By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government says it is strengthening Nigeria’s health security system with a national genomic surveillance strategy, expanded laboratory networks, and trained health workers to better respond to public health threats. Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, stated this on hisContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Community pharmacists in Lagos State, under the aegis of the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN), have partnered with the Nigerian Police Force to enhance public health and safety. In a statement signed by Mr Tolu Ajayi, ACPN Lagos Chairman, the collaboration highlighted pharmacists’ dual roleContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Federal Government will conduct the second round of the integrated vaccination campaign across 11 high-risk states from Sept. 11 to 14, 2025. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State disclosed this while briefing journalists at the end of the 151st National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held atContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has raised concerns over Nigeria’s “triple burden” of malnutrition, comprising undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, also known as “hidden hunger.” The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms. Daju Kachollom, made this known on Thursday in Abuja at the NigeriaContinue Reading
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
