Nigeria Breaking News
The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri, has lamented over the rising burden of healthcare costs in Nigeria, describing it as unsustainable. On Tuesday in Abuja, speaking about Nigeria’s commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, Ohiri emphasized the critical role of equity, innovation, and systemic reforms as …
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the awarding of a N1 billion contract for the general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital, located in the Argungu Local Government Area. The governor made the announcement during the flag-off of a 1km road construction in Argungu town on Tuesday. Governor Idris disclosed “I have awarded the general rehabilitation …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) have reaffirmed their determination to eliminate open drug markets across the country. Speaking at a joint media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, described open drug markets as a persistent problem for regulatory …
The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with its partners, has launched a new initiative to improve global capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance worldwide. Announced recently, the initiative will allocate nearly US$ 2 million in grants to support 10 innovative projects aimed at improving the detection and monitoring of pathogens. WHO announced on Tuesday in …
Human Papilloma Virus Consultant for the Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI), Mr. Akpan Etop, revealed that 380,671 girls in Anambra State have received the HPV vaccine. Etop, who presented the statistics at a stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Awka on Tuesday, said that 95,993 girls were missed during the HPV vaccination campaign. The meeting was organized …
Dr. Richardson Ajayi, a renowned healthcare entrepreneur and investor, has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare system to prioritize accessibility and equity. During an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday, Ajayi outlined a seven-point agenda aimed at addressing the deep disparities in healthcare access across the country. …
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has raised alarm over the country’s critical shortage of mental health professionals, revealing that fewer than 200 psychiatrists are available to serve Nigeria’s population of over 200 million people. This was disclosed by APN President, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, during the 55th annual general conference and scientific meeting held …
he National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of counterfeit Combiart Dispersible Tablet (20/120mg) in the country. The agency issued the warning through its X handle on Thursday, that the fake product is falsely labelled as being manufactured by Strides Arcolab Limited, an India-based pharmaceutical company. …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secured $1.7 billion in pledges during its inaugural Investment Round, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced today at a media briefing. These funds are part of a broader effort to implement WHO’s global strategy to safeguard health and save 40 million lives over the next four years. Dr. …
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has revealed that closing gender gaps in Nigeria has the potential to boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by N15 trillion annually by 2025. She made this statement during the joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange/Lighting ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday, themed “Towards Beijing +30: Unite to End Violence …