NAN institutionalises quarterly fitness walks to boost staff wellness, productivity
By Henry Obetta The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Directorate, in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd., on Saturday organised its maiden fitness walk for staff as part of efforts to promote healthy living, physical fitness and improved workplace productivity. The programme, which brought together members of staff and other participants, featured a walk […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
‘Why Nigerian women are still dying during childbirth’
Healthcare experts have raised concerns over Nigeria’s worsening maternal and child mortality crisis, warning that women continue to die
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
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
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 […]
Church boosts FMC Ebute-Metta Cancer Centre with lifesaving equipment
By Chioma Obinna Cancer care delivery at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute-Metta, Lagos, received a major boost on Monday as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided critical medical equipment to strengthen cancer diagnosis, treatment and patient care at the hospital’s newly established Cancer Centre.The donation includes LEEP machines, ultrasound machines, thermal […]
New tech detects bacteria on smartphone screen in just 5 mins
Scientists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have developed a smartphone-based technology capable of detecting bacterial contamination on surfaces within minutes.
Africa CDC, WHO launch $518m Ebola response plan for Africa
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a joint continental preparedness and response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain.
May & Baker profit up 154.2% to N6.5 bn amid economic headwind
…As shareholders get N867m dividend By Chioma Obinna Despite the harsh operating environment, rising energy costs and persistent pressure on manufacturers in the country, May & Baker Nigeria Plc, posted a gross profit of N13.147 billion in the financial year ended December 31, 2025, representing an increase by 54.4% from N8.513 trillion recorded in the […]
Reckitt, WBFA scale up hygiene campaign, target 800,000 Nigerians
By Chioma Obinna One of Nigeria’s leading hygiene company, Reckitt and the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WBFA, have launched Phase 3 of the Dettol Hygiene Quest initiative, with plans to reach more than 800,000 Nigerians through expanded hygiene education and behavioural change campaigns in 2026. The new phase of the programme, unveiled in Lagos, will target […]
