Airtel, Starlink to Expand Mobile Coverage in Remote Nigeria
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to launch Direct-to-Cell satellite service in Nigeria by 2026, aiming to bridge the digital divide in remote areas. Read more.
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How Nigeria Immunised Over 1.4 Million Children in 2025
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.
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 Must End Reliance on Foreign Health Aid - Presidency
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.
Lagos begins second phase of polio outbreak response
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
First Human Trial for Lassa Fever Vaccine Begins
Nigeria and other endemic nations applaud the start of a first-in-human clinical trial for a Lassa fever vaccine in Oxford, marking a critical step against the deadly disease. Read more.
US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
FG to MLSCN: Stop Diagnostic Errors, Protect Nigerians
Federal Government urges Medical Lab Council to tighten regulations, fight quackery, and ensure global-standard services to safeguard public health and build trust in diagnostics.
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
Europe's Best Health Insurance Plans for Families
Protect your family's future with the right health insurance. Our guide covers key features, plan types, and how to choose comprehensive coverage to avoid financial strain from medical costs.
New 99.9% effective HIV injection launches in Africa
A groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection with over 99.9% efficacy begins rollout in Southern Africa, offering new hope in the fight against the virus. Read the full story.
FG Made 4 Emergency Cholera Vaccine Requests - WHO
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
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.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
SQHN Calls for Local Healthcare Solutions in Nigeria
The Society for Quality in Healthcare in Nigeria urges local action to strengthen healthcare standards, improve patient safety, and drive innovation for lasting impact nationwide.
Africa CDC Hails Nigeria's Health Reform Model
Africa CDC hails Nigeria's health sector reforms as continental model. Nigeria to pilot G20 health financing. Learn how this impacts universal health coverage.
Djokovic Accepts Piers Morgan's Apology Over Vaccine Row
Novak Djokovic accepts Piers Morgan's apology for calling him a 'liar and cheat' during 2021 Australian Open Covid vaccine controversy. Read the full story.
AXA Mansard Introduces International Medical Plan iMED
AXA Mansard Health launches iMED, providing Nigerians with global health insurance coverage in over 11,000 hospitals worldwide including US and UK facilities.
Nigeria's Health Funding Crisis: Solutions Revealed
Discover how Nigeria and other African nations can revolutionize health funding through innovative strategies and domestic resource mobilization for stronger healthcare systems.
Pfizer Profits Dip as COVID Vaccine Sales Decline
Global pharmaceutical giant Pfizer experiences significant profit decline amid falling COVID-19 product sales. Analysis of impact on Nigerian healthcare market and future outlook.
New GSM Operator Launches Nationwide Service in Nigeria
Nigeria's telecommunications sector welcomes a new player as the latest GSM operator announces nationwide rollout with competitive tariffs and enhanced connectivity.
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