Heartbeat by sound: Scientists develop non-invasive pacemaker
By Sola Ogundipe What if a person who needs a pacemaker no longer had to undergo surgery to have one implanted? Imagine having no wires threaded into the heart, no pulse generator implanted under the skin and, potentially, no repeat procedures to deal with implanted hardware? Instead, there is a small patch sitting on the […]
No health insurance, no govt services — Lagos tell Lagosians
Lagos unveiled sweeping healthcare reforms that could make health insurance compulsory for residents seeking government services
Hantavirus: confirmed cases by nationality
Roundup of countries that have confirmed or probable cases of nationals infected by hantavirus after outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius
Hantavirus: No worries of potential infection for average persons — WHO
The average person has no reason to worry about potential hantavirus infection, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared.
Only 6% of Lagosians insured as State unveils health reform roadmap
By Chidinma Oparaochekwe The Lagos State Government has raised concern over the extremely low level of health insurance coverage in the state, warning that millions of residents remain financially vulnerable to medical emergencies and basic healthcare costs. To tackle the challenge, the state has unveiled a 10-year Primary Healthcare (PHC) Financing Plan, 2026-2036, aimed at expanding […]
Invest in midwives for mother, child survival NANNM charges FG
By Sola Ogundipe To commemorate the 2026 International Day of the Midwife with the theme “One Million More Midwives”, key health stakeholders have demanded for increased investment in the training, retention and welfare of midwives, warning that the country cannot reduce maternal and newborn deaths without rapidly expanding its skilled birth workforce. Making the call […]
