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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Bedridden Anambra coach begs Soludo, after spinal cord injury

By Emmanuel Ndukuba Awka, June 15, 2024 - Benson Udeh, grassroots Football and Gymnastics coach based in Awka, Anambra state has called on Gov. Chukwuma...

Dementia: WHO Launches Blueprint To Tackle Generational Health Challenge

The World Health Organisation (WHO), on Tuesday launched the first-ever research blueprint for tackling dementia.

Nigeria records 23,550 cases of cholera in 2022

Nigeria recorded 23,550 suspected cases of cholera in 2022 with Borno taking the lead with 12,459 cases.

Elevator claims medical doctor’s life in Lagos hospital

Dr Vwaere Diaso, a young female medical doctor, lost her life in an elevator accident at the General Hospital in Odan, Lagos State.

Nigeria vows to eliminate female genital mutilation amidst statistics

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for collective action to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing it as a fundamental...

Residents recall ordeal of access to healthcare in Anambra

Some residents of Ayamelum, Anambra State, recounted years of hardship and loss from lack of healthcare, calling it 'a daily struggle', before the recent...
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