WHO, UNICEF Hail Mbah's Primary Healthcare Commitment
WHO, UNICEF, and community leaders praise Governor Mbah for his dedication to strengthening primary healthcare in Enugu State, citing improved access and infrastructure.
Category : Hospitals
Africa CDC: 1,274 Confirmed Ebola Cases in DRC
Africa CDC reports 1,274 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC with 360 deaths, and 96 healthcare worker infections; Uganda sees 20 cases, no new cases since June 21.
Tinubu Approves Health Tech Office, Appoints Obi Adigwe
President Tinubu establishes the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) to coordinate Nigeria's digital health agenda, appointing Obi Adigwe as pioneer National Coordinator.
Eleos Hospital Introduces ThuFLEP Laser for Prostate
Eleos Specialist Hospital Abuja launches ThuFLEP laser surgery for enlarged prostate, offering no cuts, minimal blood loss, same-day discharge, and preserving erections.
Locked Hospital Fails Women in Akwa Ibom Despite Commissioning
A newly built primary healthcare centre in Akwa Ibom remains locked and non-functional, denying women and children essential medical services despite government commissioning.
Zamfara, WHO Develop Emergency Plan for Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Zamfara State Ministry of Health and WHO launch a Multi-Hazard Incident Action Plan to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, cholera, and other public health emergencies.
Fidson Healthcare donates theatre pharmacy to FMC Asaba
Fidson Healthcare PLC donates a theatre pharmacy worth tens of millions of naira to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, to support its life-saving work.
Ogun Relocates Students Over Methane Gas Pollution
Governor Abiodun temporarily relocates students of Our Lady of Apostles Girls Grammar School after methane gas confirmed; investigation ongoing with NMDPRA and OOU.
Bioefficient Medical Diagnostics: Raising Diagnostic Healthcare Standards
Bioefficient Medical Diagnostics is expanding access to advanced lab, imaging, and pathology services in Nigeria through modern technology and patient-focused solutions.
RMAFC Praises Cross River Healthcare Transformation
RMAFC commended Cross River State for its healthcare transformation, citing top-tier infrastructure and services during a data verification visit to Calabar facilities.
UNICEF, Global Fund Seek Community Support for Health Facilities
UNICEF and the Global Fund call for community collaboration to safeguard health facilities in Ebonyi State, emphasizing protection of infrastructure and sustainability of healthcare interventions.
Anambra Expands Telemedicine for Healthcare Access
Anambra State is expanding its telemedicine services to improve healthcare access, especially in rural areas, through digital platforms and partnerships.
FG, Global Fund Inaugurate Abuja Medical Warehouse
The Federal Government and Global Fund have inaugurated an expanded medical warehouse in Abuja to boost health logistics and drug supply chain management.
Cancer Group Opens Palliative Care Facility in Abuja
Project Pink Blue has established a Pain and Palliative Care Unit at FMC Abuja to provide comprehensive pain management and palliative care, especially for women with gynaecological cancers.
Foundation Clears Medical Bills for 25 LASUTH Patients
FIDAP Cares paid millions of naira to offset medical bills of 25 discharged patients at LASUTH, enabling them to return home after weeks of being stranded.
LUTH automates blood screening to boost safety and efficiency
LUTH introduces automated IH500 system for blood screening, reducing turnaround time from 180 to under 50 minutes, improving safety and donor management.
Nigeria Launches Framework for Private Hospital Power Investment
Nigeria's federal government unveiled the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative to attract private investment for reliable electricity in healthcare facilities, aiming to improve services and reduce power shortages.
How menopause affects bone health and fracture risk
Menopause increases osteoporosis risk due to oestrogen decline. Expert advises nutrition, exercise, and early screening to maintain bone density and prevent fractures.
Kano State achieves 90% healthcare blueprint in 3 years
Kano State Government has implemented 90% of its healthcare blueprint under Governor Yusuf, says Commissioner Abubakar Labaran, highlighting digital admissions, free maternal care, and ambulance distribution.
Lagos agencies partner on telemedicine for 152 communities
Blue Lagos Initiatives and LASHMA partner to deploy telemedicine services across 152 riverine communities in Lagos, improving healthcare access for underserved residents.
US-Nigeria $2bn Deal Tracks Health Data, Boosts Surveillance
The US State Department reveals that the $2 billion health agreement with Nigeria includes data tracking and enhanced surveillance to enable rapid responses to disease outbreaks.
Niger First Lady Launches 2026 Child Health Week
Niger State First Lady Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago flags off 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, emphasizing healthcare as a shared responsibility.
Niger State Launches Private Health Facilities Agency
The Niger State Ministry of Health establishes NISPHFA to regulate private healthcare, enhance quality, safety, and accountability. The agency will register, inspect, and enforce standards across 20 facility categories.
Kebbi Extends Doctors' Retirement Age to 65 Years
Kebbi State raises retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors to 65, extends service to 40 years, subject to annual fitness checks.
Cross River Taskforce Seals Clinic Over Patient Death
Cross River health taskforce sealed Safe Hands Maternity Clinic in Calabar after a patient died post-surgery, citing lack of licences, unqualified staff, and poor sanitation.
EU Gives €17.5M to Africa CDC for Ebola Fight
The EU has allocated €17.5 million to support Africa CDC's Ebola containment efforts. Africa CDC's director-general thanked the EU for the timely aid, reaffirming commitment to coordinated action.
Unsafe food sickens 50 million, kills 53,000 yearly in Nigeria
Nigeria's Health Minister Iziaq Salako says unsafe food causes 50 million illnesses and 53,000 deaths yearly, with children under five most affected.
Nigeria deploys new tools to combat malaria burden
Nigeria's Federal Government announces deployment of ITNs, vaccines, and chemoprevention to fight malaria, as prevalence drops from 42% to 15%.
Stakeholders Map Strategies for Health Act Amendment
Stakeholders reviewed progress on amending the National Health Act to increase BHCPF allocation from 1% to 2% of consolidated revenue, aiming to boost primary healthcare funding.
NCDC Urges Public to Follow Health Advisories Amid Ebola Threat
The NCDC assures no Ebola case in Nigeria, urges calm and adherence to public health advisories, as regional outbreaks prompt heightened preparedness.
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