FG Launches Free Healthcare for Low-Income Pensioners
The Nigerian government introduces PenCare, a free healthcare scheme for pensioners earning below N70,000 monthly, to improve access to medical care for low-income retirees.
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Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis: Kaduna Shows Progress, Financing Gaps
Nigeria faces a malnutrition crisis with high maternal mortality. Kaduna State shows progress through sustained financing and MMS, but challenges remain.
Lagos Boosts Contraceptive Access with Community Programmes
Lagos State is implementing community-based sensitisation to improve family planning uptake, engaging men and community leaders to address misconceptions about contraceptives.
House Urges NCDC Funding for Ebola Preparedness
The House of Representatives calls on the federal government to provide urgent funding to the NCDC to strengthen Nigeria's capacity to respond to Ebola and other epidemic-prone diseases.
Nigeria's Lassa Fever Crisis Worsens as Health Workers Die
Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak worsens with 167 deaths in 2026, healthcare workers at risk. Expert calls for urgent action on PPE, training, and rodent control.
Nigeria Intensifies Ebola Preparedness Amid Regional Outbreak
Nigeria's health ministry activates heightened measures against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain, with no confirmed cases yet. Border screening, surveillance, and public advisories are in place.
FCT to vaccinate 1.5 million children in health week
The FCT Primary Health Care Board has concluded plans to vaccinate over 1.5 million children during the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, offering free services.
Senate Passes Malaria Elimination Agency Bill
The Nigerian Senate has passed a bill to create the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, aiming to coordinate efforts to prevent, control, and eradicate malaria across the country.
Police Confirm Body Found on Lokoja-Abuja Highway Is FUL Student
Police confirm body found on Lokoja-Abuja Highway is Sarah Idoko, a final-year student of Federal University Lokoja. Investigation underway.
Sanwo-Olu Advocates Mental Health, Family Values for Nation-Building
Lagos First Lady Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu highlights mental wellness and family values for military personnel at the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary SHINE Seminar.
WHX Lagos 2026 Focuses on Funding Africa's Diagnostics
WHX Lagos 2026 concluded that Africa's healthcare future hinges on financing, scaling, and delivering innovations. Keynotes highlighted public-private partnerships and health insurance to improve access.
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Dettol Hygiene Quest Phase 3 Aims to Reach 840,000 Nigerians
Dettol Nigeria and Wellbeing Foundation Africa launch Phase 3 of Dettol Hygiene Quest, targeting over 840,000 beneficiaries in 2026 with hygiene education and handwashing advocacy.
NNPC Foundation Installs MRI at Dala Orthopaedic Hospital
NNPC Foundation hands over a modern 1.5 Tesla MRI system to National Orthopaedic Hospital, Dala, Kano, enhancing diagnostic services in Northern Nigeria.
Senate passes Banigo's sugary drinks tax reform bill
The Senate has passed a bill to reform the tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, aiming to boost healthcare financing and combat non-communicable diseases in Nigeria.
WHX Lagos: Fixing Africa’s Fragmented Healthcare Systems
At WHX World Health Expo in Lagos, healthcare leaders confront fragmentation, urging collaboration, integration, and disciplined execution to scale innovations across Africa.
Malnutrition Hinders Patient Recovery in Nigeria, WASPEN Warns
The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition identifies malnutrition as a major threat to patient safety, urging government action to reduce hospital readmission and mortality rates.
Hygiene kits for girls in Lagos correctional centre
Child Empowerment Fund provides six-month supply of sanitary pads and menstrual health education to 100 girls at Lagos correctional centre.
WHO Accelerates Ebola Response, Consults Experts on Vaccines
WHO convenes experts to evaluate vaccines and therapeutics for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, prioritizing clinical trials and candidate products.
Group Urges Menstrual Health Education, Sanitary Products
HAYDI calls for menstrual health education and affordable sanitary products, reaching over 100 students in Ikorodu to combat period poverty and reduce school absenteeism.
Borno Distributes Free Cholera Drugs to Health Facilities
Borno State Ministry of Health procured and distributed drugs and hygiene materials to contain acute watery diarrhoea cases, ensuring free treatment for patients.
Experts Push for Expanded Contraceptive Access in Nigeria
Experts call for expanded access to modern contraceptives to improve women's reproductive health, citing millions of unintended pregnancies annually in Nigeria.
Cross River Restores Molecular Lab for TB, HIV, Mpox
Cross River State restores molecular lab at Dr. Lawrence Henshaw Memorial Hospital for TB, HIV, Mpox testing after EndSARS damage.
Ned Nwoko: Malaria-Free Nigeria Possible After Senate Bill
Senator Ned Nwoko says Nigeria can eliminate malaria after the Senate passed a bill to establish the National Agency for Malaria Elimination, shifting from treatment to prevention.
No Ebola Case in Nigeria, FG Activates Precautionary Steps
Nigeria's health ministry confirms no Bundibugyo Ebola cases, activates surveillance at borders and nationwide preparedness measures.
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Healthy diet costs 92% of minimum wage in Ekiti
New data shows workers in Ekiti spend 92.6% of minimum wage on healthy food. Eight states exceed 80%. South-East hardest hit due to supply disruptions.
GHC Founder Urges Ambassadors to Intensify Malaria Fight
Prince Cletus Sunday Iloabanafor, GHC founder, calls on ambassadors to boost grassroots efforts against malaria in Nigeria, as his birthday is celebrated.
World Bank Sets 1.5 Billion AI Healthcare Target by 2030
World Bank targets 1.5 billion people for AI-driven healthcare by 2030, addressing global health deficits with digital innovations.
Borno Cholera Outbreak Kills 39, Suspected Cases Hit 4,204
Borno State intensifies response as cholera outbreak kills 39, with suspected cases rising to 4,204 across seven local government areas. Emergency measures activated.
NDLEA, Group Warn Against Substance and Alcohol Abuse
The NDLEA and I-CARE warned Gwagwalada Market traders against drug abuse and mixing alcoholic drinks, citing risks to physical and mental health.
WHO: Nigeria's Ebola Risk Low Despite Global Threat
The World Health Organization says Nigeria faces low Ebola risk, even as the virus spreads in Africa. Over 300 cases confirmed in DRC.
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