The Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) has opened online voting for its 2026 edition, recognizing excellence and innovation across Nigeria's healthcare industry. Voting closes June 19, 2026.
The Chief Medical Director of University of Abuja Teaching Hospital praised the medical team after successfully treating a 26-year-old cervical cancer survivor, Mercy Moses.
Fortics Life Group and The Sunshine Series partner to integrate mental health support into maternal care, addressing emotional challenges in pregnancy and reproductive health.
Health coach Priscilla Canice-Obi discusses alarming adenoid cases in children, recommending natural immune boosters, diet changes, and balanced hygiene to reduce surgeries.
Approximately 2,000 women develop obstetric fistula yearly in Nigeria. Taraba records high cases due to insecurity. Over 1,000 surgeries performed, with a goal to eliminate fistula by 2030.
Twelve couples receive up to 70% financial aid for IVF through a partnership between Wilson O.A.R. Initiative and Fertpromax Fertility Clinic, aimed at low-income earners.
APIN Public Health Initiatives marks 25 years of transforming Nigeria's healthcare, from HIV/AIDS response to broader public health strengthening and local capacity building.
SKG Pharma launches Novadex Night, a new pain relief and sleep aid, at its annual Trade Partners Conference in Lagos, emphasizing the importance of quality sleep for health.
The Federal Government has begun distributing $6 million worth of emergency obstetric and newborn care equipment to 252 health facilities across 30 states to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
Imo State's Heartland Central Drug Store tackles fake drugs, standardizes pricing, and boosts healthcare efficiency, positioning the state as a medical tourism hub under Governor Uzodinma's leadership.
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DR Congo confirms a new Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province linked to the Bundibugyo virus, with 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths. WHO declares a public health emergency.
DIWA, with AusRelief and Niger State ministries, provided free medical screening and treatment to 150 teachers in Minna, promoting preventive healthcare and educator wellbeing.
NCDC assures Nigerians no need to panic over Ebola, citing improved health systems and past success in containing the virus in 2014.
The World Health Organization has approved an additional $3.4 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, bringing total funding to $3.9 million.
Experts warn over 80 million Nigerians have hypertension, urging lifestyle changes like diet and exercise to combat the silent killer and reduce stroke and heart attack risks.
Medical experts call for yearly check-ups to prevent diseases, highlighting emotional stress and economic challenges as key health factors during a free outreach in Lagos.
Yobe State Specialist Hospital successfully performed a segmental mandibulectomy, a complex lower jaw surgery, for the first time in the region, marking a healthcare milestone.
Rivers State government calls on residents to take ownership of PHCs to improve maternal and child health, as stakeholders meet in Port Harcourt.
US-based innovator John Olatunbosun launches MedReach, a Nigerian-led telehealth platform integrating consultations, labs, pharmacy, home care, and diaspora support to bridge healthcare gaps.
A new foundation launched in Lagos aims to combat respiratory diseases and expand drug access, honoring Ojumitunrayo Onaara Olufade. Experts highlight urgent need for awareness.
A Brazilian man declared dead shocked funeral home staff by waking up as they prepared his body for a wake, sparking investigations.
A Nigerian lady with chronic kidney disease shared a tearful video showing her physical transformation, sparking emotional reactions online.
Jenn Ashcraft, who survived both 1993 and 2001 World Trade Center attacks, battles an autoimmune disorder she describes as her body burning from the inside out.
The WHO has unveiled a Global Health Emergency Corps strategy to ensure 10% of health workers in every country are trained for emergencies by 2030, aiming to strengthen global preparedness and response.
At least 100 deaths from Ebola in DRC, with 390 suspected cases. Six Americans exposed, one symptomatic. WHO declares international emergency. Nigeria urged to boost surveillance.
UNICEF reveals one Nigerian woman dies every seven minutes from childbirth complications, with 75,000 annual maternal deaths, urging urgent healthcare improvements.
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Health experts warn that cooking with rotten tomatoes can cause severe food poisoning, liver damage, and toxic exposure due to aflatoxins that survive high heat.
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PenCom introduces PenCare, a free healthcare scheme for retirees earning less than ₦70,000 monthly, targeting 30,000 pensioners aged 60 and above.
Residents of 11 communities in Kwara's Edu LGA decry neglect of Dzara healthcare centre, lacking equipment and forcing patients to travel far for treatment.
WHO declares Public Health Emergency of International Concern over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda; NCDC intensifies surveillance in Nigeria with no confirmed cases.