NMA Launches Mental Health Initiative for Nigerian Men
Nigerian Medical Association partners with Diatom Impact to launch Men Stay Alive Project, offering mental health support, counseling, and financial aid to combat rising suicide rates among men.
Category : Health
JMG Boosts Breast Cancer Awareness in Nigeria
JMG Limited reinforces its breast cancer campaign with free screenings and health talks. Dr. Gold Ukwute and MD Mazen Jubaili urge early detection and year-round health vigilance for Nigerians.
EL-LAB Advances Medical Excellence with ISO 15189:2022
EL-LAB Medical Diagnostics celebrates World Quality Week 2025, reinforcing its commitment to patient safety through the prestigious ISO 15189:2022 accreditation for medical laboratories.
8 Million Nigerians Have Hearing Impairments - Experts
SPAAN reveals 8 million Nigerians have hearing disorders, warning of a public health emergency. Experts call for urgent government action on early intervention and care.
Nigeria's Healthcare System Collapse: A National Emergency
Nigeria's healthcare system faces total collapse due to chronic underfunding, brain drain, and poor infrastructure. Urgent reforms needed to save millions of lives. Read the full analysis.
FG Improves Healthcare Fund Transparency with BHCPF 2.0
Federal Government begins onboarding state committees for transparent Basic Healthcare Provision Fund management. New guidelines ensure every naira delivers measurable health outcomes for Nigerians.
Lagos launches polio vaccination campaign for children
Lagos State initiates a two-round house-to-house polio vaccination campaign targeting all children under five after detecting a variant poliovirus in Makoko. Protect your child today.
Medical Centre Saves 120+ Premature Babies in 2 Years
Babies Matter Medical Centre celebrates two years of saving premature infants, some born at 25 weeks. Their timely intervention model gives Nigeria's tiniest citizens a fighting chance at life.
SON, NGO Train Experts to Combat Lead Poisoning
SON and Resolve To Save Lives train Nigerian experts on XRF analyzer use to detect lead in consumer goods, aiming to prevent poisoning and shape new safety policies.
Widows Urged to Prioritize Emotional Resilience & Self-Care
Rose of Sharon Foundation hosts trauma management program for widows in Lagos, focusing on emotional healing through self-care, nutrition, and forgiveness practices.
ORÍKÌ at 10: New Foundation Champions African Wellness
ORÍKÌ celebrates a decade of impact and launches The ORÍKÌ Foundation to make wellness essential across Africa. Discover how they're empowering communities.
Lagos begins emergency polio vaccination campaign
Lagos State initiates a swift polio outbreak response campaign targeting all children under five after detecting a variant poliovirus in Makoko. The campaign starts November 8, 2025.
Hospital mistakenly declares hundreds dead in shocking error
A major Nigerian hospital mistakenly sent heartbreaking death notification letters to hundreds of families, falsely declaring their healthy loved ones deceased. The catastrophic administrative error has caused widespread trauma and outrage across affected
Ogun State & EU Launch Solar Healthcare Initiative
Ogun State partners with European Union to deploy solar energy systems across healthcare facilities, ensuring uninterrupted power and improved medical services in rural communities.
Senate Orders Sachet Alcohol Ban by Dec 31
Nigeria's Senate mandates NAFDAC to enforce nationwide prohibition of sachet alcoholic beverages, citing youth protection and public health concerns. Full implementation deadline set for year-end.
NMA Supports Doctors' Strike: 91 Hospitals Crippled
The Nigerian Medical Association escalates support for resident doctors as nationwide strike enters seventh day, crippling healthcare services in 91 hospitals amid unresolved demands.
Lagos enlists clerics to fight HIV stigma
Lagos State launches innovative partnership with clerics to eliminate stigma against PLHIV, promoting inclusive communities and improved health outcomes through religious leadership.
Nigeria's Health System: Ownership Confusion & Funding Gaps
Critical revelations emerge about Nigeria's fragmented health system as stakeholders identify ownership confusion and massive funding gaps threatening healthcare delivery nationwide.
Nigerian Man Loses Wife and Baby During Delivery
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking story after losing his 23-year-old wife and their newborn baby during delivery, just days before their first wedding anniversary. The emotional account highlights maternal health challenges in Nigeria.
Typhoon Kalmaegi: 140 Dead in Philippines, Now Hits Vietnam
Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves trail of destruction across Southeast Asia, claiming 140 lives in Philippines before making landfall in Vietnam. Latest updates on the catastrophic storm.
NMA Supports Striking Doctors: Healthcare Crisis Deepens
The Nigerian Medical Association solidly supports resident doctors as their industrial action enters day six, paralyzing healthcare services nationwide while urgent negotiations continue.
Woman's C-Section Heartbreak Over Husband's Question
A Nigerian woman shares her emotional C-section experience where her husband's unexpected question during the operation left her devastated and questioning their relationship.
Nigeria Loses ₦5.6T Yearly to Malnutrition - Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima exposes Nigeria's staggering ₦5.6 trillion annual loss from malnutrition, calling for urgent action to address human capital depletion.
Abia, Ogun Lead Nigeria Health Investment Rankings
Groundbreaking report reveals Abia and Ogun states are outpacing others in health sector investments, signaling a major shift in Nigeria's healthcare landscape. Discover how these states are setting new standards for medical infrastructure and funding.
Nigeria gets €6.3M EU-UNICEF health production deal
Federal Government partners with European Union and UNICEF in groundbreaking €6.3 million initiative to boost local manufacturing of essential health commodities and reduce import dependency.
Nigeria signs €6.3M health production deal with EU-UNICEF
Federal Government signs landmark agreement to strengthen local manufacturing of essential health commodities, reducing import dependency and creating jobs.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Adamawa
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.
Daily Step Counting: Nigeria's Weight Management Solution
New research reveals that simply tracking your daily steps could be the game-changing strategy Nigerians need for effective weight management without restrictive dieting.
Nigeria's Maternal Mortality Crisis: Doctor Sounds Alarm
A leading obstetrician reveals shocking statistics about Nigeria's maternal health emergency and demands immediate government intervention to save mothers' lives.
Africa Loses $10B to Medical Tourism Yearly
NMA President reveals shocking $10 billion loss to medical tourism, exposing Africa's healthcare gaps and the urgent need for infrastructure investment.
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