August 8, 2025
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Global Spotlight on Nigerian Health Leadership as Local Experts Earn International Recognition

Nigeria’s growing influence in global health leadership has received a major boost, as several prominent figures in the country’s medical and public health sectors gain international recognition for their contributions to healthcare innovation, policy, and service delivery. This wave of acknowledgment comes amid Nigeria’s expanding footprint in global health conversations, particularly through the work of

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General Health

Fertility Expert Raises Alarm as Three in Ten Nigerian Couples Struggle with Infertility

A fertility specialist at BridgeClinic, Lagos, Dr. Ayo Olayinka, has revealed that approximately three out of every ten couples in Nigeria are currently grappling with one form of infertility or another, describing the trend as deeply concerning and calling for urgent awareness and intervention across the country. Speaking at the April edition of the BridgeClinic

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General Health

Experts Warn Against Routine Consumption of Diet Soda, Link It to Kidney Damage and Other Health Risks

Health and nutrition professionals have raised fresh concerns over the frequent consumption of diet sodas, warning that while these beverages are popularly marketed as sugar-free alternatives, their long-term health implications may be more dangerous than widely perceived. According to experts who spoke exclusively with KIIN360, regular intake of artificially sweetened soft drinks could significantly increase

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General Health

Codix Bio to Manufacture SD Biosensor Rapid Test Kits in Nigeria

In a move set to boost local manufacturing and healthcare delivery, Nigerian biotechnology company Codix Bio Ltd has entered into a landmark agreement with global diagnostics giant SD Biosensor to produce Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits based on the latter’s proprietary technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Codix Bio will obtain full legal manufacturing

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General Health

Nigeria Commissions First Large-Scale Rapid Diagnostic Test Factory in Ogun, Marks Major Leap in Healthcare Innovation

In a landmark move toward self-reliance and healthcare innovation, Nigeria has officially commissioned its first large-scale rapid diagnostic test (RDT) production facility, CODIX BIO Limited, in Ogun State. Situated along the Sagamu Expressway, the state-of-the-art factory is set to revolutionize the country’s diagnostics landscape and significantly boost local capacity in disease detection and prevention. CODIX

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General Health

Kwara State Records Lowest Child Mortality Rate Nationwide, Government Attributes Success to Healthcare Reforms

Kwara State has emerged as the state with the lowest child mortality rate in Nigeria, according to health indicators released by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency. This significant milestone was announced by the Executive Secretary of the Agency, Professor Nusirat Elelu, during the First Quarterly Meeting of the Kwara State Task Force on

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Health

Minister Raises Alarm as Foodborne Illnesses Claim 200,000 Lives Yearly in Nigeria

The Federal Government has expressed deep concern over the alarming toll of foodborne diseases in Nigeria, revealing that no fewer than 200,000 lives are lost annually due to unsafe food consumption. This disturbing statistic was disclosed by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, who described the situation as both a public health

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General Health

Health Experts Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Blood Pressure Supplements Sold Online

Nigerian medical experts have issued a stern warning to individuals living with high blood pressure, urging them to avoid purchasing and using supplements marketed online as remedies for hypertension. The doctors expressed grave concern over the proliferation of such products, describing them as potentially lethal, with many containing harmful substances that have not been approved

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Education Health

Lagos Health District IV Marks World Asthma Day with Awareness Drive on Prevention and Management

Lagos State Health District IV joined the global community to mark World Asthma Day with a focused campaign aimed at raising awareness on asthma prevention, management, and access to care, particularly at the grassroots level. The event, held under the theme “Asthma Education Empowers”, brought together healthcare professionals, public health advocates, students, and community members

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Health World

Nigeria’s Health Reform Gets Global Recognition as Dr. Ladidi Bako-Aiyegbusi Named in TIME 100

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s health sector, Dr. Ladidi K. Bako-Aiyegbusi, the Director of Nutrition at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has been included in TIME magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Most Influential People in Global Health. This global recognition highlights her invaluable contribution to the country’s ongoing health reform,

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