By Deborah Bodunde | The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) says women and girls account for more than 60 percent of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. In a statement on Sunday, AHF said it stands in solidarity with women and…
Nigeria and France have entered a new era of diplomatic cooperation, committing to a strategic health partnership aimed at overhauling pharmaceutical manufacturing and tackling the escalating threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). The collaboration was solidified during a high-level meeting in…
In a significant move to fortify the nation’s health security, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) successfully concluded a specialized three-day intensive training program aimed at operationalizing its new Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory facilities. The training,…
By Simbiat Bakare | When 31-year-old Tinuade Mary was diagnosed with endometriosis, she had a mental breakdown so severe that she became depressed and had to be admitted to the hospital for therapy. The thought of living with the ailment…
The 2026 Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) conference has pivoted toward a “buy local” strategy to fix the nation’s fragile medical supply chain. Experts and stakeholders gathered to discuss shifting from import dependency to a self-sustaining model centered on local…
The silent suffering of thousands of Nigerian women burdened by the physical and social scars of obstetric fistula is being met with a decisive federal response. This devastating yet preventable childbirth injury, often the result of prolonged labor without medical…
By Moshood Isah | There is no doubt that significant effort goes into expanding vaccination reach, especially to the last mile and by extension, Universal Health Coverage (UHC). One critical aspect of this process is definitely the supply chain process…
The World Health Organization (WHO) in a strategic move to combat the deteriorating nutritional status of children across the federation has pledged deepened collaboration with the National Assembly to strengthen food security and legislative oversight. High-Level Collaborative Talks This week,…
The Lagos State Health District V, in a strategic move to enhance primary healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), has commenced the distribution of essential medical equipment to Primary…
The Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in a significant move to enhance public service delivery, has commissioned a fleet of 10 new ambulances and taken delivery of 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies. The event, which took place…
