By Vivian Ihechu Some health experts and financial executives have emphasised the direct link between healthcare infrastructure and economic transformation. They spoke during a conversation on “Reclaiming Africa’s Destiny through Investment and Innovation in Health Care” at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2005), with the theme” Building the Future on DecadesContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Political and Industry leaders have underscored African Export-Import Bank’s (Afreximbank) pivotal role in supporting African countries in the areas of health security. They spoke at the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM2025) on Wednesday in Abuja. According to them, the institution has played critical role especially during theContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government and the Society for Family Health are expanding family planning access for residents through online pharmacies to achieve a more inclusive, efficient and equitable health system. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Health, said this atContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Acting Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ms. Vartika Rawat, urged communities to embrace yoga for physical vitality, mental clarity, and environmental harmony. Speaking at the 11th International Yoga Day in Abuja, themed “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” Rawat highlighted yoga’s holistic power to heal. The termContinue Reading
Surgeries By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons (ICS), in collaboration with its Nigeria Section, on Monday commenced a two-day free surgical outreach for indigent and vulnerable Nigerians in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach is part of activities marking the 58th Annual GeneralContinue Reading
Tobacco By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urgent action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising tobacco industry interference threatens global efforts to reduce tobacco use. In a statement released on Monday, WHO highlighted its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report,Continue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF), in collaboration with the Kwara Government, has targeted over 100,000 pregnant women for the Integrated Health Intervention campaign in the state. Mrs Chinwe Ezeife, the Nutrition Specialist, UNICEF Kaduna Field Office, stated this on Monday in Ilorin at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Stanley Nwanosike Medical experts have highlighted the use of Maggot Therapy, medically known as larval debridement therapy, to promote healing of chronic wounds. They said that the therapy, which is the introduction of sterile maggots (laboratory certified fly larvae) into chronic wounds such as diabetic foot ulcers and pressure sores,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has raised concerns that many cases of hypertension in Nigeria remain undiagnosed, significantly contributing to the country’s growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Dr Salma Anas, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Health, made this known on Monday in Abuja at the opening ofContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Reactions have continued to trail the approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injectable medication for HIV prevention, with experts warning that its high cost could shut out millions of vulnerable people worldwide. The concerns were raised by experts in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
