Japa: Stay In Nigeria, Build Health Sector – FG Begs New Doctors

The Federal Government has appealed to medical practitioners in Nigeria to remain committed to serving the nation rather than seeking opportunities abroad. This plea was made during the induction of over 600 foreign-trained medical and dental graduates by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) in Abuja, aimed at bolstering the country’s healthcare workforce. … Read more

Federal Universities, Teaching Hospitals to Receive 50% Electricity Subsidy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a 50 percent electricity subsidy for federal universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and various teaching hospitals. The announcement was made by Dr. Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health, during a press briefing in Kaduna. Dr. Alausa highlighted that the Ministry of Power is currently working on the details … Read more

Ali Pate, Tunji Alausa Meet With World’s Largest Health Financing Bodies To Strengthen Health Sector

The Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, the Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and the coordinators of the health financing organisations

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, and the Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, met with the coordinators of three of the world’s largest health financing ogranisations. They are Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, the United States (U.S.) Global AIDS … Read more