Benue Strengthens Diphtheria Preparedness Despite No Cases
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has strengthened surveillance and preparedness against diphtheria despite recording no confirmed case of the infectious disease in…
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FG Launches Maternal Care Incentives as Nigeria Targets 30% Drop in Maternal Deaths
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Federal Government has launched a new incentive programme to encourage more pregnant women to use antenatal, facility-based delivery and postnatal…
Traditional Medicine Key to Universal Health Coverage – Experts
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board has called for greater investment in research, innovation, standardisation and regulation of traditional medicine, saying…
NMA Demands Retirement Age Extension to 65 as Nigeria Faces Worsening Doctor Shortage
ABUJA – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has renewed its call for the Federal Government to increase the retirement age for clinical health workers…
May & Baker Backs Local Drug Manufacturing Against Counterfeits
LAGOS, Nigeria – Local drug manufacturing in Nigeria remains the country’s strongest defence against counterfeit medicines because domestic pharmaceutical companies maintain extensive nationwide networks…
Benue Approves N294.53m for Malaria Prevention
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue malaria prevention campaign has received a major funding boost after the Benue State Government approved ₦294.53 million as its…
Roche Diagnostics, MedServe Sign Five-Year Laboratory Deal
ABUJA, Nigeria – Roche Diagnostics and MedServe, the healthcare subsidiary of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), have signed a five-year agreement to equip…
Gombe Records Rise in Diphtheria Cases Among Children
GOMBE, Nigeria – Diphtheria cases in Gombe State are increasing among children aged between four and 15 years, prompting health authorities to urge parents…
Imo Specialist Hospital Performs First Robotic Surgery
IMO, Nigeria – The Imo Specialist Hospital has performed its first robotic-assisted surgery, marking a significant milestone in the state’s drive to expand access…
Ekiti Approves N458.8m Infrastructure for New 80-Bed EKSUTH Hospital
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Executive Council has approved N458.8 million for critical infrastructure to support the newly completed 80-bed multipurpose building at…