The Federal Government has activated health declaration forms for inbound travelers, particularly from regions impacted by the recent outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD). This announcement was made by the…
Lapaire, an African eyewear startup, has successfully secured funding to expand its operations into Senegal and Tanzania, following a previous $3 million raise aimed at driving growth across the continent.
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The European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, has announced an additional €20 million in funding to combat the Mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
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The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has formally endorsed the medical device solutions provided by Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Limited. The endorsement was presented during the inaugural NMA Healthcare and Medical…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million grant to bolster Nigeria’s efforts in recovering from the economic and social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be deployed…
Founded in 2019 by Mohamed Ali and Mohamed Tantawy, WellPal—a former Flat6Labs portfolio company originally based in Egypt—has announced its relocation to Saudi Arabia. Specializing in the fitness and wellness…
The federal government has unveiled a comprehensive plan aimed at transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector through the National Health Sector Renewal Initiative (NHSRII) and the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint 2024-2027. These…
The House of Representatives has initiated steps to provide free internet services in select public spaces, including hospitals, to benefit Nigerians. This move follows the first reading of a bill…
The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) has raised alarms over Nigeria's low health insurance coverage, with less than five percent of the country’s over 200 million population enrolled. According to…