Nigeria and the US have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement, blending $2.1B in US grants with $3B in Nigerian funding. This pact aims to strengthen primary healthcare and disease response from 2026-2030.
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) joins Opobo Marathon 2026, sponsoring a free medical outreach in Opobo Town, Rivers State. Read how this partnership integrates health advocacy into sports.
Ondo City is set to host the 2nd Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk on Dec 28, 2025. The free event promotes fitness, community, and offers N2M in prizes. Register now!
Ondo City is set to host the 2nd Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk on Dec 28, 2025. The free event promotes fitness, community, and offers N2M in prizes. Register now!
The World Bank's IMPACT project has revitalised 83 Primary Health Centres in Kwara State, enhancing access to quality healthcare, safe deliveries, and immunisation for over 722,000 outpatients. Read more.
Labour advocates urge IPMAN to provide health insurance for petrol station workers nationwide, citing daily exposure to toxic fumes and fire hazards. This follows NNPCL's new scheme for its retail workers.
A new study reveals a hidden health crisis: nearly one-third of Ibadan's transport workers have hypertension. Learn the key risk factors and urgent public health recommendations.
The US and Nigeria have signed a landmark $5.1 billion health agreement. The deal includes $200 million specifically for over 900 Christian faith-based health facilities serving millions nationwide.
Aisha Bubah receives the U.S. Mission's Trailblazer Award for her pivotal role in Nigeria's mental health reform and community care. Discover her impactful journey.
The US has signed a major 5-year health agreement with Nigeria, committing $2.1 billion. The deal specifically aims to strengthen Christian faith-based healthcare amid security concerns. Read the full details.
UK-based Nigerian health consultant Dr Tokumbo Fasuyi highlights the critical role of care coordination and personalised health management in improving Nigeria's healthcare outcomes and economic productivity.
Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
The Federal Government has approved ₦32.9 billion to strengthen primary healthcare access. The funds, part of the BHCPF, will be disbursed in January 2026 to support essential services and a new Citizens' Response Centre.
Taraba State launches an E-Referral and Claims Management System under its health insurance scheme, aiming to provide seamless healthcare for over 112,000 enrollees and move towards universal coverage.
Chief Dr Lawrence Emareyo spreads Christmas joy in Oteri community, distributing live cows and bags of rice to the less privileged. See heartwarming reactions.
Donald Trump installs controversial plaques at the White House, calling Joe Biden 'Sleepy Joe' and the 'worst President.' Get the full details on the political drama.
The Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has commissioned a major Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at Jahi Primary Health Care Centre. Funded by a Rotary Foundation grant, the project includes a solar-powered borehole and improved facilities t
A mentally ill woman found in labour on an Agasha street has safely delivered a baby boy. Health officials urge the public to help reunite them with family. Call 08108248244 or 08145091669 with information.
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
The Nigerian Senate has directed the NSA to investigate the source of false online reports claiming Senate President Akpabio collapsed. Read the full story on the probe into this destabilising misinformation.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Isale-Eko Descendants Union kicks off 2025 community wellness with free health checks, clean water distribution, and a heritage walk. Join the movement for a healthier Lagos Island.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
A UNILAG professor proposes legislation to enforce walking, aiming to slash Nigeria's healthcare spending. Experts highlight benefits for physical, mental, and national unity.
President Tinubu's health reforms show major progress: 17% drop in maternal mortality, N68bn for vaccines, and health insurance up to 11%. See the full report.
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria cautions the National Assembly against creating new health bodies, calling proposals legally unnecessary and wasteful.
Hacey NGO presents a new scorecard framework to track adolescent sexual health progress in Nigeria, highlighting key interventions and calling for increased government commitment.
Nigeria's NHIA and private sector leaders target 2026 to enroll millions from the informal sector into health insurance. Success hinges on digital tools, enforcement, and rebuilding public trust. #HealthInsurance #UHC
The Federal Government has inaugurated a committee to ensure sustainable electricity in all health facilities. This move aims to save lives and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.