Nigeria's lack of paternity leave forces fathers to miss childbirth and recovery, harming maternal and child health. The country scores zero on supportive parenthood laws, with 28% of global maternal deaths.
Grace died after US funding cuts ended home delivery of her HIV meds. Stigma from clinic visits led her to stop treatment. Others face similar fates as donor support collapses.
Experts at eHealth Africa's forum stress that digital health innovations need sustainable financing, infrastructure, and institutional ownership to succeed in Nigeria.
US warns Medicare and Medicaid won't cover foreign medical costs for seniors. Travelers must plan 6-8 weeks ahead, carry medications properly, and check local laws.
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President Tinubu called on Nigerian doctors abroad to return home and help transform the healthcare sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing patriotism and expertise.
The federal government announced that nearly 10,000 Nigerians received specialist medical services under the 2026 Nigeria Diaspora Health Impact Initiative, according to Minister Iziaq Salako.
Canada's government identified nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists, and social workers as priority roles for international recruitment in 2026, offering benefits including settlement services and permanent residency pathways.
WHO calls on African nations to expand hepatitis vaccination, testing, and treatment, warning millions miss life-saving services despite effective interventions.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare calls for stronger breastfeeding support in homes, communities, and workplaces ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2026.
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Nigeria's financial inclusion rose from 36% to 64% (2010-2023). Ten lessons from this success can be applied to tackle health equity challenges, leveraging digital technology and innovative business models.
European countries reported over 10,000 excess deaths during the June heatwave, with 9,000 among people aged 65+, according to EuroMOMO data.
Saint Raphael Divine Mercy Specialist Hospital offers comprehensive mother and child care, focusing on the critical Golden Hour after birth and continuous support from pregnancy through postnatal care.
Nigeria's Lassa fever outbreak has become deadlier, with 221 deaths and a 24% case fatality rate in 2025, up from 18.7% in 2024, according to the NCDC.
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda poses urgent health and development challenges. Modelling shows delayed containment could lead to thousands of deaths and economic losses, requiring at least US$710 million in additional health financing.
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Kaduna State Ministry of Health issues urgent advisory as diphtheria cases rise, with children most affected, urging vaccination and immediate medical care.
UNICEF clarified that no new maternal mortality report was released at a Bauchi event, reaffirming its focus on strengthening maternal health services through collaboration.
Africa CDC reports progress in containing Ebola in DRC and Uganda, but rising infections outpace response, with cases up 25% in a week and bed occupancy at 95%.
Health advocates call on Lagos State to reinstate suspended STOP Guidelines, arguing they provide clearer clinical guidance and could reduce preventable maternal deaths in Nigeria.
Sickle cell anaemia patients face a hidden survival gap due to pain, stigma, and silence, with many dying before age 5 in Nigeria, according to experts.
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The federal government has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023 and approved a policy to address health worker migration, aiming to improve service delivery.
Bryan Johnson, the tech entrepreneur who spends millions yearly on anti-aging, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable stomach condition that increases cancer risk.
Nigeria has achieved over 85% progress in eliminating trachoma, with only 11 LGAs yet to reach elimination status, says the Federal Ministry of Health.
The WHO warns the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the DRC is the largest ever, with over 1,400 cases and 400 deaths, urging sustained international support.
A prolonged heatwave in Europe has caused over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21, with France, Spain, Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic hit hardest, WHO warns.
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The Federal Executive Council approved N93.9 billion for four health initiatives, including a national snakebite centre, TB commodities, blood donation clinics, and family planning supplies.
Nigeria's health sector reforms, led by the Health Sector Compact, have increased insurance coverage to 22 million, revitalized over 4,000 primary health centers, and reduced maternal mortality by 17%.
Nigerian doctor Onuoha Cosmas warns against ignoring blood in stool, yellowing eyes, leg swelling, persistent cough, and unexplained weight loss, urging immediate hospital visits.
Nigeria's Basic Health Care Provision Fund has disbursed N339 billion to states since 2014, with N235 billion released in the last three years, according to Health Minister Muhammad Pate.
Thyroid disorders frequently go undetected in women, mistaken for stress or aging. Expert Oladapo Ashiru highlights symptoms, fertility risks, and the need for early screening.
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Nigeria commits to institutionalising health system improvements from the Global Fund's COVID-19 Response Mechanism, focusing on surveillance, labs, oxygen, and emergency preparedness.
