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FCT seeks partnerships to reposition, expand over 300 PHCs for 4 million...

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) aims to forge partnerships to improve and broaden its network of about 300 Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs), which cater to over 4 million...

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Nigeria galvanizes ECOWAS to combat region’s health challenges 

Nigeria has taken the lead in mobilizing the West African sub-region to address persistent health challenges, including maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and the emerging threat of...

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Kwara opens new health insurance office

Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KW-HIA) on Tuesday inaugurated another regional office in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, to improve the access of Kwara southerners to affordable and...

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Uterine fibroids: Agitation from ‘pillar to post’ for a cure

Tomorrow,  May 17, is the 65th birthday of a Nigerian woman who never experienced period pains, menopausal hot flashes and uterine fibroids. I received the idea for this column when... The post Uterine...

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PSF organises medical outreach for pregnant women in Lagos

The Pregnancy Support Foundation (PSF), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has conducted a series of impactful medical outreaches targeted at pregnant women residing in underserved communities...

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‘Second opinions illuminate paths to better healthcare outcomes’

In the expansive canvas of healthcare, the brushstrokes of access and quality paint a complex picture. Within this framework lies Nigeria, a nation where the pursuit of specialised medical care... The...

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Reddington Hospital unveils new team to drive quality service

In a bold move aimed at revolutionising healthcare delivery, Reddington Hospital, Lagos, has appointed a stellar team of specialist consultants to spearhead its commitment to excellence in patient...

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Psychiatrists call for decriminalisation of attempted suicide

The President of the Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN), Prof. Taiwo James Obindo, has called for the decriminalisation of attempted suicide in the country. He made the call during... The...

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Adamawa: Health workers share experiences with couples over family planning

Many men still do not recognise the need for family planning and disallow their wives from relevant services and commodities. Health officials in clinics across Adamawa State have reported that... The...

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Support govt on quality healthcare, Olu Alo urges Nig

A cleric Prophet Sam Olu Alo has urged well-meaning Nigerians to support the government at all levels in providing quality healthcare services across the nation. Alo, who is the Planter... The post...

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‘FG should prioritise tech infrastructure in health sector’

Health information specialist and researcher, Adebukola Adegoke has called on government and stakeholders to prioritize technological infrastructure in the health sector to improve access and outcomes...

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Abortion rising among married women, Society for Family Health claims

Abortion among married women is currently on the rise in Nigeria, the Society for Family Health (SFH), has said. Although SFH did not cite any survey or study to back... The post Abortion rising among...

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Nurses frown over NMCN’s refusal to back down on verification requirements

Nurses under the aegis of the Nursing Group Administrators (NGA) have expressed disapproval of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) for refusing to back down on the recently... The post...

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Fact vs. fiction: Debunking misconceptions on abortion issues

In a world where abortion remains a deeply divisive issue, sparking intense emotions and impassioned debates, the ongoing 3-day training for journalists in Lagos, organised by the Media Health and......

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NLCC rededicates to providing quality, affordable cancer care

By Emmanuel Chidi-maha The NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) in Idi-Araba has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing service delivery, offering accessible and affordable cancer care in Nigeria. Since its...

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Milnapath wins Bayelsa, Abuja & Lagos…Live Pure returns

Whether an economy is livid, languid, tumultuous, famishing or azure, lively, healthy, peaceful, uplifting and up-building, whoever will drown or float in it will do. It is not a question... The post...

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Exit of multinational pharmaceutical companies: An imperative for developing...

By Emmanuel Afunwa Significance of multinational pharmaceutical companies In the last quarter of 2023 two Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies, GSK and Sanofi, announced they were leaving the...

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Self-injection contraceptive boosts family planning in Nigeria, says SFH

…health ministry expectant of expansion The Society for Family Health has said that the introduction of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPASC), a self-injectable contraceptive, has significantly...

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Ministry denies Presidency’s NIPRD DG appointment

The Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has described the announcement of Idowu Goodnews Oluwaseyi as the Director-General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development...

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Cervical cancer: No husband will lose wife again in Anambra, say Soludo’s wife

…as WHO says Africa has highest issue of cervical cancer Dr. Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra state governor, has said that cervical cancer would soon be eradicated in... The post Cervical cancer:...

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Makinde’s wife seeks promotion of menstrual hygiene

Wife of Oyo Governor, Mrs Tamunominini Makinde on Tuesday appealed for the collaboration of stakeholders in promoting menstrual hygiene among girls and women in the State. She said poor menstrual......

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Adolescents, young Nigerians demand improved access to quality healthcare

The African Network of Adolescent and Young Persons Development (ANAYD) has said that adolescents and young people in Nigeria are eager to take responsibility for their health and work with... The post...

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World Menstrual Hygiene Day: NGOs partner government to address menstrual...

The FAB Treasure Foundation, Stand With A Girl Initiative (SWAG) and Smile Outreach have launched initiatives aimed at improving menstrual health and hygiene among women and girls in the Wassa... The...

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C’River awaits Fed Medical Centre as NASS holds public hearing

Through the legislative efforts of Dr Alex Egbona, the member representing Abi/Yakurr Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, the Federal Government will soon establish a federal medical...

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Nwokobia slams stigmatisation of Ozempic users

CEO of Maufire Aesthetic Clinic, Maureen Nwokobia, has slammed the criticism directed towards people who turn to Ozempic for weight loss. Ozempic is a medicine for adults with type 2... The post...

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UHC: NMA seeks FG support for private-sector health facilities

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has called on the federal government to provide support to private-sector healthcare providers, considering their vital role in complementing the public...

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Effects of fuel price hike on access, distribution, availability of essential...

Emmanuel Afunwa The removal of the subsidy on petroleum products in Nigeria, a major decision made at the beginning of the new government’s administration last year had resulted in an... The post...

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Nigeria’s Healthtracka, 23 others selected for Google’s ‘AI for Health program’

Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health programme. The programme is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe,......

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NGOs call out Governments, parents on adolescent girls’ hygiene

Governments at all levels have been urged to prioritise the nation’s adolescent girls and their hygiene, recognising the critical role women play in nation-building. The Cynthia Okeke Charity...

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Federal Govt, partners move to strengthen Anti-Tobacco law

The federal government and its development partners have expressed their readiness to initiate a review of the National Tobacco Control Act, 2015 to protect the Nigerian younger generation.  This...

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