Access Bank has announced the appointment of Uche Orji as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective January 7, 2025. According to a statement made available to Africa Health Report, AHR on Saturday by the company’s secretary, Sunday Ekwochi, the move, approved by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to…
The Turai Yar’adua Maternity and Children Hospital in Katsina State has been operating without a functional X-ray machine for the past five months, despite a repair cost of less than N3 million. Patients are growing increasingly frustrated as they are forced to seek alternative healthcare facilities for essential diagnostic services. One of the affected patients,…
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has officially banned the scheduling of classes before 6:00 a.m. and after 7:00 p.m., following growing student protests over irregular academic timetables. This decision comes after concerns raised by the Great Ife Students’ Union, which has condemned the practice of early-morning and late-evening classes, as well as the…
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has expressed serious concerns over the Nigerian government’s failure to implement a promised 50% reduction in electricity tariffs for healthcare institutions, six months after the intervention was announced. This was contained in a communique dated 30th January, 2025 after its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in…
The Federation of Mining Host Communities (FMHC) is demanding immediate action following a deadly explosion in Sabon Pegi, Mashegu Local Government Area, Niger State. The blast, which occurred on January 26, 2025, resulted from the improper storage of a Nakiya explosive in a rented apartment, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. Over…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially recognised Niger as the first African nation to eliminate onchocerciasis, commonly known as river blindness, marking a major achievement in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. Speaking on Thursday in a statement published on WHO website, Director-General of the Organisation, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, “This success is…
The Nigerian government has announced it will intensify efforts to secure domestic funding for its HIV/AIDS response, reducing dependency on international assistance to ensure the country’s continued progress in the fight against HIV, even amid global uncertainties. This comes amid growing uncertainties over the recent shifts in US’ foreign aid policy announced by President Donald…
Switzerland is set to amend its law on medically-assisted reproduction, aiming to legalise egg donations and broaden access to sperm donations. The move, announced by the Swiss government Thursday, responds to long-standing calls for reform. Currently, egg donations are banned, and sperm donations are only available to married couples. The Swiss government stated that the…
The ECOWAS Commission confirms that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc has officially taken effect as of today, January 29, 2025. In response to the exit, the Commission has outlined transitional measures to ensure continued cooperation and minimise disruption for citizens and businesses. In a statement released Wednesday, ECOWAS…
The ECOWAS Commission confirms that the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc has officially taken effect as of today, January 29, 2025. In response to the exit, the Commission has outlined transitional measures to ensure continued cooperation and minimise disruption for citizens and businesses. In a statement released Wednesday, ECOWAS…
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