As Nigeria celebrates 60 years of independence, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Plateau chapter, has decried the high rate of maternal and infant mortality in the country. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
Oct
08
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and non-passage of the amended National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Act have further slowed uptake of health insurance packages and Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has named Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma the 2020 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Most Friendly Governor in Nigeria. Click here to view this newsletter
Oct
08
The coronavirus pandemic has significantly hindered progress toward achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals, M&G Investment warns Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
28
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, said the Federal Government would engage the services of members of the National Youth Service Corps to champion the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 at the grassroots. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
21
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has achieved broad support from leaders around the world, as reflected in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and World Health Organization's global priorities. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
With the number of under-five deaths at an all-time recorded low of 5.2 million in 2019, disruptions in child and maternal health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic are putting millions of additional lives at stake. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
On September 1st, Gallup headlined “50% in U.S. Fear Bankruptcy Due to Major Health Event” and reported that last year only 45% did. Both percentages are the world’s highest. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
Today marks a major milestone in the history of Nigeria’s Polio Eradication Programme as the country reaches 3 years without reporting a case of wild polio virus. Click here to view this newsletter
Sep
17
The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, has attributed increased testing to the reduction in COVID-19 infection rates across the country. Click here to view this newsletter