As the world commemorates World Health Day 2025, the United Nations has issued a stark warning about the potential reversal of progress in reducing maternal and newborn deaths due to cuts in humanitarian aid. The theme for this year, Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures, underscores the urgent need to prioritize maternal and newborn health amidst growing global
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has issued a new directive aimed at enhancing the efficiency of healthcare delivery in Nigeria by ensuring prompt authorisation of treatment. The directive mandates that Health Management Organisations (HMOs) must approve treatment requests and issue authorisation codes within one hour of a provider’s request. This new regulation, which came
In a heart-stopping incident that occurred yesterday evening, a vehicle plunged from the notorious Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, with emergency responders successfully rescuing the driver in a delicate operation, KIIN360 reports.Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment when the vehicle, identified as a Toyota Corolla, veered off the bridge and crashed several meters below. The
In a devastating incident that occurred earlier today at the notorious Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, multiple vehicles were involved in a serious collision resulting in casualties and significant traffic disruption, KIIN360 reports. Eyewitnesses at the scene described a chaotic situation as emergency responders worked tirelessly to rescue victims trapped in the wreckage. The
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a surge in the number of deaths due to cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), with the toll rising to 156, up from 74. This grim update, which reflects data from week 40 of 2024 to week 12 of 2025, also revealed that there have been 1,858
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against substandard and falsified medicines by appointing Cotecna Inspection Services as a Clean Report of Inspection and Analysis (CRIA) agent in India. This move is part of NAFDAC’s broader strategy to enhance its pre-shipment regulatory
The Lagos State Government has launched an investigation into the tragic death of Kemi Akinbobola, a pregnant woman who reportedly died after being denied medical care at a private hospital due to her inability to pay a ₦500,000 deposit. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and reignited debates about the state of healthcare in Nigeria.
Nigeria is set to introduce the measles-rubella vaccine into its national immunization program in 2025, marking a significant step towards preventing congenital defects and improving public health. This initiative comes after sustained advocacy efforts by organizations like the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS), which have been working closely with government agencies and
At least 15 people were injured in a gas explosion on Sunday evening in Ijora Badia, a suburban area in Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was caused by a leaking 25-kilogram gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was located in a bungalow complex that housed 15 self-contained rooms and seven
Medical experts across Nigeria have come forward to dispel misconceptions about patient referrals, emphasizing that doctors do not “reject” patients but rather make critical decisions to transfer cases requiring specialized care to better-equipped facilities.Professor Adewale Olusegun, Chairman of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, told KIIN360 in an exclusive interview that patient referrals are
