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Nigerian News

JCI offers free malaria, HIV, TB tests in Abuja

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

A civic organisation, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Aso, has launched a free medical outreach in Abuja, offering tests for malaria, HIV, tuberculosis, and hepatitis B. The initiative, part of its …

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Nigerian News

College flags off  competition to combat malaria among students

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Federal Cooperative College, Eleyele, Ibadan, Monday, officially launched the Geneith Health Competition (GHC), a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering young people as ambassadors in the fight against malaria.  Speaking …

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Letters

Nigeria’s battle with cough syrup abuse

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Saratu Mutah Haggai

Across cities and towns in Nigeria, an alarming trend is gradually stealing the future of the nation’s youth. Once considered a simple remedy for cold and flu, cough syrup—especially the …

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Nigerian News

Don urges Nigerians to support healthcare as Foundation donates equipment

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 - by Blueprint

The Provost, college of health sciences Conference University of Science and Technology Osara, Kogi state, Professor  Solomon Avidime, has  appealed  to spirited individuals in Ebiraland and beyond to assist the …

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Nigerian News

Gombe unveils 103 revitalised health centres to transform rural areas

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025 - by Auwal Ahmad

The Gombe state government in partnership with the World Bank has commissioned over 103 revitalised primary health centres (PHCs) across the state under the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by …

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Nigerian News

Reps commend Kaduna government over healthcare funding  

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Alabi Abdul

The Kaduna state government has been commended for consistently allocating over 15 per cent of its annual budget to the health sector. The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee …

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Features

Local production: Emzor Pharmaceutical repays debut series 1 commercial paper

August 21, 2025August 22, 2025 - by Bode Olagoke

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (Emzor), a leading light in the Nigerian pharmaceutical sector has announced the successful repayment of its inaugural Series 1 Commercial Paper. Originally issued in November 2024, …

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LGAs, NGOs partnership crucial for Nigeria’s population health agenda -Lawmaker

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

The member representing Numan/Lamurde/ Demsa Federal constituency of Adamawa state in the House of Representative, Hon. kwamoti B. Laori, have advocated for partnership  between Local Governments and nongovernmental organisation’s  if …

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Civil-Military Relations:  NAF treats over 11,000, conducts 846 free surgeries in Imo

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

In a landmark demonstration of its commitment to Civil-Military Relations (CMR), the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), in collaboration with Nwagwu’s Health Initiative, has successfully concluded a comprehensive medical outreach in …

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Nigerian News

Rivers:  We’ll ensure people don’t get poorer to secure health care – Official 

August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 - by Dennis Essang

The executive secretary of Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Vetty Agala, has reiterated that RIVCHPP will collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that citizens do not become poorer in …

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Kaduna: Uba Sani extends healthcare to vulnerable persons

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Samson Benjamin

Governor Uba Sani took a giant step towards expanding access to quality healthcare, with the enrolment of over 15,000 Vulnerable Persons onto the Kaduna State Health Insurance Scheme. Speaking during …

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Nigerian News

eHealth Africa, stakeholders want increased  investment for digital health solutions 

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

  eHealth Africa, stakeholders from government, non-governmental organizations, and others have called for increased local investment to ensure effectiveness and sustainability of digital health solutions, especially in Africa. This critical …

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Opinion

HMOs, corporate clients owe UBTH N800m in healthcare services – CMD

August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

Management of the University of Benin Teaching (UBTH) in Edo state has said health management organisations (HMOs) and corporate clients were indebted to the hospital to the sum of N800 …

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Editorial

Curtailing scourge of Hepatitis

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Blueprint Newspapers

The recent disclosure that over 20 million Nigerians are sickened by Hepatitis diseases is short of calling for a declaration of state of emergency in the healthcare sector. The figure …

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Nigerian News

Kogi signs MoU with NULGE on health insurance

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Oyibo Salihu

Kogi state government has called on local government workers in the state to the advantage of the opportunity provided by the state health insurance plan to enroll their spouses and …

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Opinion

Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward

August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 - by Dr. Obinna Onyekwena

As Nigeria and the broader African continent grapple with the dual imperatives of economic development and global climate commitments, a critical conversation is emerging—one that challenges the prevailing narratives pushed …

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Opinion

Sokoto: From health vision to impact

July 30, 2025July 30, 2025 - by Louis Achi

The 9-Point Smart Agenda of Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state serves as the governance policy framework. It outlines the governor’s key priorities and development plans for the state. One …

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Nigerian News

ILF will accelerate local investment in digital health – Akhigbe

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

  All is set for the 2025 edition of the Insights Learning Forum (ILF); an annual flagship event in digital health that brings together experts, policymakers, and innovators to explore …

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Health / Nigerian News

Unease as cholera spreads to 16 LGs, infests 409 in Niger 

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo

The cholera pandemic in Niger state has spread to 16 local government areas while no fewer than 409 people have been infested by the disease. The Commissioner for Primary Health …

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Nigerian News

FG delivers 3 oncology centres at UBTH for cancer treatment

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Patrick Ahanor

The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed that the federal government had delivered three world-class oncology centres at teaching hospitals to enhance diagnosis and effective …

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Letters

TCAM: A missing piece of PHC structure

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Oladoja M O

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Africa Primary Healthcare Forum Conference 2025, a prestigious gathering of minds, stakeholders, policymakers, technocrats, and visionaries all convened to dissect and diagnose …

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Group mulls collaborative efforts towards cancer care

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

ECHAlliance, the Global Health Connector for Digital Health, has harped on the need for collaborative efforts with relevant stakeholders to provide cancer care globally. The Communities Director, Mr Andy Bleaden, …

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Perm sec, ASCSN, others task civil servants on health conscious lifestyle

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

As part of efforts to promoting physical and financial wellness among public servants, the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN), Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Wednesday …

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Perm sec, others  task civil servants on healthy lifestyle

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, Mr. Ogbodo Chinasa Nnam, has advised civil servants to take care of their health by imbibing the attitude of regular medical …

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Nigerian News

Foundation to share healthcare solutions at africa forum

July 16, 2025July 16, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation is set to present innovative solutions for improving primary healthcare across Africa at the upcoming Africa Primary Healthcare Forum. The forum, hosted by the West African Institute …

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Nigeria’s leading airline Air Peace Chairman, Dr Allen Onyema has described the country’s aviation sector as one poised for a ...

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