Payment for healthcare in Nigeria is predominantly out-of-pocket but a new player believes in spite of the numerous odds stacked against it, an already familiar approach could make a lot of difference in expanding access to health insurance. In Nigeria, achieving most health goals has been greatly limited by access and cost, with payment for […] The post Helt’s Approach to Accessible and Affordable Health Insurance in Nigeria appeared first on healthnews.ng.

Buhari signs mental health bill into law. How NHIA Act will set pace for robust health insurance in Nigeria. New COVID-19 variants not in Nigeria, says NCDC. Looking ahead in 2023: Rekindling hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector. Six states account for 84% cholera cases – NCDC. NARD demands CMDs’ sanction over attacks on workers. NAFDAC […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Every year, at the National Council on Health (NCH), health leaders across Nigeria congregate to deliberate and approve policies aimed at improving the health of all Nigerians. The NCH, legislated through the National Health Act 2014 remains the highest decision-making body on matters relating to health in Nigeria. The 63rd NCH which kicked off on […] The post From ‘Stalled’ to ‘Transiting’: Activating Nigeria’s Demographic Dividend appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The start of a new year comes with fresh expectations, hopes, and dreams. In 2018, Nigeria Health Watch hosted its inaugural Future of Health Conference with the theme “Defining the Health Sector of Our Dreams in Nigeria.” The newly elected President Muhammadu Buhari had just been sworn in to begin his first four-year term. This […] The post Looking Ahead In 2023 – Rekindling Hope in Nigeria’s Health Sector appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

FG introduces N10 per litre excise duty on carbonated drinks to curb non-communicable diseases. How to improve health outcomes in Nigeria, by Osinbajo, Mustapha, others. Buhari signs National Health Authority Bill into law. President orders minister to submit progress report on vaccine production. Monkeypox Outbreak Tops 1,000 Cases, WHO Warns Of ‘Real’ Risk. WHO: COVID-19 […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 30th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The resilience of the health sector was tested when the COVID-19 pandemic impacted global economies and health sectors simultaneously in 2020. Routine health programmes in Nigeria, such as childhood immunisation, reproductive health and maternal health services were disrupted, and it was clear that our health systems were not resilient enough to protect us from major […] The post Reflecting on Nigeria’s Health Sector in 2022: Hope For 2023? appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The World Health Organization (WHO) clearly states that complete emotional and mental well-being are critical components of good health care. Efforts to improve access to mental health services continue to generate global attention as an estimated one in eight people lived with a mental disorder before the COVID-19 pandemic. While mental health continues to gain […] The post Jela’s Development Initiatives: Promoting Inclusiveness in Mental Health Interventions appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

Implementation of SSB tax policy non-negotiable — NASS. COVID-19: US govt hails Nigeria, as 12 states achieve over 70% herd immunity. NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on existence of fake COVID-19 test kits. Doctors, nurses’ emigration affecting our health sector – FG. Population: Stakeholders seek improved uptake of family planning services. Cholera: Cross River govt confirms 20 […] The post Top Ten News Items on Health, 24th December 2022 appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.

The recent International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) saw Thailand host up to 3,500 reproductive health and family planning experts and advocates in Pattaya City, Thailand. The country reduced their total fertility rate from 6.15 to 1.5 between 1960 and 2020. They therefore had significant learnings to share on the ways they were able to […] The post Family Planning Offers a Pathway to Universal Health Coverage But Will Nigeria Take It? appeared first on Nigeria Health Watch.