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It was initiated in 2009 by the Mimiko administration [1] in response to the 2008 Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) which put Ondo State as having the worst maternal and child health indices in the southwest of Nigeria. [2] The Abiye programme was also intended to achieve the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5 by 2015.
The 2018 Nigeria HIV/AIDS Indicator and Impact Survey revealed that the national HIV prevalence rate among adults aged 15–49 is 1.4%. [19] Prevalence varies significantly across regions and states. Akwa Ibom State has the highest prevalence at 5.6%, followed by Benue State (4.9%) and Rivers State (3.8%). [20]
The contributing bureaus are where the National Bureau of Statistics get their information. They include: National Planning Commission; Economic and Financial Crimes Commission; Federal Ministry of Health; National Population Commission; Nigerian Stock Exchange; Nigerian Embassies and High Commissions; Federal Ministry of Finance; Central Bank ...
The former Nigeria's chairman of National Population Commission, Eze Duruiheoma, delivering Nigeria's statement in New York City on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration in the 51st session of Commission on Population and Development, said that "Nigeria remains the most populous in Africa, the seventh globally with an ...
The department of Hospital Services coordinates Nigeria's Teaching hospitals, Orthopedic Hospitals, Federal Medical Centres and National Eye Centers. The department processes appointment of chief medical directors and medical directors, supervises oral health research, develops policies on nursing, coordinates training programmes for nurses and ...
The agency was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria on December 10, 1992, following the promulgation of Decree No. 29. This decree aimed to address the deficiencies in Nigeria's primary healthcare system by creating a dedicated body responsible for its development, coordination, and implementation across the country.
The House Committee on Health was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria under the provisions of legislative decrees to oversee the nation's health institutions and ensure effective healthcare delivery. Tasked with legislative oversight, the committee evaluates the performance of health facilities, formulates policies to enhance ...
The National Population Commission (NPC) is a Nigerian government agency established by Section 140 (1) of the 1979 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. However, it was suspended on 31 December 1983, following a military takeover of the democratically elected government of Nigeria. [ 8 ]