Nigerian primary healthcare centre benefiting from BHCPF funding

Nigeria Releases ₦32.8bn to Boost Primary Healthcare Nationwide

Chukwu Obinna March 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government releases ₦32.8 billion in first-quarter funding to strengthen grassroots healthcare, targeting...

Lagos Begins Onboarding Health Workers to Strengthen Primary Care Lagos State warns residents against unregistered hospitals, launches HEFAMAA barcode verification system