Category archives: Health

Healthcare providers in Nigeria are calling for the creation of a national health bank to address funding gaps in the sector and improve access to advanced medical equipment. Proposal Overview: Background and Justifications: Potential Benefits: Expert Opinions: Funding and Management: Conclusion: The establishment of a national health bank is seen as a crucial step towards […]

The Kaduna State Government, under the leadership of Governor Uba Sani, has launched a significant initiative to remodel, reconstruct, and equip nine general hospitals that have been neglected for over 20 years. This project aims to revitalize healthcare infrastructure across the state, with a particular focus on the General Hospital in Maigana, located in Soba […]

African governments, in partnership with the private sector, non-profit organizations, and civil society, are working together to improve health outcomes, enhance agricultural productivity, expand access to digital financial services, and empower women and other marginalized groups by providing greater economic opportunities. The foundation involved in these initiatives is dedicated to helping all individuals lead healthy […]

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery across Nigeria, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and boosting manpower in the sector. Speaking at the 65th Anniversary and Gala Night of the Nigeria Society of Physiotherapy (NSP) in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized […]

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised concerns about the Federal Government’s plan to introduce new regulations for healthcare facilities. The ACPN argues that these proposed reforms are unnecessary and might prove counterproductive. In a statement from ACPN Chairman Ambrose Eze and Secretary Omokhafe Ashore, the association emphasized that the existing National […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked reports suggesting that it advised Nigerians to stop eating bread baked in the country. The clarification came after a viral video misinterpreted comments made by NAFDAC’s southwest coordinator, Roseline Ajayi, regarding some bread producers using saccharine instead of sugar due to cost […]

The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has successfully recovered over N330 million from various service providers, including hospitals, for delivering substandard services to residents. This recovery effort highlights the agency’s commitment to upholding consumer rights across Lagos State. In an interview with PUNCH Healthwise, LASCOPA General Manager Afolabi Solebo disclosed that since the agency’s […]

A recent diphtheria outbreak in Tukur Tukur settlement, Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has resulted in the deaths of three children. The outbreak has been linked to vaccine rejection, according to health officials. The health team, led by Dr. Bello Jamo, Executive Secretary of the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board, confirmed the deaths […]

The recent opening of the American Hospital Dubai Representative Office in Lagos has been hailed by stakeholders as a significant step towards improving healthcare access for Nigerians, potentially reducing the need for foreign medical trips. At the unveiling of the state-of-the-art facility in Victoria Island, Lagos, key figures in the healthcare sector emphasized that the […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has alerted African Ministers of Health about the escalating Mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive approach to effectively diagnose and manage the disease. In a letter dated August 23, 2024, and signed by Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of Africa CDC, the agency reported […]