Health

NLNG is committed to building healthier communities through sustainable healthcare initiatives.

NLNG’s health initiatives are designed to improve access to quality healthcare, promote well-being, and foster sustainable development. Through strategic partnerships and innovative programmes, we are addressing critical health challenges and empowering communities across Nigeria.

From hospital support to health insurance initiatives, we are driving access to quality healthcare, fostering resilience, and improving well-being across Nigeria in alignment with Sustainable Development Goal 3.

Hospital Support Programme (HSP)

The Hospital Support Programme (HSP) is a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting healthcare delivery in 12 university teaching hospitals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH):

Construction of a modern Maternity and Child Complex.

University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH)

Remodelling of a 15-bed Intensive Care Unit.

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH)

Establishment of an Occupational Therapy and Neuromodulation Rehabilitation Centre.

Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital (NDUTH)

Construction and Equipping of a 6-bed ICU with renal dialysis facilities.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)

Renovation of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ward.

University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH)

Construction and Equipping of a Neurosurgical Centre.

University of Uyo Teaching Hospital (UUTH)

Renovation and Equipping of an Accident and Emergency unit.

Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH)

Construction and Equipping of a Twin Theatre Suite

University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH)

Equipping of a Renal Centre

Phase Two Completion

Ongoing projects include the renovation and equipping of Neonatal Wards and Intensive Care Unit at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba; the construction and equipping of laboratory complex at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital Bauchi; and the renovation and construction of an oxygen plant at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi.

Bonny Malaria Elimination Programme (BNYMEP)

Bonny Island Malaria Elimination Project aims to achieve zero malaria transmission, infections, and deaths on Bonny Island through innovative interventions. The project, led by NLNG in collaboration with strategic partners, focuses on reducing the malaria burden and bringing the community to pre-elimination status.

Testing and Treatment:

Over 15,749 fever cases were tested, with 1,713 treated using artemisinin-based therapies.

Prevention

Distribution of 94,304 insecticide-treated nets, protecting 188,608 residents.

Community Engagement

School-based initiatives and community outreach have reduced malaria prevalence among children from 10.6% to 0.6%.

Bonny Community Health Insurance Programme (BCHIP)

The Bonny Community Health Insurance Programme is a community-based health insurance initiative that is geared towards providing access to affordable, sustainable, and quality healthcare services to beneficiaries (i.e., residents of Bonny Island) making out-of-pocket expenses when accessing medical care.

It is sponsored by NLNG in partnership with the Rivers State Government Health Management Board and Bonny Kingdom. Three public health facilities (Bonny Model Primary Health Centre, Finima Health Centre, Primary Health Centre Abalamabie and Zonal Hospital, Bonny) and five private clinics in Bonny (St. Charles Clinics, Channels Clinics, Pan OJ Clinics, Delta Specialist Clinic, St. Peters Clinics, and Morning Star Hospital) are currently healthcare service providers on the programme.

299 successful deliveries (including 57 Caesarean sections).

71 surgeries for conditions like appendicitis and hernias.

Upgrades to Abalamabie Primary Health Centre, improving access and quality of care.

Ibani Se HIV Initiative

The Ibani Se Initiative has reduced HIV prevalence in Bonny Kingdom from 8.2% to 1.9% through:

Testing and Counselling

Over 130,941 individuals were tested, with 6,767 positive cases referred for treatment.

Awareness Campaigns:

Targeted outreach to at-risk groups and the general population.