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Latest health stories from across Nigeria, updated every 4 hours.
MDCAN seeks increased investment in laboratory, radiology services
The Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called for increased government investment in the health sector The post MDCAN seeks increased investment in laboratory, radiology services appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
‘Stigma, poor menstrual health support keep girls out of school’
Experts have said that poor menstrual health education, stigma and limited access to sanitary products are undermining girls' confidence, The post ‘Stigma, poor menstrual health support keep girls out of school’ appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World…
NOHIL partners specialists on sustainable orthopaedic education
The National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos (NOHIL) has mulled collaboration with foot and ankle specialists from the United Kingdom, The post NOHIL partners specialists on sustainable orthopaedic education appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World…
Experts urge pharmacists to embrace AI, validate outputs for safety
Pharmacists have been urged to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in pharmaceutical research and practice while ensuring The post Experts urge pharmacists to embrace AI, validate outputs for safety appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Council pledges quality healthcare for underserved communities
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the delivery of quality healthcare The post Council pledges quality healthcare for underserved communities appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Expert urges integration of mobile clinics into healthcare system
A health expert, Oliver van Veen, has called for the integration of mobile clinics into the healthcare system to further improve service delivery in the sector. The post Expert urges integration of mobile clinics into healthcare system appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News…
Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV response
However, she warned that changing global economic realities and declining development assistance require the country to rethink how it finances its HIV programme. The post Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awareness
The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of ‘Sickle Cell Anaemia: The Audacity of Hope’, a new book by Funmilayo Braithwaite, with medical contributions from Abayomi Adegbite and Moji Aiyemo. The post New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise…
Cross River Assembly passes Health Quackery Prohibition Bill
The Cross River State House of Assembly has passed the Health Quackery (Prohibition) Bill, 2026, in a move aimed at eliminating unqualified medical practice and strengthening regulation of healthcare services in the state. The bill, titled A Law to The post Cross River Assembly…
Doctor warns against neglecting health
…as Oyo Correspondents’ Chapel, hospital hold free medical outreach A senior medical officer at NIKZAR Medical Centre, Apata, Ibadan, Dr. Jefferson Jide Nwanoka , has urged Nigerians, particularly journalists, to prioritise regular medical check-ups, warning that neglecting…
NAFDAC seals two factories over production of banned sachet, 100ml alcoholic drinks
By Daniel Kudayah The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two factories in Ogun State for allegedly manufacturing banned sachet alcoholic beverages and alcohol packaged in 100ml bottles, in continued enforcement of the Federal…
Lagos moves to deepen mandatory health insurance, opens new ILERA EKO centre in Surulere
By Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Government has intensified its drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) with the commissioning of a new ILERA EKO Surulere Office, a move aimed at bringing health insurance services closer to residents and accelerating enrolment into the…
Lagos doctors adopt e-voting as Okunade emerges NMA chairman
By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has elected Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Sharafadeen Kehinde Okunade, as its new…
World Hepatitis Day: 28 million people in Eastern Mediterranean living with hepatitis – WHO
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised fresh concerns over the burden of viral hepatitis in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, revealing that an estimated 28 million people are living with hepatitis B and C, while nearly 97,000 people died from the…
NNMDA says funding challenges, infrastructure gaps slowing herbal medicine research, integration into healthcare
Mr Emeje said the challenges have slowed efforts to validate traditional medicines scientifically and develop locally produced herbal products that can be safely incorporated into healthcare. The post NNMDA says funding challenges, infrastructure gaps slowing herbal medicine…
9 million people still lack access to life-saving HIV treatment – WHO
...as new infections continue to rise among key populations A new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that about 9 million people still lack access to life-saving HIV treatment, while new infections continue to rise in several The post 9 million people…
Redefine healthcare leadership to address brain drain, poor funding, NMA tells FG
The Oyo State Chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association [NMA], on Tuesday urged the Federal Government to redefine healthcare leadership in Nigeria as part of efforts to tackle brain drain, poor funding, weak infrastructure and other challenges confronting the health The post…
Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts
They made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. The post Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
HFN, ABC partner to boost healthcare investment
The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and the American Business Council Nigeria (ABC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote private sector investment and improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The agreement, signed in Lagos on Tuesday, provides a framework…
Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health system
He explained that these principles would guide the development of health information exchanges, disease registries, and targeted data centres, while shaping the implementation of digital health interventions across the country. The post Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for…
Global HIV funding suffers biggest decline in decades as US cuts threaten progress, UNAIDS warns
UNAIDS and KFF, an independent US-based health policy research organisation, attributed the decline almost entirely to a sharp reduction in financial support from the United States, following funding delays and the cancellation of several global health programmes. The post…
Taraba, SHF partner to boost primary healthcare in Ardo-Kola
The Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency (TSPHCDA), Dr. Tukura Nuhu Nyigwa, has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to strengthening primary healthcare and expanding access to quality health services at the grassroots. The post…
Hanifar Foundation partners Lions Club on free medical outreach
Hundreds of residents of Egbeda, Lagos, benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Hanifar Dynamic Foundation in partnership with the Lagos Egbeda Lions Club, as both organisations intensified efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in underserved…
9,850 professionals left Nigeria in 5 years – Pharmacists
"Only Nigeria funds the subsidy gap of over 95 per cent to nurture the sub-regional college in forex. This should be a cause for concern" The post 9,850 professionals left Nigeria in 5 years – Pharmacists appeared first on Vanguard News.