Nigeria: In Two Kogi Communities, NLTF Intervenes With Donation of Medical Equipment

The National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF) has donated multimillion-naira medical equipment to Primary Healthcare Centre Ikoyi and Cottage Hospital Iyah-Gbede in Kogi. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts - Technology Devices Can Increase Mental Health Cases

Emma Okonji Read more »

West Africa: Severe Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria Has Risen By 51 Percent, MSF Raises the Alarm

The International President of the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, Dr. Christos Christou, has raised the alarm over what he… Read more »

Nigeria: Olaopa Tasks Ncpwd On Credible Data As People With Disabilities Rise to 35.5m

The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission ( FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, on Wednesday urged the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) to gather… Read more »

Nigeria: Health Workers Give Govt 15-Day Ultimatum Over Unresolved Grievances

Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Health Care Professionals have given the Federal Government 15 days ultimatum to address issues of welfare and conditions of… Read more »

Nigeria: Benjamin Kalu's Eye Health Advocacy, One Patient At a Time

In commemoration of this year's 'World Sight Day', Udora Orizu chronicles the humanitarian and legislative interventions by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt… Read more »

Nigeria: NNPC/Seplat Jv Carries Out Medical Outreach in Imo

The NNPC Ltd/ Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) partnership has conducted a medical outreach, providing free eye health services to individuals with visual impairments in… Read more »

Nigeria: How States Are Managing the Devastating Effects of Flooding in Nigeria

Chuks Okocha explores how various Nigerian states are managing the devastating effects of flooding Read more »

Nigeria: World Bank Approves $1.57bn Financing to Bolster Health, Infrastructure in Nigeria

The World Bank has approved three financing operations totaling $1.57 billion to support Nigeria's efforts in improving healthcare outcomes, enhancing dam safety, and upgrading… Read more »

Nigeria: Power Couple, Gbenga and Adetutu Afolabi Celebrate Partnership

Adetutu Afolabi, the dynamic Managing Director of Wellness Group, a leading healthcare giant, is a shining example of a woman living her dreams and embracing her aspirations. Her… Read more »

Nigeria: An Epidemic of Downward Mobility

It is a sort of sinking feeling. Something like an uncontrolled slide into a dungeon down a slippery slope. You seem trapped as you descend into a hellish pit out of which you are… Read more »

Nigeria: Bridge Clinic Series - Role of Technology in Fertility Care

Oladimeji Ajayi Read more »

Nigeria: Sickle Cell Awareness Month - New Study Reveals Urgent Need for a National Legal Framework On Sickle Cell Disease in Nigeria

Timely Comparative Analysis by Nguvu Change Leaders identifies the deficiencies of existing state laws and coincides with a proposed National Bill on Sickle Cell Read more »

Africa: Helpster App Eases Healthcare Access for Needy Children in Africa, Asia, Bridges Gap With Sponsors

Helpster Charity US Inc., a nonprofit organization based in the US, is transforming healthcare access in Africa and Asia, using an innovative app and a web platform to give… Read more »

West Africa: Acis Nigeria to Optimise Allergy Care At First World Allergy Training School in West Africa

The Allergy & Clinical Immunology Society (ACIS) of Nigeria in association with Emerging Societies Program (ESP) is set to optimise allergy care at the first ever Read more »

Nigeria: Benchmarking a Harmonious Health Sector

The Health Ministry is resolved to set a standard and measure of harmony among health workers, writes PAUL A. OBI Read more »

Nigeria: For Maximum Protection Against Toilet Seat Germs, Shodan Pharmaceuticals Unveils Sitfine Sanitiser

An indigenous pharmaceutical company, Shodan Pharmaceuticals Limited, has launched the Sitfine toilet seat sanitizer spray into the Nigerian products market. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Ministry Official Urges Stronger Hygiene Education in Schools to Curb Open Defecation

Chizoma Opara, the Deputy Director and Coordinator of the 'Clean Nigeria, Use the Toilet Campaign' at the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has called for… Read more »

Nigeria: Child Nutrition - Sokoto Govt Partners Unicef

*'1.5m Sokoto children lack birth records' Read more »

Nigeria: Kogi Restates Commitment to Provide Quality Healthcare Services Delivery

Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens through the provision of qualitative and affordable health care services. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria, AU Nations Tasked Over Abuja Declaration On Healthcare Spending

An appeal has been made to the federal government and 53 African Union states to fulfill their obligations the Abuja Declaration in 2001 to increase health funding by at least 15… Read more »

Nigeria: 48 Million Nigerians Lack Access to Toilets, Says Unicef

UNICEF's Chief of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Nigeria, Dr. Jane Bevan, has disclosed that approximately 48 million Nigerians lack access to toilet and sanitation… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Signs N589bn Partnership With UK to Boost Education, Health, Other Sectors

The federal government yesterday signed eight partnership agreements with the United Kingdom (UK) valued at about N589 billion (£272.6 million) to boost governance, climate… Read more »

Nigeria: Let's Talk About Suicides

The authorities should do more to stem the scourge Read more »

Nigeria: CP Waheed Ayilara - One Death Too Many!

This article by Learned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Kayode Enitan, gives an overview of what transpired, leading up to the sudden and suspicious death of his friend, Commissioner… Read more »