Africa: Gates Foundation Says 0.5% of World Billionaires' Wealth Could Prevent 7 Million Deaths

The foundation said there are existing and emerging solutions that will improve and save lives despite challenges. Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike in Enugu

The plan by the doctors followed the alleged failure of the Enugu State Government to meet their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Many Covenant University Students 'Hospitalised' Over Suspected Food Poisoning

Multiple sources said facilities at the school's medical centre have been stretched due to the number of affected students. Read more »

Nigeria: Research Identifies 'Spatial Injustice', Brain Drain As Major Challenges Facing Healthcare in Lagos

The research noted that despite official rhetoric, sanitation is not prioritised in Lagos, saying no local government area in the state has been declared open-defecation free less… Read more »

Nigeria: Meningitis Kills 190 in Nigeria in Two Years

The disease control centre said CSM is an epidemic-prone disease with cases reported all year round in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Lassa Fever Infections, 219 Deaths in 2023

NCDC noted that 28 states recorded at least one confirmed case across 121 Local Government Areas in 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians in UK Narrate Ordeal Assessing Healthcare, As Doctor's Strike Continues in England

The doctor's strike, according to reports, has led to the cancellation of as many as 200,000 appointments. Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - Nigerian Govt, Lagos to Establish New Medical University

Mr Sanwo-Olu noted that the initiative is aimed at significantly increasing the production of healthcare workers throughout the year. Read more »

Nigeria: Research Institute Advocates Integration of Cancer Into Primary Health Care

Integrating cancer into Primary Health Care services would represent a significant advancement for the nation, particularly considering the high burden of cancer it bears. Read more »

Nigeria: 2023 Recap - HPV Vaccine Integration, Diphtheria Battle, Other Major Health Sector Events

In this report, PREMIUM TIMES analyses a year in healthcare - acknowledging the difficulties faced, highlighting successes achieved, and pointing out the path ahead for a healthier… Read more »

Africa: What Africa Needs to Achieve Universal Health Coverage

While many African nations have made commitments to achieving UHC and have implemented various health policies and programmes, challenges persist. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Again, Nigeria Govt Fails to Prioritise Family Planning

Although the allocation to FP in 2024 is better than the last four years, the low budgetary allocation raises concerns about Nigeria's ability to meet the FP2030 targets. Read more »

Africa: WHO Prequalifies Second Malaria Vaccine

In October, WHO recommended its use for the prevention of malaria in children. Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Like Buhari, Tinubu Fails to Meet Nigeria's Commitment to Health Funding

The commitment, which was made by heads of African countries in 2001 and is now known as the 'Abuja Declaration', is a collective effort to promote increased funding for the health… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Doctors Seek Legislation to Address Organ Trafficking

The briefing was organised to address the allegation of illegal kidney trade involving Alliance Hospital, an Abuja-based medical facility. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Vaccinates 4.7 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Cervical cancer, a type of cancer that develops in a woman's cervix, is the fourth most common cancer among women globally Read more »

Nigeria: Medical Doctors Threaten Strike Over Salary Review

Medical doctors and other health workers have downed tools many times in the past over the failure of the government to review and implement the salary structure. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 200 Deaths in 11 Months

Lassa fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic fever caused by the Lassa virus. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Confirms Dengue Fever Outbreak in Northern State

No deaths have been recorded from the outbreak. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Confirms 25 New Cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria

As of 13 December, a total of 266,675 confirmed cases and 3,155 deaths have been recorded across the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Speaks On Report of Illegal Kidney Trade

The investigation further revealed how a Lagos-based broker recruits young boys to act as agents to lure boys to sell their kidneys to renal patients. Read more »

Niger: Noma: Forgotten, Treatable Fatal Disease Affecting Children

When left untreated, Noma kills between 70 and 90 per cent of those affected, while survivors are left with varying degrees of facial deformities Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian, Others Emerge Top Three in Global Health Award At COP28

The REACH Awards is the first ever health event held as part of the Conference of Parties (COP) in 28 years. Read more »

Nigeria: At Ageing Games, Dagomo Foundation Fetes Elderly Nigerians

Dagomo records an average of 7.6 per cent short-term increase in the heart rates of participants after the game sessions. Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Govt Trains Health Workers to Prevent Diphtheria Outbreak

There has been a surge in diphtheria infection in Nigeria. Read more »