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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Why Nigeria registered 79 deaths, 1,336 suspected cases of cholera

The Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC) has registered 79 deaths and a total of 1,336 suspected cases of cholera in the country so far in 2023.

Soludo urges acceptance of Measles-Rubella vaccine in Anambra

Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has launched grassroots advocacy in preparation for the introduction of Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine to prevent...

Covid-19: where we are now

An increase in Covid cases over the summer, driven by new Omicron variants, has led scientists to warn that the world is vulnerable to a new wave of infections.

Cholera: Gov’s wife donates medical commodities

The Wife of the Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has donated medical commodities to the General Hospital in Iboko, Izzi Local Government Area (LGA)...

No shame in menstruation, it’s a sign of health, womanhood – Expert

A public health physician, Dr Nkiru Ezeama, says that menstruation is a natural sign of health and womanhood, not a disgrace or something to...

Anambra to begin statewide measles-rubella vaccination campaign February 4

The Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA) says the state will commence an integrated Measles-Rubella vaccination campaign from February 4 to 14, 2026. Executive...
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