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Health insurance enrolment rises but coverage gap persists

Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen sharply to over 22m, but the country still faces a significant coverage gap as millions of Nigerians remain exposed to rising out-of-pocket healthcare costs. The National Health Insurance Authority said enrolment had reached 22.03 million by July 2026, representing a 35 per cent year-on-year increase as the government quickens Read More:…

Health insurance enrolment rises but coverage gap persists

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CONTAINING DIPHTHERIA OUTBREAK IN KANO

Government must embark on massive vaccination against the disease The diphtheria outbreak that has reportedly killed over 50 children in Rano Local Government Area of Kano State is very concerning.

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