Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up 7-Man Inter-Ministerial Committee to Oversee Cholera Emergency

President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of an inter-ministerial committee to oversee the cholera emergency operation centre being operated by the National Centre For… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking the Cycle - NHIA's Mission to Transform Health Insurance

Imagine this scenario: In the bustling city of Lagos, a woman named Amara lives with her three children. Despite working tirelessly at a local market, she struggles to make ends… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs to Revolutionize Adolescent Mental Health Care - Ajibola Adesina

Mrs. Ajibola Adesina is a Nurse and Mental Health Expert. She is a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomosho and currently works at Bowen University Teaching Hospital in… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Be More Vigilant, Imbibe Good Sanitation, Govt Urges Nigerians

The Federal Government has called on all Nigerians to be more vigilant, imbibe good sanitation and hygiene practices at home and in their workplace and take preventive measures to… Read more »

Nigeria: Tomato Ebola - Need for Agric Insurance

Recent report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) indicated that food inflation in the country rose to 40.66 per cent in May 2024; a fact that is very worrisome and raises… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Eid-El-Kabir' Festival Amidst Economic Hardship, Cholera Outbreak

As Nigeria commemorates the significant Islamic holiday of Eid-el-Kabir, the nation is concurrently grappling with the daunting challenges of economic hardship and a cholera… Read more »

Nigeria: The Case for Routine Immunisation

The authorities must do more to ensure that all children are immunised and protected Read more »

Nigeria: Access Bank, Scidar to Enhance Health SMEs Financing

Access Bank, has partnered with Solina Centre for International Development and Research (SCIDaR), a prominent non-profit organisation spearheading impactful health interventions… Read more »

Nigeria: Yet Another Cholera Outbreak

There is need to improve on personal hygiene Read more »

Nigeria: Mbah Breaks 19-Year Jinx As Nmcn Approves Internship, Indexing for Esut, Other Nursing Schools

*Governor targets production of 3,000 nurses yearly Read more »

Nigeria: Urgent Need to Tackle Shortage of Doctors At Dash Through Improved Welfare

Shortage of doctors is the major challenge facing the Nasarawa State government owned 'Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH)', Lafia, as another set of 24 medical doctors had… Read more »

Nigeria: Obstetrics Expert Seeks Social Insurance Scheme to Combat Maternal Mortality

A Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, John Sotunsa has called for social insurance scheme and support to stem maternal mortality in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Canvasses Action Against Female Genital Mutilation

Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has expressed the need to intensify advocacy efforts to eliminate the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Read more »

Nigeria: Infant Mortality - Govt Inaugurates Sickle Cell Centre in Lasuth

As part of efforts to tackle sickle cell disease contributing to approximately 376,000 under-5 deaths in Nigeria annually, the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the… Read more »

Nigeria: World Vape Day - Global Alignment On Health Policy Necessary for Smokeless Nigerian Society

With renewed attention to smoking and vaping regulations around the world, now is the time for action to realise Nigeria's smoke-free ambitions. Achieving this vision requires a… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Moves to Improve Procurement Practices in Health Sector

The federal government yesterday commenced measures to ensure efficiency and reliability of health supplies procurement across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Hofa - 300 Percent Increase in Electricity Tariff Will Destroy Hospitality Business

The Hotel Owners Forum Abuja (HOFA) has warned that the 300 per cent increase in electricity tariff for Band A customers will spell a doom for the hospitality industry. Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria and the Tuberculosis Burden

The authorities should invest more to contain this health emergency Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing the Cancer Scourge

Government should create the enabling environment for tackling the disease Read more »

Nigeria: The Bane of Uncontrolled Population

An unplanned population is a disaster in the making Read more »

Nigeria: On Maternal Mortality in Nigeria

Health authorities could do more to contain the scourge Read more »

Nigeria: Beyond the Abuja Kidney Merchants

All stakeholders must do more to tackle the menace Read more »

Nigeria: The New Malaria Vaccines

The new vaccine is a welcome relief Read more »

Nigeria: A Plea to Resident Doctors

The strike is bringing untold hardship to many Nigerians Read more »

Nigeria: Again, the Case for Public Toilets

All critical stakeholders must do more to provide conveniences. Read more »