Medical experts have urged the Federal Government to make blood pressure medications free and widely accessible, warning that the rising cost of treatment is worsening the burden of hypertension in Nigeria. They noted that many patients can no longer afford essential drugs, a development that has led to poor disease management and increased risk of […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced renewed efforts to reduce reliance on foreign health funding while boosting local investment in the healthcare sector. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Pate, made this known during a high-level health security dialogue with the People’s Republic of China in Abuja, focusing on pandemic preparedness […]
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 23.18 percent in February from 24.48 percent in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a decrease of 1.30 percent compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the inflation rate was 8.52 percent lower than the 31.70 percent recorded in February 2024. […]
In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
As Nigeria’s population is projected to soar to 440 million by 2050, stakeholders in the food industry are emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative efforts to ensure food safety and sustainability. The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), during its Annual National Conference in Kano, stressed the importance of prioritizing food safety to […]
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control (US-CDC) has emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to eradicate all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Bukola Adewunmi, the CDC’s Gender and GBV Programme Specialist, made the call during a media roundtable on GBV organized in Abuja in collaboration with APIN Public Health Initiatives. Adewunmi highlighted […]
As the holiday season draws near, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to stay vigilant against counterfeit and adulterated products, particularly drinks, which see a spike in circulation during the festivities. healthDirector-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued the warning during a forum organized by the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Health experts have emphasized the transformative potential of social innovation in addressing Nigeria’s healthcare challenges. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, they highlighted the critical role of community-driven initiatives in improving health outcomes across the country. Themed ‘Dissemination of Indigenous Social Health Innovation and Capacity Building,’ the event was organized by the Federal […]
Nigeria is making significant progress in its fight against HIV/AIDS, with 1.6 million of the estimated 2 million Nigerians living with the virus now receiving treatment, according to Temitope Ilori, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Speaking ahead of the 2024 World AIDS Day, Ilori emphasized the urgency of […]
Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
