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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, …
Local production: Emzor Pharmaceutical repays debut series 1 commercial paper Read More
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 …
Energy realism for Africa: Unmasking double standards and embracing a balanced path forward Read More
The Akwa Ibom state government has announced plans to shut down health facilities that employ unqualified workers. This decision aims to ensure that healthcare services are delivered by trained professionals, …
Akwa Ibom to shut down health facilities employing quacks Read More
The Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) on Thursday has renovated and equipped neonatal ward and intensive care unit at the Federal Medical Center in Asaba, Delta state. This gesture is …
NLNG donates multi-billion neonatal, intensive care unit to FMC Asaba Read More
World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark US$ 2.26 million agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. …
WHO, TY Danjuma foundation sign $2.26m agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s health system Read More
In other to improve eye care services in the Nigeria, the National Coordinator for the National Eye Health Programme, (NEHP), Dr Okolo Oteri, has advocated for improvement in eye care …
NEHP advocates equitable, quality eye care services in states, local levels Read More
Ebonyi Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA) Thursday disclosed its achievement within the two years of governor Francis Nwifuru’s administration. The state executive secretary of the agency, Dr. Divine Igwenagu, said the …
Ebonyi health insurance agency enrolls 137,133 in 2 years Read MoreMinister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has called for renewed regional cooperation, bold political will, and a shift to community-driven health systems as West …
Nigeria reaffirms commitment to community-driven health system Read More
There is no way one can talk about the Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) without the mention of the Minister of the …
Wike and the transformation of FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat Read More
The wife of Zamfara state governor, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, Friday, launched a one-day sensitization on the importance of measles rubella (MR) vaccine in the state. The event was held …
Zamfara first lady launches measles sensitization campaign Read More
The reproductive health coordinator, Delta state Ministry of Health, Dr. Weyinmi Anne Francis, at the weekend said the ministry of health is fully committed to ensuring that women have access …
Delta committed to quality natal care, safe delivery – Official Read More
Nigeria is currently plagued by Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria. These communicable diseases have become a troubling feature in the country’s public health landscape. BENJAMIN SAMSON in this report speaks with experts …
Nigerians anxious as Lassa fever, meningitis, diphtheria kill many in few months Read MoreAddressing the economic burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria requires a multifaceted approach that involves the government, health care providers, communities, and individuals working together to reduce the spread of the …
How Nigeria can reduce the economic burden of TB Read More
The Lagos State Government through, State Health Management Agency, LASHMA, has launched a new initiative, Ilera Eko Cooperatives, under the State health scheme, aimed at capturing indigent residents. Ilera Eko …
Affordable healthcare: Lagos launches Ilera Eko Cooperatives for residents Read More
…Surveillance system needed to tackle reported cases – Don …FG should implement more policies to combat menace – Dr. Oko … We’ve enhanced surveillance, contact-tracing in affected states – NCDC …
Frequent Lassa fever outbreaks: Experts, NCDC advise citizens on preventive measures Read More
Yobe State Government through the Biomedical Science Research and Training Center (BioRTC) of the state university has Wednesday trained physicians, renal nurses, laboratory scientists, geologist, as well as environmental sciencetist …
Kidney disease: Yobe trains health, environmental experts for samples collection Read More
In line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu for the swift transfer of victims of the Suleja fuel tanker explosion to tertiary medical centers for enhanced medical attention, 20 …
22 victims of Suleija tanker explosion transferred to tertiary medical centres in Abuja Read MoreFive years after the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in Wuhan, China, concerns are mounting about another disease, the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). In this report, BENJAMIN SAMSON speaks with experts on …
After Covid-19, Nigerians anxious as Human Metapneumovirus spreads globally Read More
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has revealed that about 1,629 have benefited from free fistula surgery treatment across the country. The Director General of NHIA, Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, who …
1,629 women benefited from free fistula surgery – NHIA Read More
Kogi state governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Saturday disclosed that the sum of 7 billion naira has been set aside to revamp additional 88 Primary Health Care Centres in the …
Kogi allocates N7bn for revitalization of 88 primary health care centres in 21 LGAs Read More
The Maigari of Lokoja Alhaji Ibrahim Gambo Kabir Maikarfi IV on Monday donated drugs and other consumables worth millions of naira to the three primary health care clinics in Anguwan …
1st anniversary: Maigari of Lokoja donates drugs to 3 primary health care clinics Read More
The health sector has come under scrutiny in the recent past because of how it touches lives directly. SUNNY IDACHABA in this report examines some medical errors that are destroying …
How medical errors exacerbate health delivery challenges in Nigeria Read More
The federal government in collaboration with partners donated 400 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines for distribution to 139 health facilities across Nigeria by the HATCH Technologies and the Christian …
FG unveils 400 CPAP machines for distribution to 139 health facilities Read More
‘…Without prompt, adequate treatment, it can lead to shock, death within hours’ …Disease has already claimed 350 lives this year – NCDC …Avoid locally made drinks such as kunu, zobo, …
Citizens in fear as fresh cholera cases soar Read More
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and its partners have donated a 720,000-litre-per-day capacity Oxygen Plant to the Yobe state government to help reduce neonatal mortality rates in the state. The …
UNICEF, partners hand over oxygen gas plant to Yobe government Read More