Foundation provides electricity to 12 Nigerian PHCs
As part of its efforts to propel economic growth in the Niger Delta, the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta, otherwise known as PIND Foundation, has said it …
PHC
In Osun, understaffed, under-equipped PHCs can’t provide essential services to patients
In 2022, a heart-wrenching incident occurred in Odeyinka, a small community in Ikire, the headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area of Osun State in south-west Nigeria. A pregnant woman, Bidemi, …
Beautiful infrastructure but poor staffing, lack of drugs hinder PHC services in Borno communities
The sunrise over Zabarmari village was beautiful in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, but it offered no comfort to Fatima Sani, a 22-year-old woman in labour. Her baby …
After PREMIUM TIMES’ report, governor approves new PHC for Akwa Ibom community
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, has approved the construction of a primary healthcare centre (PHC) in the Usaka Annang community in Obot Akara Local Government Area of …
Malaria: Nigeria accounts for 30% of global burden – Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has expressed concern over the burden of malaria in Nigeria, even as he called for a review of the country’s strategies …
MSF treated over 9,000 measles cases in Borno last year
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) treated a record 3,965 patients from October to December 2023 in its health facilities in Borno State. In 12 months, the international medical organisation said it …