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Outgoing FETHI CMD Calls for Multi-Sectoral Action to Halt Nigeria's Brain Drain

FETHI CMD: Collective Effort Needed to Stop Brain Drain

Prof. Adekunle Ajayi, outgoing CMD of FETHI, urges a national, multi-faceted strategy to combat brain drain, citing poor pay, insecurity, and poor infrastructure as key drivers. He highlights his 8-year achievements.

FG, States Tackle Rising Medical Costs in Nigeria at 2025 UHC Summit

Nigeria Intensifies Fight Against Unaffordable Healthcare

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.

Nigeria Targets 2026 for Massive Health Insurance Expansion, NHIA & HFN Partner

NHIA, HFN Set 2026 Target for Health Insurance Scale-Up

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

Bauchi Treats 29,874 HIV Patients as AHF Intensifies Campaign in Nasarawa

Bauchi treats 29,874 HIV patients, AHF campaigns in Keffi

Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.

UNIMED Inducts 35 Pioneer Radiographers, Urges Professionalism

UNIMED inducts 35 pioneer radiographers

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State inducted its first 35 radiography graduates. Officials urged them to uphold high professional standards and explore the field's diverse career paths.

Nigerian Resident Doctors Suspend 29-Day Strike, Resume Duty

Resident Doctors Suspend Strike, Resume Immediately

Nigerian resident doctors suspend their 29-day strike after signing an MoU with the government. All members are to resume duty immediately, giving a 4-week timeline for implementation of key demands.

NNPC/Renaissance JV Boosts Cancer Care with $300,000 Abuja Hospital Donation

$300,000 Donation Sustains Cancer Treatment in Abuja

NNPC/Renaissance JV provides $300,000 to maintain radiotherapy machine at National Hospital Abuja, ensuring continuous cancer treatment for over 2,000 patients. Read how this impacts healthcare.

Over 60% of Nigerian-Trained Radiographers Now Work Abroad

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.

Nigeria's Doctor Crisis: Experts Push Telemedicine as Solution

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.

Nigeria's National Assembly Advances Bill to Combat Sickle Cell Disease Crisis

National Assembly Advances Sickle Cell Disease Bill

Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.

PFN Demands Healthcare Reform: Stop Foreign Medical Trips

PFN Calls for End to Foreign Medical Trips

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.

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