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NARD backs OAUTHC doctors’ indefinite strike, warns against victimisation

NARD backs OAUTHC doctors’ indefinite strike, warns against victimisation

By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) on Tuesday threw its weight behind the ongoing indefinite strike by the Association of Resident Doctors at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, warning hospital authorities against any attempt to intimidate or punish affected doctors. The solidarity declaration follows an emergency meeting by the OAUTHC […]
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Cancer care crisis: SHINVA, HAN push fresh healthcare investments

Cancer care crisis: SHINVA, HAN push fresh healthcare investments

… Seek urgent partnerships to tackle oncology, infrastructure deficitsBy Chioma Obinna Stakeholders at WHX Lagos 2026 have raised concerns over Nigeria’s widening cancer care gap and poor healthcare infrastructure, warning that urgent investments and stronger partnerships are needed to address the crisis. Global healthcare technology company SHINVA Medical Solutions and Hospital Assist Nigeria (HAN) used […]

Why Nigerian women are still dying in childbirth — Experts

Why Nigerian women are still dying in childbirth — Experts

Healthcare experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, warning that thousands of women continue to die during childbirth because they either receive poor care, arrive too late at hospitals, or are trapped by harmful cultural beliefs.

June 12: LUTH CMD rates Tinubu’s health sector reforms 80%, hails massive investments

June 12: LUTH CMD rates Tinubu’s health sector reforms 80%, hails massive investments

As Nigerians mark the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, the Chief Medical Director of Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH, Professor Wasiu Adeyemo, has rated the Tinubu administration 80 percent in healthcare delivery, citing massive investments in cancer care, hospital infrastructure, health financing and workforce retention across federal tertiary institutions. Adeyemo said the Federal Government’s renewed focus […]

Nigerian physiotherapist Prof Useh bags top Africa Award

Nigerian physiotherapist Prof Useh bags top Africa Award

By Chioma Obinna A Nigerian physiotherapist and renowned academic based in South Africa, Professor Ushotanefe Useh, has won the prestigious 2026 World Physiotherapy Africa Region Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to physiotherapy education, research, public health and professional development across the continent.The award was presented during the World Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference held […]

Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector

Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector

The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector.

Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls

Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls

By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos. The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators […]

World Blood Donor Day: WHO raises alarm over blood shortage in Africa

World Blood Donor Day: WHO raises alarm over blood shortage in Africa

By Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Blood Donor Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) on Wednesday raised concerns over persistent shortages in blood supply across the African Region, warning that millions of patients remain at risk due to inadequate access to safe blood and blood products. In a message to commemorate the 2026 World […]

Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector

Democracy Day: NMA Lagos slams FG over collapsing health sector

By Chioma Obinna The country’s healthcare system came under fresh attack on Thursday as the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), accused the Federal Government of failing Nigerians through poor healthcare funding, worsening brain drain, weak disease control systems and misplaced priorities in the sector. In a Democracy Day press statement made […]

Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls

Moniepoint, S.A.N.G tackle period poverty, empower 500 Lagos schoolgirls

By Chioma Obinna To combat period poverty and advancing financial inclusion among young girls, Moniepoint Inc. has partnered with Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls (S.A.N.G) to provide menstrual hygiene support and financial literacy education to 500 students in Lagos.The initiative, to commemorate World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026, brought together volunteers from Moniepoint and facilitators from […]