The House of Representatives Committee on Healthcare Services has commended the Kogi government’s efforts to revitalise and reposition primary healthcare.
The Abia government had also concluded arrangements to launch the state’s Contributory Pension Scheme in September to improve the living standards of its workers.
Mr Pate said the dialogue would advocate sub-national health financing.
Mr Ohiri said Nigeria faced a double challenge of rising non-communicable diseases alongside persistent infectious diseases.
The federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health financing system to ensure universal health coverage for all citizens.
NAFDAC warned that the use of substandard antibiotics could worsen health conditions
The Kaduna State chapter of the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) has reiterated its commitment to dialogue and fair negotiations as it prepares for an indefinite strike, commencing at 12:00 a
The minister explained that while international support was important, Nigeria was mobilising domestic resources to protect its population of over 200 million people.
He said that many Nigerians were still struggling to cope with the surge in drug prices.
Mr Abdulazeez reiterated Governor Ahmed Ododo’s commitment to maintaining the momentum of health development.
