PHCs
20 Dec
The Federal Government has announced that approximately 10 million Nigerians have received critical services at Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country in the past year.
12 Dec
The Association of Civil Society Organisations in Malaria Control, Immunisation and Nutrition (ACOMIN) has decried the alleged deteriorating condition of primary health care (PHC) facilities in Taraba State.
2 Dec
A leading civic-tech organisation, Orodata Science, and Africa Data Hub (ADH) have announced the expansion of their groundbreaking project focused on collecting and analyzing data on Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) across Nigeria. According to both organisations, the new phase will include data collection from over 1,000 additional centres across 10 new states, increasing the total…
9 Nov
Taraba State governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas, said his administration plans to upgrade primary healthcare centers in the state. He said the equipped health facilities will better handle common health challenges, providing a foundation for improved healthcare delivery at the community level. Kefas disclosed that more health workers will be recruited and deployed to various centers…
27 Aug
The member representing Ohaozara/Onicha/ Ivo Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Nkemkanma Kama, has expressed worry over the poor state of some primary health care centres in his constituency.
9 Jun 2024
Deborah Abiodun had a swollen breast, however, rather than go to the Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in her local council, Amuwo-Odofin, she headed straight to the nearest General Hospital in her council, which is in Ajeromi-Ifelodun.
26 May 2024
Dr Cletus Shurkuk, Plateau’s Commissioner for health, says the government has commenced the renovation and equipping of more than 300 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the state for quality healthcare delivery.
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