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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Anambra begins emergency medical Service, ambulance system

The Anambra State Government on Friday commenced Emergency Medical Service, Ambulance System to reduce morbidity and mortality rates as well create job opportunities in the state.

Paediatrician counsels parents, caregivers on Down syndrome

A child health expert, Dr Cecilia Ojukwu, has urged parents and caregivers to show adequate care and love to children living with Down syndrome.

CrimsonBow treats 200 sickle cell patients in Lagos, wants free meditations

CrimsonBow treats 200 sickle cell patients in Lagos, urging government across levels to ensure free meditations for patients at all public health facilities.

NCF partners TotalEnergies to Clean-up, plant trees in Surulere

World Clean-up Day: How NCF partners TotalEnergies to Clean-up, Plant trees in Surulere Lagos State

Hypertension: NHF, Experts advocate strengthening PHCs to curb fatalities

The Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF) and medical experts have advocated strengthening of Primary Health Care (PHC) centres nationwide to tackle the increasing rate of hypertension-related risks and fatalities in the country.

Association calls for employment of more Optometrists in hospitals

The Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA), Abia Chapter has called on government to employ more Optometrists in its hospitals to ensure Nigerians received adequate eye care.
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