Nigeria commits to Polio eradication at UN General Assembly

By Abujah Racheal Nigeria has renewed its commitment to ending Polio and strengthening routine immunisation as global leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), gave the assurance on TuesdayContinue Reading

African leaders seek sustainable health financing at UNGA

By Abujah Racheal African Heads of State and Government have applauded the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) for its institutional reforms and progress in driving the continent’s health sovereignty agenda. They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms. The resolution was reached on TuesdayContinue Reading

2025 Alzheimer’s Day: Silver-Cross hospital conducts free medical screening

By Aderogba George Silver-Cross Hospitals and Foundation, Abuja has conducted another round of free medical screening at the Arts and Culture Complex, Area 10, Abuja, to commemorate the 2025 World Alzheimer’s Day. The exercise, which featured the donation of special drugs to 200 elderly residents of the area, was carriedContinue Reading

EU, WHO counter Trump’s warnings on autism, pregnancy

The European Union and British health agencies confirmed the safety of paracetamol during pregnancy, disputing a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump linking the popular pain medication to autism. The World Health Organisation said on Tuesday that evidence of a link remained inconsistent and urged caution in drawing conclusions. TrumpContinue Reading

Autistic youth leads fashion, music, literacy campaign in Abuja

An autistic youth, Tobechi Achionye, is spearheading the Law Models Academy campaign in Abuja, championing fashion, music, and literacy to inspire creativity and inclusion. Mr Larry Walker, Chief Executive Officer of Law Models Academy, said this on Monday in Abuja during the campaign. Walker said that Tobechi popularly know asContinue Reading

Firm deploys clean energy, oxygen systems in Lagos hospitals

By Olasunkanmi Onifade Nigerian technology firm, Newdigit, has begun installing a clean energy system that provides reliable electricity, medical oxygen and clean water to hospitals in Lagos State. The initiative, supported by the Powering Healthcare Innovation Fund, is designed to reduce hospitals’ reliance on unstable grid supply and diesel generators.Continue Reading

Stakeholders urge more funding, commitment to childhood cancer

By Justina Auta Stakeholders have renewed calls for increased funding and commitment toward childhood cancer research, treatment, and care to ensure that every Nigerian child can access life-saving therapies and quality health services. They made the call during the ninth annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Walk, organised by the Okapi ChildrenContinue Reading

BRICON foundation seeks empowerment of cancer survivors

By Kemi Akintokun BRICON Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has stressed the need to empower and integrate cancer survivors into society to restore their sense of belonging and living. Co-founder, Mrs Abigail Simon-Hart, made the call on Saturday at the 2025 Cancer Survivor Conference, organised by the foundation and themed ‘TogetherContinue Reading

Firm reiterates plan to improve Nigeria’s diagnostic capacity

By Oluwafunke Ishola U.S. medical supplier, Cassona Global Imaging Ltd., has reiterated its plan to improve lives and health systems in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa by making advanced medical imaging technology more accessible. ‎Cassona’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr John Chigbu, at the company’s third anniversary in Lagos, noted that improvingContinue Reading