Tag: Primary Health Care

FG approves ₦32bn for PHCs nationwide

Aminu Imam
FG approves PHCs

The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32 billion to health facilities under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), following deliberations at the Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, while speaking with newsmen, explained that this is a quarterly meeting held to review the progress being made in the health sector under President Bola Tinubu’s health sector renewal investment initiative, adding that it is a continuation of progress across multiple dimensions. He explained that the committee reviewed performance in…

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Primary Health Care: Kaduna emerges ‘Best State’ in N’West region

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Kaduna emerges Best State

By AbdulAzeez Ahmed-Kadir Kaduna State has emerged the best performing state in Primary Health Care in the North-West region, underscoring Governor Uba Sani’s strong commitment to transforming the health sector. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, who received the international recognition and a cash prize of $500,000 on behalf of the Government, stated that the award is a testimony of the Governor’s  exceptional health-care investments and leadership. “For Kaduna State, the award represents more than just financial recognition. It stands as a testament to the State’s dedicated health team and…

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