FG moves to integrate self-care into primary healthcare to decongest hospitals

Nigeria’s federal government plans to make scientifically supported self-care part of primary healthcare, aiming to ease pressure on hospitals and improve illness prevention. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Adekunle Salako announced the plan at Nigeria’s first National Self-Care Conference in Abuja. The initiative seeks to help people manage their health with better information and practical skills, while supporting the country’s goal of universal health coverage.

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