Monthly Archives: July 2024

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo Lauds Family Planning Efforts at the FP2030 Accountability Framework.

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo Lauds Family Planning Efforts at the FP2030 Accountability Framework.

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health Lauds Family Planning Efforts at the FP2030 Accountability Framework. “I express my profound pride in the continuous efforts and significant contributions made by stakeholders in enhancing family planning services across Nigeria. My heartfelt appreciation for your efforts over the years and your continued dedication. I am extremely…

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Enhancing Gender-Responsive Legislation and Budgeting.

Enhancing Gender-Responsive Legislation and Budgeting.

Earlier today, I had the privilege of attending a significant event in my capacity as Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs of the 10th National Assembly. I joined fellow dignitaries at the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, in collaboration with UN Women and the Government of Canada, to discuss a critical topic: The role of…

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WELCOME & OPENING REMARK BY DISTINGUISED SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO DSSRS CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH DELIVERED AT THE 5TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT ON HEALTH DATED 17TH JULY, 2024.

WELCOME & OPENING REMARK BY DISTINGUISED SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO DSSRS CHAIRMAN, SENATE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH DELIVERED AT THE 5TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT ON HEALTH DATED 17TH JULY, 2024.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome each of you to the 5th Legislative Health Summit. This gathering serves as a reminder of the pivotal role the legislature plays in safeguarding the health and well-being of our fellow citizens. The theme for this summit, “Improving Legislative Stewardship and Accountability for Universal Health Coverage,” resonates deeply at this critical juncture,…

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Oversight Visit – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi.

Oversight Visit – Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi.

Senate Committee Chairman on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), Chaired by Her Excellency Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has emphasized the importance of creating an enabling environment for health workers, equipped with the right tools, infrastructure, and reward systems to ensure they feel fulfilled in their roles. Senator Banigo made these remarks while addressing journalists on Friday after inspecting the project…

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Senate Committee on Health Tackles Power Sector Challenges Impacting Healthcare in Nigeria.

Senate Committee on Health Tackles Power Sector Challenges Impacting Healthcare in Nigeria.

As the Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), I am delighted to share the positive outcomes of our recent oversight visit to the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe. During our visit, my colleagues and I inspected various facilities and ongoing projects funded by the 2023 Appropriation Act. This visit highlighted a pressing issue affecting our…

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Biography of Senator Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo

Biography of Senator Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo

Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo is a distinguished Nigerian politician and public servant with a remarkable career spanning several decades. Born into the family of Chief Caywood Brown Harry of Obuama in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, she demonstrated academic excellence from an early age, earning the West African School Certificate and Higher School Certificate at Queens College,…

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Keynote Speaker at the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN).

Keynote Speaker at the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN).

It was an honour and privilege to give the Keynote address at the maiden edition of the African Women in Medicine, Health, and Wellness Conference, organized by the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria and Focus Africa, filled with immense pride and optimism for the future of healthcare in Africa. The theme of this conference, “Strengthening Networks for Prompt Diagnosis and…

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