FG mobilises Northern monarchs to reach 2.1m unvaccinated children
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s zero-dose child crisis by engaging traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria to help reach millions of children who have not received life-saving vaccines and other essential primary healthcare services. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made the […]
Middle East conflict, funding cuts push 30.4 million into humanitarian crisis — WHO
… 27 attacks on health care recorded in one month … Appeals for $6.42m to sustain lifesaving health services in Sudan, Somalia, Djibouti By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised fresh alarm over a worsening humanitarian and public health crisis across the Eastern Mediterranean Region, warning that renewed conflict, disease outbreaks, food […]
NAFDAC blacklists Onifam laboratories over regulatory breaches
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has blacklisted Onifam Laboratories Limited, its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, members of its board of directors and other affiliated individuals and entities over alleged regulatory violations. The agency said the sanction, which takes immediate effect, bars the company and the affected […]
FG moves to integrate Digital ID into healthcare, targets UHC by 2030
By Chioma Obinna The Federal Government is integrating trusted digital identity into Nigeria’s health sector reforms to fast-track Universal Health Coverage (UHC), improve patient care and expand health insurance coverage for millions of Nigerians. The initiative is expected to improve healthcare delivery by linking digital identity with patient records, health insurance enrolment, disease surveillance and […]
How habits, water you drink, hidden toxins, self-medication fuel kidney crisis
…Most patients arrive when kidneys have failed — NMADU…OYEWALE: Painkillers, herbal mixtures silently destroy organs…Water contains harmful heavy metals — YEMITAN…ODUBANJO: Education, early screening remain best defense By Chioma Obinna Three mornings every week, Uche Oke left home before dawn, clutching a small bag that had become as familiar to him as his own shadow. […]
Healthcare providers demand withdrawal of NHFRA Bill, warn of higher cost of care
By Chioma Obinna Private healthcare providers in Nigeria have called on the National Assembly to immediately withdraw the proposed National Health Facility Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) Bill, warning that creating another federal healthcare regulator would drive up the cost of medical care, worsen bureaucracy and further strain an already fragile health system. The Healthcare Providers’ Association […]
