Power crisis: Hospitals groan as electricity costs soar, warn of higher healthcare costs
…Operators seek govt relief, tax incentives to sustain investmentsBy Chioma Obinna Rising electricity tariffs and mounting operating costs are putting hospitals under severe financial pressure, with healthcare operators warning that the burden could stall expansion, undermine quality care and ultimately force up medical bills for Nigerians. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Iwosan […]
World Parkinson’s Day: Parkinson’s Africa seeks urgent awareness, care, policy support
…Warns of rising misdiagnosis, stigma and treatment gapsBy Chioma Obinna On this year’s World Parkinson’s Day, Parkinson’s Africa has called for urgent strengthening of awareness, early diagnosis and inclusive care for persons living with Parkinson’s disease.The event brought together caregivers, health advocates and partners, who expressed concern over rising misconceptions, stigma and gaps in healthcare […]
Nestlé Nigeria taps Qing Madi to drive youth-centric campaign, deepen cultural connection
By Chioma Obinna To strengthen its appeal among younger consumers, seasoning giant MAGGI has enlisted fast-rising Nigerian music star Qing Madi as the face of its new campaign, “Me & MAGGI, So Good Together.”The initiative, unveiled by Nestlé Nigeria in Lagos, underscores the brand’s strategic pivot toward Gen Z audiences, reflecting shifting consumer lifestyles where […]
When science exists but care fails: Nigeria’s primary healthcare in crisis
Twenty eight-year-old Aisha Sani went into labour in a small community on the outskirts of Benue, only to find the nearest primary healthcare centre locked no nurse, no midwife, and no drugs.
FG, Nestlé, OPS-WASH unveil water quality handbook to boost public health
To tackle growing concerns over water safety, the Federal Government, Nestlé Nigeria and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene have launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook to equip Nigerians with practical tools to safeguard drinking water.
Free eye care for Yaba residents as FNPH, Gift Health Plus partner
The Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Yaba, FNPH, in partnership with Gift Health Plus, has launched a two-day free eye care programme for staff, patients and residents of Yaba community, as part of efforts to improve access to basic healthcare services.
NIMR: Directors’ retirement in line with FG directive – Management
By Sola Ogundipe The management of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Lagos, has clarified the recent retirement of four of its directors, stating that the action was in compliance with a Federal Government directive and in line with the public service rules. Reacting to the ongoing strike and planned picketing by the Academic […]
Routine Immunisation: Fresh push to end zero-dose children in Lagos
Efforts to improve routine immunisation and reduce the number of zero-dose children in Lagos are gaining momentum, as stakeholders raise concerns over declining donor funding and call for stronger domestic financing.
Babafemi retires as MD, General Hospital Gbagada, urges sustained reforms in lagos health sector
Concerns over sustainability of reforms in public healthcare came to the fore Monday as the Medical Director/Chief Executive Officer of General Hospital Gbagada, Dr. Joseph Olusegun Babafemi, bowed out of service at 60, urging stakeholders to consolidate gains and address persistent system challenges.
At 23, Nordica Lagos reports 5,000 IVF births, pushes local fertility care
At the Nordica Fertility Clinic, Lagos, there is a popular phrase that patients never forget hearing. “It’s a boom!” For over two decades, this phrase has come in a burst of excitement, often followed by tears, laughter, and sometimes disbelief.
FG’s drug tariff cut excites pharmacists, triggers call for sector reform
Mixed reactions on Sunday trailed the Federal Government’s reduction of import tariffs on drugs and pharmaceutical products under the 2026 Fiscal Policy Measures, FPM, with industry leaders welcoming the move but warning that without deep structural reforms, the impact on drug prices and access may be limited.
Non-invasive treatment relieves pain without risks of surgery — Slapinski
Access to specialised, non-surgical spine care in the country received a boost yesterday as the Spine & Nerve Centre expanded its operations to Lagos, unveiling a new facility in Victoria Island aimed at tackling chronic back and neck pain without surgery or drugs.
How transplant from brother cured Norwegian man of HIV
Now the Oslo patient, whose name was not revealed, is “having a great time” and has more energy than he knows what to do with
HURIWA urges Tinubu to act decisively as violence escalates
By Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIW, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take urgent and decisive steps to address the country’s worsening security challenges following renewed attacks in the North-East. In a press statement issued Friday, the group expressed concern over recent deadly incidents linked to Boko Haram and […]
World Health Day: Fund PHCs now, PHSAI tells Lagos Govt
By Chioma Obinna To mark World Health Day, the Public Health Sustainable Advocacy Initiative (PHSAI) has called on the Lagos State Government and local council authorities to prioritise sustained funding for primary healthcare centres (PHCs), warning that continued neglect could undermine public health gains. The group, under its SMART Advocacy Strategy in Action (SASA) Project, […]
ASURI declares indefinite strike, picketing at NIMR over retirement dispute
Operations at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) are set to be disrupted following the declaration of an immediate total and indefinite strike by the Institute’s branch of the Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) over what it describes as the “unlawful” retirement of senior research directors.
