20m Nigerians live with mental health issues, says WHO
A report by the World Health Organisation says 20 million Nigerians, representing 20 percent of…
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NHIS: Enrollees task HMOs on compliance to new payment model
Some enrollees of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) have urged the scheme’s Health Management…
2026-27 Budget: WHO Member States approve increase in membership fee
World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 percent increase in assessed contributions…
NAFDAC uncovers group using evangelism to distribute suspected fake drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), in Rivers, says it…
Mahmoud calls for increase investment in primary healthcare
The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has called on governments at…
UNICEF trains Kaduna health officials on gender-responsive care
In a bid to strengthen gender-responsive healthcare, UNICEF concluded a week-long capacity-building workshop for Officers-in-Charge…
Healthcare stakeholders hail Pate for making Time’s list
Stakeholders in the health sector on Saturday, congratulated the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social…
Ihekweazu appointed head of WHO’s health emergencies programme amid leadership overhaul
In a significant reorganisation of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) senior leadership, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu…
FG unveils free eye care initiative
The Federal Government has inaugurated a nationwide, fully subsidised eye care initiative under the Renewed…
Suspected cholera outbreak not poisonous rice behind deaths in Badagry – Official
Dr. Dorcas Oladunjoye, Medical Officer of Health, Badagry West Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, said suspected…