Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.
Federal Government partners with civil society on a new mental health initiative in Nigerian prisons. Over 100 inmates and officers trained. A step towards rehabilitation and reintegration.
CLMI calls for independent regulatory commission to fix Nigeria's ailing courier and logistics industry valued at $60 billion. Join the movement for sector reform.
Olaogun community in Agbado, Ogun State, is set to raise N300 million for its health centre during the Olaogun Community Day on November 29, 2025. Join the initiative for better healthcare.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Nigerian House of Representatives launches a full-scale investigation into all power sector investments and reforms from 2007 to 2024, vowing to correct 17 years of failure.
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
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.
Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained senior doctors and health workers on forensic evidence collection and timely clinical management for SGBV survivors to strengthen justice delivery and survivor-centred care.
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
Lagos State introduces hybrid health financing model with LPHP partnership. Goal: 70% insurance coverage in 5 years, 40% reduction in catastrophic health spending. Access affordable healthcare now!
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.
Economic experts warn Nigeria must reform its power sector, strengthen capital markets, and overhaul institutions to escape systemic poverty and achieve prosperity.
Africa CDC hails Nigeria's health sector reforms as continental model. Nigeria to pilot G20 health financing. Learn how this impacts universal health coverage.
Jennifer Etuh Foundation provides free surgeries, circumcisions, and medical care to over 3,000 residents in Gombe's Tula village. A life-changing intervention for rural healthcare.
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.
The Federal Government plans to save ₦4.8 trillion yearly and reverse ₦850bn medical tourism spending through its Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (HSRII).
US Senator John Fetterman hospitalized after fall due to heart condition flare-up. This marks his fourth medical emergency since taking office. Read latest health update.
Nigeria's 2025 oil licensing round announced by NUPRC marks turning point for energy sector. Global investors show renewed interest as reforms boost transparency and production targets.
Kwara State emerges as Northern Nigeria's top performer in health preparedness, ranking 4th nationally. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration drives remarkable progress.
Former BBNaija star Beauty Tukura shares emotional trauma from disqualification three years ago, revealing cyberbullying drove her to contemplate suicide. Read her inspiring recovery journey.
AXA Mansard Health launches iMED, providing Nigerians with global health insurance coverage in over 11,000 hospitals worldwide including US and UK facilities.
The PPDC transforms Nigeria's justice landscape through groundbreaking legal aid initiatives, securing freedom for thousands and driving systemic reforms nationwide.
Renowned Nigerian scholar Professor Ogochukwu Nweke sparks international movement to transform psychology education by integrating indigenous knowledge systems and challenging Western-dominated perspectives.
The Nigerian Medical Association escalates support for resident doctors as nationwide strike enters seventh day, crippling healthcare services in 91 hospitals amid unresolved demands.
Critical revelations emerge about Nigeria's fragmented health system as stakeholders identify ownership confusion and massive funding gaps threatening healthcare delivery nationwide.