Health care
Lagos Government, Nigerian Navy Strengthen Primary Healthcare with Dental, Heart-to-Heart Clinic at Ikate PHC
By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe The Lagos State Government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare through partnerships, as it commissioned a newly...
HIV: ANSACA raises fresh alarm in Anambra, deploys telehealth
… 2,500 tested as agency targets stigma, distance, treatment gaps
Nexa Nurses unveils app to bridge Nigeria’s healthcare access gap
By Desire Uzochukwua Nexa Nurses, a Nigeria-based digital healthcare company, has unveiled a mobile application designed to connect patients with qualified nurses and...
Measles: 109 deaths recorded as outbreaks hit 71 LGAs
By Joyce Ekeh Nigeria has recorded 109 deaths from measles, with outbreaks reported in 71 local government areas, LGAs, across the country, according...
Katsina health workers declare seven-day warning strike amid diphtheria outbreak
By Kazeem Waris Healthcare delivery in Katsina State could be disrupted as health workers have declared a seven-day warning strike over unresolved welfare...
Hepatitis: over 20m Nigerians at risk as silent liver killer goes undetected
90% of infected Nigerians unaware of their status, FG says late diagnosis fuels cirrhosis, liver cancer
Health insurance enrolment hits 22m, more yet to be covered — NHIA
By Confidence Obiahu Nigeria’s health insurance enrolment has risen to more than 22 million, but millions of Nigerians remain without financial protection against...
Nembe: HOMEF seeks urgent action on pollution, health, livelihoods
By Azeez Abdullahi The Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, has called on the Federal and Bayelsa State governments to urgently address growing...
