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NAFDAC, NHIA Forge Alliance to Boost Access to Safe Medicines Nationwide

ABUJA — In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced...

Toyin Adebayo - March 27, 2026

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Unbranded Drugs Are Safe, Cost-Effective — NHIA Assures Nigerians

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has assured Nigerians that all medicines dispensed under the national health insurance scheme whether branded or unbranded are...

Toyin Adebayo - October 16, 2025

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FG Moves to End Out-of-Pocket Health Spending with Mandatory Insurance — NHIA

…Coverage hits 21.1 million Nigerians as reforms deepen health access The Federal Government has stepped up enforcement of mandatory health insurance to accelerate Universal Health...

Toyin Adebayo - October 16, 2025

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NHIA Launches Neonatal Services in Kano to Strengthen Maternal and Child Health

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expanded its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) programme with the introduction of neonatal services in...

Toyin Adebayo - September 22, 2025

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NHIA Increases Healthcare Payments to Boost Service Delivery

Abuja—In a landmark move, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced significant increases in two primary payment mechanisms for healthcare providers—capitation and fee-for-service...

Toyin Adebayo - February 4, 2025

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83M Vulnerable Nigerians Will Receive Compulsory Social Health Insurance- NHIA Boss

The Compulsory Social Health Insurance will provide coverage for 83 million underprivileged Nigerians, according to Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo, Director General of the National...

Toyin Adebayo - August 3, 2022