Cerebral palsy
13 Jun
In November 2023, the Let Cerebral Palsy Kids Learn Foundation and the Special Needs Initiative for Growth received crucial support from the global children’s charity, TheirWorld. This partnership project aimed to provide children with cerebral palsy, the right to an inclusive education through STEM and robotics; and the pedagogical skills needed for a brighter future.…
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) announced that health insurance coverage in Nigeria increased by 40% over the past year, growing from 16.7 million to 19.2 million enrollees. This accomplishment, the agency noted, surpassed the presidential target for health insurance coverage in 2024. During an end-of-year briefing on Wednesday in Abuja, NHIA Director-General, Dr. Kelechi…
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