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HEALTHSep 4Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment optionFOR generations, the word “fibroid” has carried a familiar fear for Nigerian women: heavy bleeding, severe pain, a swollen abdomen, infertility and, often, the prospect of surgery and a long recovery. For many women, it starts quietly. The post Fibroid without the knife: How sound waves are giving women a new treatment option appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 3Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schoolsBy Chioma Obinna The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, on Thursday called for the establishment of sanitary pad banks in schools across Nigeria to prevent girls from missing classes and examinations because of menstruation. The UNFPA Gender/GBV Management Specialist, Dr. Zubaida Abubakar, made the call at the Nigeria Menstrual Health Product Forum 2026 in Lagos […] The post Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 3Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis schemeMr Goni said the hospital conducts between 600 and 700 free haemodialysis sessions every month under the programme, which has been running since 2017. The post Yobe govt spends N360m annually on free dialysis scheme appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 3Shady surgeons and Nigeria organ harvestingIn tonight's edition, legal loopholes and gaps about specialised medicine may be driving Illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. Also, South Sudan may be moving closer to delivering on elections scheduled for December. And on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, six colonial era plantation estates have just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.France 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 3Kenya: Nurses protest in Nairobi over work conditionsWearing white and carrying placards, dozens of nurses took to the streets of Nairobi, protesting over what they say is the government's failure to address long-standing labor grievances.Africanews [en]
HEALTHSep 3DRC Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000France 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 3Assault on doctor triggers fresh strike at teaching hospital, months after EFCC controversyA fresh assault on a doctor has triggered another indefinite strike at UUTH, months after a similar crisis disrupted services and exposed persistent concerns over the safety of healthcare workers. The post Assault on doctor triggers fresh strike at teaching hospital, months after EFCC controversy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 3Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learningSchools have reopened in Ebola-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), after authorities abandoned plans for remote learning in high-risk zones. The post Congo reopens Ebola-hit schools, drops remote learning appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 3NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200mlNAFDAC warned manufacturers, distributors and other businesses that violate the directive that they could face regulatory sanctions. The post NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200ml appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivorsBy Chioma Obinna As the rising cost of cancer treatment continues to push many Nigerian families to the brink, The Bricon Foundation yesterday donated breast prostheses and mastectomy bras worth N50 million to cancer survivors in Lagos, with beneficiaries expected to include up to 600 women.The intervention, unveiled as part of the foundation’s 10th anniversary […] The post Cancer: Bricon Foundation donates N50m Bras, prostheses to 600 survivors appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2FG targets five million Nigerians with free spectacles , 25 , 000 cataract surgeries by 2027The Federal Government (FG) aims to provide free spectacles to five million Nigerians and perform 25,000 cataract surgeries by 2027. This outlines a government initiative to improve vision health for a significant population.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2Children return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over EbolaChildren return to school in DR Congo amid growing concerns over EbolaAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 2Ebola response must be scaled up , says WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the response to Ebola needs to be significantly increased. This indicates a concerning health situation requiring greater intervention.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
HEALTHSep 2WHO chief warns Ebola response must ramp up to stem DRC outbreakAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHSep 2Cross River sustains 95% immunisation coverage, targets gapsBy Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar CALABAR — Cross River State has sustained a 95 per cent national immunisation coverage rating, even as the state government moves to bridge gaps in vaccine access, particularly in hard-to-reach communities. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Egbe Ayuk, disclosed this yesterday in Calabar when an evaluation and surveillance team from the […] The post Cross River sustains 95% immunisation coverage, targets gaps appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2DRC: Schools reopen in ebola epicentre despite concernsAs students around the world prepare to go back to school, the beginning of the academic year in the Democratic Republic of Congo is far from straightforward, as the country remains in the grips of an ebola outbreak.Africanews [en]
HEALTHSep 2NMA warns against harassment of health workersThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has cautioned Nigerians against harassing or intimidating healthcare workers, emphasising that medical personnel should not be blamed for every death recorded in hospitals. The post NMA warns against harassment of health workers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2Stigma keeps Ugandans with mental illness from careSocial stigma is preventing individuals with mental illness in Uganda from accessing necessary care. This points to a significant public health challenge in the region.independent.co.ug · Uganda
HEALTHSep 2Diphtheria Death Rate Climbs To 5.6% In Katsina As Health Officials Blame Late Hospital VisitsAccording to the Acting Executive Secretary of the Katsina State Primary Health Care Agency, Dr. Shaima'u Abba, despite intensified government interventions, many patients are still arriving at health facilities only after developing severe complications, making treatment more difficult and increasing the risk of death. The post Diphtheria Death Rate Climbs To 5.6% In Katsina As Health Officials Blame Late Hospital Visits appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 2WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreakWHO said Ervebo should currently be used against Bundibugyo virus only within a research protocol to generate evidence on its effectiveness, rather than through broader routine outbreak vaccination. The post WHO restricts Ervebo use in Bundibugyo outbreak appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 2Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 SeptThe unions include the Health Workers Union of Nigeria, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria, and the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria. The post Katsina health workers to begin 7-day warning strike 8 Sept appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 2Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deathsAccording to the NCDC’s report spanning 10 to 16 August, the confirmed cases were reported in 23 states and 117 local government areas (LGAs) The post Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 2NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourismBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated with medical tourism. NSIA Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the intervention was driven by the need to address medical tourism through the establishment of NSIA […] The post NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun’s rural PHCsThe Osun State Government allocated billions of naira to the health sector, awarded contracts for primary healthcare revitalisation and reported progress in improving rural health services. But a PREMIUM TIMES investigation across three primary healthcare centres found that challenges remain The post INVESTIGATION: Despite billions of naira spent in the health sector, challenges remain in Osun’s rural PHCs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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