GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
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Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Polaris Bank: Free Prostate Screening for 250 Men
Polaris Bank partners with Men's Health Clinic to offer free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40+ from Nov 24. Early detection saves lives!
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
KWASUED Students Protest Mandatory NDLEA Drug Test Fee
Kwara State University of Education mandates ₦7,500 NDLEA drug test for admission clearance, sparking student protests over additional costs amid economic hardship.
UNILAG VC Seeks Mental Health in Pharmacy Curriculum
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola advocates integrating mental health literacy into pharmacy education to address Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. Learn how pharmacists can transform care.
Health Coalition Warns of Nigeria's Dwindling Health Sector
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
Tinubu Gets DSS-Cleared Ambassadorial List
President Bola Tinubu receives security-cleared ambassador list. DSS completes background checks. List awaits transmission to Senate for confirmation. Read latest updates.
Nationwide Diabetes Screening Targets 5 Million Nigerians
Federal Government begins nationwide diabetes screening using locally manufactured glucose monitors. Program aims to test 5 million Nigerians across 774 LGAs with free diagnostic kits distribution.
OAU Sets 200 Cut-off Mark for 2025/2026 Admission
Obafemi Awolowo University announces 200 as minimum cut-off mark for 2025/2026 admissions. Learn about departmental requirements and how to calculate your aggregate score.
Africa CDC Hails Nigeria's Health Reform Model
Africa CDC hails Nigeria's health sector reforms as continental model. Nigeria to pilot G20 health financing. Learn how this impacts universal health coverage.
Why Nigerian Women Shun Family Planning Methods
Nigerian women share harrowing experiences with contraceptive side effects. Experts reveal how genetic factors and lack of proper medical screening contribute to the crisis in family planning adoption.
UNILAG Announces 2025/2026 Screening with Drug Tests
UNILAG introduces compulsory toxicology screening for new students. Faculty-based registration runs Nov 17-28, 2025. Drug use leads to admission withdrawal.
Bago sends 30 commissioner nominees to Niger Assembly
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago transmits list of 30 commissioner-nominees for legislative screening. Move aligns with constitutional requirements for inclusive governance under New Niger agenda.
Senate Screens 38 FCC Nominees for Fairness
Nigerian Senate screens 38 FCC nominees, vows to uphold federal character principles for equitable resource distribution. Report expected soon for final confirmation.
Kwara Tops Northern Nigeria in Health Preparedness
Kwara State emerges as Northern Nigeria's top performer in health preparedness, ranking 4th nationally. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration drives remarkable progress.
AXA Mansard Introduces International Medical Plan iMED
AXA Mansard Health launches iMED, providing Nigerians with global health insurance coverage in over 11,000 hospitals worldwide including US and UK facilities.
Over 300 at Trackfit Breast Cancer Walk in UNILAG
Over 300 people joined the 2025 Trackfit Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at UNILAG. The event featured fitness drills, health talks, and 212 clinical screenings, with 17 referrals for further tests.
Nigeria's Health System: Ownership Confusion & Funding Gaps
Critical revelations emerge about Nigeria's fragmented health system as stakeholders identify ownership confusion and massive funding gaps threatening healthcare delivery nationwide.
Nigerian Men Face HIV Risk After Gunpoint Assault
Medical expert discloses terrifying health consequences for victims of violent assault in Nigeria. Exclusive details on the urgent medical intervention required.
Akpabio defends minister against Trump questions
Godswill Akpabio intervenes as Minister of State for Petroleum faces scrutiny over Donald Trump comments during Senate screening, calling the line of questioning unnecessary.
Abia, Ogun Lead Nigeria Health Investment Rankings
Groundbreaking report reveals Abia and Ogun states are outpacing others in health sector investments, signaling a major shift in Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Discover how these states are setting new standards for medical infrastructure and funding.
Nigeria gets €6.3M EU-UNICEF health production deal
Federal Government partners with European Union and UNICEF in groundbreaking €6.3 million initiative to boost local manufacturing of essential health commodities and reduce import dependency.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Adamawa
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.
Daily Step Counting: Nigeria's Weight Management Solution
New research reveals that simply tracking your daily steps could be the game-changing strategy Nigerians need for effective weight management without restrictive dieting.
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Crisis: Doctor Sounds Alarm
A leading obstetrician reveals shocking statistics about Nigeria's maternal health emergency and demands immediate government intervention to save mothers' lives.
Senate Finds Toxic Chemicals in Nigeria's Food Chain
Shocking Senate investigation reveals widespread use of banned toxic chemicals in food preservation across Nigeria, posing severe health risks to millions of citizens.
Nigeria Expands Physiotherapy to Rural Areas via WHO Framework
Nigeria launches groundbreaking healthcare initiative adopting WHO's rehabilitation framework to bridge urban-rural physiotherapy divide and transform community health services.
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