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Health minister commends revamp of PHCs in Edo

Ihesiulo Grace 13 November 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has commended the revamp of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in Edo State, noting that such reforms will allow for proper referral system as a catalyst to develop the health system in the country. Adewole said this while delivering his keynote

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FG targets WHO 2016-2020 road map for health, ageing

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment towards achieving the World Health Organisation (WHO) 2016-2020 road map targets and goals of the Global Strategy and action plan for Health and Ageing. Speaking during the Celebration of 2018 Day of Older Persons, a one-day Project and Partnership Development Outreach Programme

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Globalisation aiding outbreak, spread of disease across borders -Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 12 September 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has identified globalisation as a key factor leading to outbreak,threats and spread of disease across national borders. While calling for urgent collaborative response, Adewole who spoke as a Guest lecturer at the National Institute of Security Studies, Usuma Dam, Abuja explained that public health threats are many, diverse, […]

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In a deft move to tackle health challenges: FG okays N6.07trn development plan

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2018 0

…New plan covers 2018- 2022, involves 36 states, FCT …To present plan to NEC, NGF to secure the buy-in of govs The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday approved a N6.01 trillion National Strategic Health Development Plan II. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, disclosed this when he briefed State House correspondents at […]

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World Humanitarian Day: Adewole remembers fallen heroes

Ihesiulo Grace 24 August 2018 0

As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate the 2018 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has joined other relevant stakeholders providing humanitarian services in Nigeria to commemorate humanitarian workers who were either maimed or lost their lives in the course of duty. Speaking during the occasion in Abuja on Thursday, […]

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150,000 women living with untreated fistula disease in Nigeria -Adewole

Ihesiulo Grace 4 August 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has said that an estimated 150,000 women and girls are living with untreated fistula in Nigeria with an annual incidence of 12,000 -15, 000 cases. Speaking during a High Level Awareness Seminar on Fistula, held in Abuja, Adewole said that the unmet need for the treatment of obstetric […]

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Role of husbands crucial in exclusive breastfeeding – Adewole

Ihesiulo Grace 2 August 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has said that husbands need to play a pivotal role in promoting six months exclusive breastfeeding in the society. Speaking during an event to mark the 2018 World Breastfeeding week in Abuja on Thursday, Adewole said that exclusive breastfeeding yields tremendous health benefits such as providing critical nutrients […]

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Investing in primary healthcare path way to achieving Universal Health Coverage- Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 19 July 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said that investing in primary healthcare is the right way to go towards achieving Universal Health Coverage. According to him, that was the reason the Federal Government allocated the largest chunk of is 2018 health budget to primary healthcare because the facilities are closest to the people. […]

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NPHCDA gulps 64% of health funds – Prof. Adewole

Ihesiulo Grace 18 July 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole has disclosed that 64 percent of funds in the health sector go to National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). Speaking during the launch of Technical Support Programme (TSP) for the NPHCDA, the Minister said that it was crucial to focus on the primary health care sub-sector, following […]

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Adewole disburses funds to deserving States under SOML-PforR program

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has announced that Federal Ministry of Health had commenced disbursement of 2018 funds to States according to States earnings as well as the advancement of $1m to all States. This according to Adewole is to be followed by payment for Disbursement linked Indicator 5 (DL15) to all deserving […]

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Nigeria needs 1.8million units of blood annually to save lives – Adewole

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2018 0

The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, has disclosed that Nigeria needs 1.8 million units of blood yearly to save lives, calling on Nigerians with no health challenge to donate blood. Addressing a press conference to mark the 2017 World Blood Donor Day in Abuja on Thursday, Adewole said that the country’s has a short […]

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FG orders Ebola screening at Nigeria’s borders

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2018 0

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance at all entry points in the country to prevent the return of Ebola. Briefing journalists at the end of the Council meeting presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, said that […]

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Nigerian FG releases $1m for contraceptives

Ihesiulo Grace 25 January 2018 0

Nigeria’s Federal Government has released $1 million for the delivery of contraceptives to enhance quality family planning among Nigerians. Isaac Adewole, the Minister of Health, while briefing State House Correspondents after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, said plans for the procurement has begun. Nigeria has been increasing it

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We’ve released N540m to each state as health intervention – Health Minister

Ihesiulo Grace 5 December 2017 0

*Says 774 Primary Healthcare centres to be revived 20,000 HIV/AIDs patients to get free treatment The Minister of Health, Prof Isaac Adewole has disclosed that the Federal Government under the Save One Million Lives Performance for Result Initiative (SOMLP) has released a whopping $1.5million (N540 million) as an intervention to each of the 36 states […]

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Bayelsa monkeypox patient takes life in hospital

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

A monkeypox victim on admission at the Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (UNDTH), Okolobiri, Bayelsa State has committed suicide. It is now understood that the unnamed victim hung himself in the early hours of Monday. Speaking on the development at a joint press conference by the state information and health commissioners, Daniel Iworiso-Markson and Prof. […]

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FG to curb road accident, non-communicable diseases

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2017 0

FG to curb road accident, non-communicable diseases The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged health partners to support the federal government’s efforts in tackling the menace of non- communicable diseases in Nigeria noting that plans are under way to carry out survey that will ensure policy direction and planning. The minister made this […]