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NHIA expands insurance coverage to fund Fistula treatment in Nigeria

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is intensifying its support for Nigeria’s vulnerable populations by
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Fed Govt launches free Caesarean section for women

The Federal Government has launched free Caesarean Section for Nigerian women who need the procedure,
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FG Calls for Local Solutions to Curb Climate Impact on

The federal government yesterday called for local solutions and better partnerships to tackle the growing
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NHIA unveils plan to achieve universal health coverage by 2030

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has reiterated its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
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Nigeria first country to launch Mental Health Gap Action Programme

Nigeria has set a global record as the first country to contextualise the World Health
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Fed Govt gets 846,000 doses of malaria vaccine

Nigeria has received 846,000 doses of the RTS, S/AS01 (Mosquirix) vaccine from Gavi, the Vaccine
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FG finalizes plan for zero VAT on pharmaceuticals

The Federal Government has finalised the Executive Order to implement zero Value-Added Tax and excise
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WHO calls for prioritisation of mental health in Workplace

.. Says nearly 12 billion workdays lost to depression, anxiety annual On this year’s World
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FG Launches Initiative For Improved Maternal Health Outcomes

Coordinating minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Mohammad Ali Pate, has expressed the federal
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WHO prequalifies 1st vaccine against mpox

MVA-BN vaccine can be administered in people over age 18 as 2-dose injection given 4
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