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NAFDAC warns of 4.7 million AMR deaths in Nigeria

NAFDAC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance causing 4.7 million deaths globally. Agency urges stronger surveillance and responsible drug use to protect Nigeria's health future.

Nigeria Loses 60% of Radiographers to Abroad

A medical brain drain crisis hits Nigeria as over 60% of locally-trained radiographers now practice in Europe. Experts warn of strained health systems and call for urgent reforms.

Telemedicine Can Solve Nigeria's Doctor Shortage

Health experts advocate telemedicine to address Nigeria's critical doctor shortage. With 1 doctor per 4,000 patients, digital health solutions offer hope for millions struggling to access care.

Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap

Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.

Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH

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.

Olaogun Community Launches N300m Health Fund

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.

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.

Lagos trains health workers on SGBV forensic 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.

Flooding Endangers Maternal Healthcare in Lagos

Project HER reveals how flooding isolates Lagos communities, cripples maternal healthcare, and exposes thousands of women and children to disease. Urgent government action is needed.

MWAN Lagos Boosts Maternal, Child Healthcare

MWAN Lagos unveils a robust plan to improve maternal and child health in underserved areas via danger-sign education and digital outreach. Learn how they aim to save lives.

FG Opens N50m Student Venture Capital Grant Portal

Nigerian students can now apply for the FG's N50 million equity-free venture capital grant. Applications open at svcg.education.gov.ng for STEMM innovations with Google partnership benefits.

Woman Divorced Over C-Section Births in Nigeria

A Nigerian woman from Adamawa shares her pain after her husband divorced her for delivering their children via Caesarian section. Read her powerful story and the online support it sparked.

Free Medical Surgeries for 3,000 in Gombe

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.

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