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HEALTHOct 1NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care…Experts seek AI, digital technology to bridge specialist gapBy Matthew Johnson Nigeria needs more orthodontists and wider access to specialist dental care as demand for treatment of dental and craniofacial conditions continues to grow, experts have said.The call came as the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists, NAO, marked its 20th anniversary, with specialists urging greater investment […] The post NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 1Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation…Calls for early checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases annually, warning that many heart conditions develop silently from childhood into adulthood.The Foundation, at a press conference to mark the 2026 World Heart Day in […] The post Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 30Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola…for the Tinubu administration to translate this year’s anniversary theme of “Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity” beyond the slogan in the health sector at least, it must focus on financial protection as the immediate health-sector priority… This means rapidly expanding publicly financed health insurance for poor and vulnerable households rather than relying predominantly […] The post Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 30Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCsOrodata Science has flagged persistent infrastructure, water supply, staffing and accessibility challenges affecting primary healthcare centres across Nigeria, particularly facilities located in hard to reach communities. The post Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 29Nigeria among high - volume markets for new $1 HIV , syphilis , hepatitis B testing bundleNigeria is identified as a major market for a new, affordable testing bundle for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. This development aims to increase access to critical disease diagnostics in high-volume regions.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHSep 29Nigeria among high-volume markets for new $1 HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B testing bundleThe companies said their analysis identified Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa among the countries with the largest potential markets for antenatal hepatitis B screening. The post Nigeria among high-volume markets for new $1 HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B testing bundle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 27Nigerian foundation urges early screening in battle against childhood cancerThe Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their familiesAfricanews [en]
HEALTHSep 26Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at UN meetingNigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries and ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The post Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at UN meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 25Britain sends team to South Sudan as country braces for EbolaExperts deployed to the capital are on hand to assist with testing, infection control and awareness, in anticipation of imported casesThe Telegraph
HEALTHSep 25Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeonsBy Chioma Obinna Experts in orthopaedic and trauma care have called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to treating patients with traumatic and musculoskeletal injuries, warning that successful surgery alone does not necessarily translate into recovery or restoration of normal life. They said effective trauma care requires a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach in which surgeons, […] The post Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeons appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 24Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol“Casualties have occurred due to the consumption of unregulated and adulterated alcohol containing high levels of methanol,” the advisory stated. The post Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 24Ebola: Nigeria on high alert as cases rise in DRCPremium Times
HEALTHSep 23Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alertVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 23NCDC Releases Advisory On Ebola, Says Nigeria On ‘High Alert’Channels TV
HEALTHSep 23MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothersBy Chioma Obinna MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled maternal health platform targeting 500,000 Nigerian women by 2030.The Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier will also equip 5,000 frontline health workers with digital tools to detect pregnancy and childbirth complications early and support 500 primary healthcare facilities to provide higher-quality maternal […] The post MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 22MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in NigeriaThe initiative will use AI, mobile technology and improved connectivity to support pregnant women, health workers and primary healthcare facilities The post MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 22Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed casesPremium Times
HEALTHSep 21Lessons from a Singaporean surgeon in Sudan austere hospitalA Singaporean surgeon shares experiences and lessons from working in an austere hospital in Sudan. This provides insights into healthcare delivery in challenging environments.straitstimes.com · Singapore
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 19Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 peopleFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 19Medical expert identifies major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria, other countriesThe professor of haematologist explained that sitting for long periods, especially while working on computers, could cause blood to remain stagnant in the lower legs, increasing the risk of clot formation. The post Medical expert identifies major cause of sudden deaths in Nigeria, other countries appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 17The misdirected narrative around Nigeria’s HIV response: Are we ready to change it?, By Adaeze OrehWe have spent decades learning how to treat HIV. In 2026, Nigeria must show that prevention can also be practical, visible and accessible. The country’s success should be measured not by the number of strategies announced or medicines introduced, but by whether an ordinary Nigerian, regardless of income, age or location, can obtain the tools […] The post The misdirected narrative around Nigeria’s HIV response: Are we ready to change it?, By Adaeze Oreh appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 16Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted… Only 6% of pregnant women complete iron supplementationBy Chioma Obinna Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday in Lagos raised the alarm over Nigeria’s nutrition crisis, saying it poses a serious threat to the country’s human capital, as latest data show that 41.1 per cent of children under five are stunted, with the figure rising […] The post Nutrition: Shettima raises alarm as 41% of Nigerian children stunted appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 15The Municipality of San Isidro and the Favaloro Foundation formalized an agreement to train doctors in the public systemThe agreement will allow Medicine students to carry out clinical rotations and their Mandatory Final Practice in hospitals and CAPS of the municipal public health system.Clarín
HEALTHSep 14Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financingMs Banigo made the call on Monday in Abuja after she was recognised as the Health Champion 2026 at the Health Sector Reform Coalition (HSRC)/Nigeria Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Civil Society Organisations-Media Mid-Year Review of Nigeria’s Health Sector Reforms The post Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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