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FG Moves To Expand Primary Healthcare But Insists States Hold Main Responsibility

Nigeria has confirmed plans to almost double the number of revitalised primary healthcare (PHC) centres across the country, while reiterating that the constitutional responsibility for PHC delivery lies with state governments. Speaking at a national health financing policy dialogue in Abuja, Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA),…

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Nigeria Pushes Ahead With Health Reforms To Strengthen Primary Care

Nigeria’s government has reiterated its commitment to transforming the health sector through reforms designed to cut mortality, ease financial strain on households, and expand access to quality services. Health Minister Professor Muhammad Pate delivered the message on Friday in Kano, where he handed over medical equipment and supplies to Gidauniyar Alheri Community Health Centre. Represented…

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