The Nigerian pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a significant resurgence, driven by strategic corporate initiatives and supportive government policies. This renewed momentum has bolstered the sector, making it one of the…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has firmly reiterated that there will be no leniency in enforcing the regulations governing the export of processed and…
The Federal Government has introduced the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Policy, a strategic initiative aimed at combating the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance. This policy is set to enhance public…
The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Muyi Aina, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s sluggish progress in addressing maternal mortality, stressing the need for more…
Nigeria stands at a pivotal juncture in its healthcare journey, grappling with numerous challenges that threaten the health and well-being of its citizens. Over the years, the nation’s healthcare system…
The Ogun State Government has introduced a new health insurance scheme targeting the formal sector, which includes civil servants, public servants, and workers in the organized private sector. This initiative…
The Federal Government, in collaboration with state health ministries and key partners, has launched a $1.2 billion Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) initiative aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, the National…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has introduced a National Policy on Health Workforce Migration to address the increasing "japa" syndrome among trained Nigerian medical professionals. The policy aims to retain…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has proposed that the Nigerian government should start issuing National Identification Numbers (NINs) to children at birth as a fundamental step towards establishing an…