By Oladipo Joshua The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says hiring Health Maintenance Organisation (HMOs) and other healthcare providers will be sanctioned if found wanting against the universal acceptable standards. The authority also said it has rolled out several healthcare policies and strategies to make stakeholders enjoy its healthcare servicesContinue Reading
Drugs By Abdullahi Mohammed Roche, an International pharmaceutical company in collaboration with the National Healthcare Insurance Authority (NHIA) have unveiled subsidised cancer medication drugs at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH). Mr Babarinde Olayode, Policy Lead at Roche International, made the announcement at the official launch of a cutContinue Reading
Malaria By Fabian Ekeruche The Pest Control Association of Nigeria (PECAN) has expressed its renewed commitment to a malaria-free country just as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the World Mosquito Day 2025. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Public Relations officer, PECAN, Dr DennisContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Dr Olajide Sobande, the Executive Director, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) Foundation, on Monday highlighted the need to proffer homegrown solutions to some of the nation’s health challenges through research. Sobande said this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Aderogba George The FCT chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has urged residents to maintain a clean environment and adopt healthy lifestyles to help prevent the spread of diseases. Dr Emeka Ayogu, Chairman of NMA-FCT, gave the advice on Tuesday during a medical outreach in Sauka community, AirportContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Lola Adeyemi, a public health expert, has called on stakeholders to promote research in clinical trials for cancer control to enhance understanding of Nigeria’s unique cancer patterns. Adeyemi, who is also the Special Adviser to the Minister of State for Health on Research and Innovation, madeContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Mr Akinjide Adeosun, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ST.RACHEAL’S™ Pharmaceutical Nigeria Ltd., has urged the Federal Government to review reforms to tackle hunger, high transport fares and rents. Adeosun, a licensed Pharmacist and Founder of the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation (AAF), made the appealContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA-FCT) has appealed to the Federal Government to honour the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached with medical doctors in July. Dr Emeka Ayogu, Chairman of NMA-FCT, made the appeal at a news conference on Monday, held asContinue Reading
DNA By Lilian U. Okoro The country’s leading DNA testing centre, Smart DNA Nigeria, on Sunday released its 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, revealing that deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing surged to 13.1 per cent in 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that DNA is the genetic information inside theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government and stakeholders have validated and adopted the first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) to tackle challenges affecting women and girls. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, at the validation meeting on Friday in Abuja, described theContinue Reading
