August 2, 2025

Health

Health

Health Insurance CEOs Re-elect Onyemaechi, Strategize for Universal Health Coverage

The Forum of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of State Social Health Insurance Agencies (SSHIA) in Nigeria has re-elected Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi as its chairman, reaffirming confidence in his leadership as efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) continue nationwide. Dr. Onyemaechi, who is also the Managing Director of the Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA),

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Health Pilgrims

Saudi Health Ministry Gears Up to Support Hajj 2025 Pilgrims with 24/7 Multilingual Medical Hotline

In a proactive move to ensure the health and safety of millions of Muslim faithful expected to perform the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced that its emergency health assistance service, known as the 937 hotline, will provide round-the-clock medical support in seven major international languages. This is in line with

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Health Politics

Anambra Governor’s Wife Launches Sanitary Pad Banks in 300 Schools to Mark World Menstrual Hygiene Day

The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr. Nonye Soludo, has flagged off an impactful menstrual health initiative by setting up sanitary pad banks in no fewer than 300 secondary schools across the state. This move, which is part of her broader Healthy Living Initiative, was announced on Wednesday in Awka in commemoration of the

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Health

Kogi Records 200,000 Enrollees in State Health Insurance Scheme Under Ododo’s Pro-People Agenda

In a significant milestone for healthcare access in Kogi State, no fewer than 200,000 residents have so far been enrolled in the state’s health insurance scheme, according to a statement released on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo. Describing the achievement as a landmark in the administration’s quest to deliver quality

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Health

Patients Left To Die: Abuja’s Public Healthcare System In Crisis

ABUJA — An investigative report has laid bare the alarming state of public healthcare in Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, where inadequate medical infrastructure, personnel shortages, and alleged negligence are contributing to preventable deaths and patient suffering across government-run hospitals. The report, published by Punch Newspapers, highlights systemic failures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) healthcare

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Health Politics

Bauchi State Approves New Salary and Welfare Package to Attract Healthcare Workers

Bauchi State Government has approved a revised salary and welfare package designed to attract and retain medical doctors and other health professionals within the state’s healthcare system. The decision comes amid growing concerns over staff shortages and the need to improve healthcare delivery across the region. The approval was made during a recent State Executive

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Health

WAHO Expands Lassa Fever Coalition, Partners with Regional Health Organisations to Boost Vaccine Access in West Africa

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has taken a significant step in the fight against Lassa fever by expanding its coalition to include three key regional health institutions — Corona Management Systems, Nigeria Health Watch, and Bloom Public Health. The expansion is aimed at accelerating the development, distribution, and access to vaccines against the viral

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Politics

NAFDAC Nabs Suspect Behind Production of Fake Alcoholic Drinks Worth Over N114m in Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has apprehended a suspect, identified as Madu Abuchi Simon, for allegedly producing counterfeit versions of popular alcoholic beverages in Lagos State. The arrest, which marks another milestone in the agency’s intensified crackdown on food and drug counterfeiting, also led to the seizure of fake

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Education Health

Resident Doctors Kick Against NUC’s Move to Confer ‘Doctor’ Title on Non-Medical Graduates

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to elevate the academic titles of certain healthcare professionals by converting their undergraduate degrees to “Doctor” status. This move, which affects disciplines such as Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and Optometry, has triggered a wave of criticism

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Health

Nigerians Urged to Heed Medical Guidance on Salt Intake Amid Misinformation

Amid rising concerns over the health implications of excessive salt consumption, medical experts in Nigeria have reiterated the importance of adhering strictly to scientifically proven dietary recommendations. This advisory follows recent misinformation propagated in a viral video by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President of Loveworld Incorporated (Christ Embassy), where he suggested that Africans were being misled

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