President Tinubu Launches National Health Fellows Programme
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has launched the National Health Fellows Programme in Abuja, a pivotal component of the Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at revitalising Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Speaking at the launching ceremony in Abuja, President Tinubu granted full employment opportunity for the 774 fellows of the National Health Fellows Programme, upon completing their one-year tenure, emphasizing the […]
NHIA Increases Capitation by 93%, Fee-for-Service by 378% to Enhance Healthcare Delivery
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced a 93% increase in capitation fees and a 378% rise in fee-for-service payments, marking the first major adjustment in over a decade. The new rates, approved by the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, will take effect from April 2025. Speaking at a […]