Latest Nigeria health news and updates
….commissions TB diagnostic machines …FG integrates TB services into PHCs, targets 2030 elimination The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated her unwavering commitment to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) in Nigeria by 2030, calling for increased domestic funding and collaborative efforts to achieve the goal. Speaking through the Wife of…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to immediately raise the excise tax on tobacco products to 100 percent, warning that continued lax taxation is fueling a public health crisis and costing the nation over ₦526 billion annually in healthcare spending and productivity losses. In a statement issued…
An illustrative photo of surgery in an operating room ….buttock enhancement, breast fillers, other invasive treatments to face tighter regulation The United Kingdom government has announced sweeping reforms to clamp down on high-risk cosmetic procedures such as the controversial Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), amid rising concerns over unsafe practices, unqualified providers, and increasing health complications….
The UNICEF Chief of Field Office in Kaduna, Dr Gerida Birukila, has appealed to the private sector to adopt a six-month maternity leave policy to support breastfeeding mothers. Birukila made the appeal on Thursday at a “Youths Lead the Circle of Support for Breastfeeding” event, organised in Kaduna as part of the activities marking this…
..NACA DG Iloutlines bold new strategies to sustain HIV response amid cut in foreign aid In a major step toward domestic sustainability of Nigeria’s HIV response, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has announced the commencement of local production of HIV test kits and the planned rollout of antiretroviral (ARV) drug manufacturing…
By NAN The National Health Insurance Authority has announced plans to expand healthcare access for newborns by incorporating neonatal care into its flagship Financing Access to Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care programme. The Director-General of NHIA, Dr Kelechi Ohiri, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a courtesy visit by members of the Nigerian Society of…
As Nigeria grapples with the increasing burden of dementia among its ageing population, stakeholders from across the country and beyond have called for the urgent development of a national dementia policy and greater support for caregivers. This call was made during the maiden edition of the Dementia Care in Nigeria Conference organised by the Good…
The Lagos State Government has launched an aggressive campaign to eliminate viral hepatitis, offering free screening, vaccination, and massive public education across the state. The campaign, unveiled to mark the 2025 World Hepatitis Day with the theme “Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down,” targets elimination of the disease as a public health threat by 2030. Commissioner…
After three decades at the helm of Fidson Healthcare Plc, its founding Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Fidelis Ayebae, will formally bow out of office on July 31, 2025. The company has announced that Mr. Biola Adebayo, the current Deputy Managing Director, will assume the role of Managing Director from August 1. Ayebae,…
…says drug supply better managed, seeks improved pharmacy training The incoming Managing Director of Fidson Healthcare Plc, Mr. Biola Adebayo, has said the ongoing revitalisation of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country is easing the burden on general and teaching hospitals while improving access to affordable medicines. Speaking in an interview, Adebayo commended the…