Tag: #HealthcareAccess
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FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO TACKLE UNSAFE ABORTION, CUT MATERNAL DEATHS IN NIGERIA
Unsafe abortion kills thousands yearly; government pushes for awareness, better healthcare access. The Federal Government has pledged strong action against unsafe abortion, a leading cause of maternal mortality in Nigeria, during the International Safe Abortion Conference in Abuja. Dr Binyerem Ukaire highlighted 456,000 unsafe abortions occur yearly in Nigeria, contributing to 10% of maternal deaths…
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CARITAS NIGERIA CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF SERVICE, CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Touching millions of lives through healthcare, education, and climate resilience—Caritas Nigeria urges Nigerians to join its mission. Marking 15 years, Caritas Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to serving the poor and vulnerable, having aided over 6 million people with food, shelter, and healthcare. Executive Secretary Fr. Peter Babangida highlights the need for sustained support amid funding…
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PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MANDATORY HEALTH INSURANCE FOR ALL FEDERAL MDAS
New directive expands health coverage, linking insurance to government contracts and licenses. President Bola Tinubu has mandated all federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to enroll staff in the compulsory National Health Insurance Authority scheme, with private supplemental options allowed. Compliance certificates from NHIA will now be required for government contracts and licenses, aiming to reduce…
