In furtherance of the objective of replicating an effective model of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) interventions at the grassroots, the community UHC Project being implemented by the Development Governance International Foundation (DGIF) in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State with funding from Christian Aid Nigeria organized a 1-day National Knowledge Sharing Forum... read more →
May
19
Mar
31
Background Strengthening the capacity of frontline health workers to manage health resources, including manpower, money, and materials, is crucial to improving access to equitable and high-quality services. As part of efforts geared towards improving service delivery through enhanced facility and financial management in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT... read more →
Mar
03
The UHC2023 Forum has extended its hearty congratulations to Nigeria's President-elect and Vice President-elect. The Forum, which advocates for universal health coverage in Nigeria, has urged the incoming administration to prioritize health in its national development agenda. As Nigeria continues to grapple with sub-optimal health system performance and a high... read more →
Feb
06
In view of the recently published article on the political economy of the design of BHCPF, DGI Consult through its Health System Research Forum (HSRF) organized a webinar themed “The Political Economy of Health Policy Design and Implementation in Nigeria: Translating Evidence into Practice” on 10th November 2022. The webinar organized in... read more →
Feb
06
To improve the design and implementation of health policy in Nigeria, which is largely shaped by the interplay of influence and interests of relevant actors and institutions, members of DGI Consult are glad to have worked with other health policy experts to publish a potential-policy shaping article titled “The Political... read more →
Feb
06
To articulate targeted interventions for improving human resource for health (HRH) and optimizing the performance of the existing health workforce in Nigeria, DGI Consult has been engaged by the Bills and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) to develop its Nigeria Country Office HRH strategy in 10 focus States, namely: Bauchi, Borno,... read more →
Feb
06
Expanding quality and affordable healthcare access to the poor and vulnerable requires subsidization for this population segment. In view of this, the novel Christian Aid-funded Universal Health Coverage intervention being implemented through DGI Foundation in Keffi LGA of Nasarawa State has recorded a milestone in the quest to expand health... read more →
Feb
06
As part of DGI’s support to the Nasarawa State Health Insurance Agency (NASHIA) towards mobilizing resources to expand health insurance coverage to the teeming population of Nasarawa State, especially the informal sector, DGI supported the Agency to organize a 2-day workshop with key stakeholders to articulate its resource mobilization strategy.... read more →
Feb
06
In the quest to expand health insurance coverage to the teeming population of Nasarawa State, DGI Foundation with funding from Christian Aid Nigeria conducted a fiscal space analysis to identify potential sources of additional funds to subsidize healthcare for the poor and vulnerable population in Nasarawa State. Since the establishment... read more →
Feb
06
In furtherance of the objective of putting Universal Health Coverage (UHC) on the political front burner ahead of the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the UHC 2023 Forum in collaboration with the Chatham House Centre for Universal Health hosted three Nigerian Governors and other health experts in Chatham House on the... read more →