Health

NSSF targets informal sector for health insurance uptake in 2026…

The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) says it will prioritise expanding health insurance enrolment among Nigeria’s informal sector workers in its 2026 strategy. The Managing Director/CEO of NSSF, Dr Fejiro...

Equatorial Guinea launches its national malaria elimination strategy – Vision 2030

Equatorial Guinea has launched its National Malaria Elimination Strategy – Vision 2030, marking a decisive step in the...

NSSF urges stronger healthcare protection for women

The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has called for stronger efforts to protect women’s health through equitable access...

1,000 residents in Rivers benefit from NSSF, TotalEnergies health outreach

1,000 Rivers residents benefit from NSSF, TotalEnergies visual health outreach The Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), in partnership with...

VCDF, SEEPCO distributes 127,000 free eye glasses to Delta community

No fewer than 127,000 pairs of glasses have been distributed under the Sustainable Primary Eye Care Services (SPECS)...
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About 44% of women, girls in Nigeria experience menstrual poverty – Expert

Dr Nkiru Ezeama, a Public Health Physician has said that about 44 per cent of women and girls in Nigeria are experiencing menstrual poverty as they could not afford N500 sanitary pads.

How Urologists celebrated Prof. Ajibola Jeje on retirement

The Urology unit, Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Lagos and Lagos Teaching Hospital has celebrated Prof Ajibola Jeje upon his retirement...

Resident doctors in Abuja suspend indefinite strike

The Association of Resident Doctors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended the indefinite strike. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr George Ebong, made this...

FG approves N4.5b for HIV/AIDS treatment after US policy shift

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) of the Nigerian government on Tuesday approved N4.5 billion for the procurement of HIV treatment packs to support Nigerians...

30 fistula patients get free repair in Ebonyi

Abakaliki, Nigeria - About 30 women on Wednesday benefited from free a Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) surgery in Ebonyi state. The surgery was organised by...

Protect children from Polio virus – LG Chairman begs residents

Mr Shedrack Azubuike, Local Government Chairman of Orumba South, Anambra State, has appealed to residents to present their children for Immunisation against Polio virus. Azubuike...
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