In June 2024, Nigeria experienced a significant cholera outbreak, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reporting 1,539 suspected cases and 54 deaths across 17 states.
The outbreak…
To ensure that every child in Nigeria has a legal identity, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on the government to implement electronic birth registration. This initiative aims…
The Federal government is being urged to introduce comprehensive legislation for a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) tax. Bernard Enyia, Vice President of the Diabetes Association of Nigeria, emphasized the severe health…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has reaffirmed the National Assembly's commitment to ensuring that every Nigerian has access to quality healthcare. Akpabio made this statement during a public…
Loveworld Medical Centre (LMC) is poised to transform the healthcare landscape with its newly established state-of-the-art nuclear medicine facilities. This bold move, announced at the International Loveworld Medical Symposium on…
The World Bank has reported that up to 34% of Nigeria's public expenditure on health and education is lost due to absenteeism. This finding was revealed in the latest Human…
Cholera has claimed the lives of 53 people in Nigeria in the latest outbreak, which began in June. With 1,598 suspected cases reported, this is the second significant outbreak in…
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has emphasized the urgent need for innovative solutions and bold policies to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), urging the international community to commit to…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced significant changes to healthcare costs in Nigeria, with a 60% increase in capitation and a 40% rise in Fee-For-Service (FFS) fees.
This decision…