Sunday, July 12, 2026

National Health Insurance Authority

July 8, 2026

Only 22 million out of 240 million Nigerians on health insurance, says NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority says the number of Nigerians enrolled in health insurance has risen to more than 22 million.

Crowd of patients at hospital
June 19, 2026

FG expands newborn sickle cell screening, seeks insurance coverage

Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges. 

Muhammed Pate
April 23, 2026

Nigeria transitioning from climate-health policy to action: SWAp Coordinator

Mr Umar-Sadiq noted that the SWAp initiative aims to align national, state, and partner efforts

PHCs
March 13, 2026

No pregnant woman should die over inability to pay hospital bills, NHIA says

The NHIA DG said that since the emergency maternal care programme began in October 2024, nearly 40,000 women nationwide had benefited from the scheme.

Nigerian pregnant women
January 15, 2026

NHIA seeks innovative research to bridge health insurance gaps

NAHA said this was because millions of citizens continue to pay for healthcare services out of pocket.

Doctors performing surgery
September 25, 2025

NHIA celebrates first quadruplets delivery under CEmONC programme in Bauchi

The National Health Insurance Authority has celebrated a landmark delivery at the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare.

Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Azare
September 22, 2025

NHIA expands maternal, child health services with neonatal launch in Kano

The move aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.
April 8, 2025

FG pledges employment for all community health officers nationwide

“The government’s policy is clear: no community health officers should be unemployed,” Mr Salako affirmed.

HEALTH WORKERS IN KADUNA
April 2, 2025

NECA applauds NHIA chairman appointment

“The success of any scheme or project depends on a good governance structure,” Mr Oyerinde stated.

Tinubu signing a document
February 27, 2025

NHIA raises registration cost for premium programmes

Mr Aminu also stressed the importance of enrollees being aware of their rights and privileges to prevent violations.

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