Health
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Senator Dr Ipalibo Banigo Pushes Bill to Strengthen Nigeria’s Health System
Her Excellency, Senator Dr Ipalibo Banigo, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, has sponsored a Bill seeking to amend the National Health Act to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from 1%…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Know, Check, and Manage
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed globally every October, focuses on body awareness, regular self-examinations, and proactive steps toward early detection, emphasising how timely action can save lives. The initiative began in the United States in…
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FG Disburses N32.9bn to Strengthen PHC, Urges Nigerians to Monitor Spending
The Federal Government, through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), has approved and released N32.9 bn to boost and strengthen primary healthcare across the country. This funding marked the third disbursement in 2025. This new…
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NAFDAC Urges Drug Regulation to Address Nigeria’s Mental Health Crisis
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has called for stronger regulation of psychotropic and antidepressant medicines to improve access to safe mental health treatment. The agency also warned that Nigeria…
