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HEALTHJul 31Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergencyYET, consider this: Right inside the major car park on inner Marina on Lagos Island, stretching from directly opposite the UBA Headquarters Building to the Old Kingsway Building (just before Oando gas station), is a public toilet. Five years ago, it had eight pit latrines and four urinaries. The stench oozing forth from inside is […] The post Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 31Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola… As young doctors gain leadership, financial, career skills beyond medical school By Sola Ogundipe Mentorship could become one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for retaining young doctors, even as the country continues to lose medical professionals to opportunities abroad, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has said. Speaking at […] The post Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young NigeriansBy Sola Ogundipe Fresh momentum behind the implementation of Nigeria’s hypertension resolution has reignited calls for urgent action to tackle the growing burden of high blood pressure among young Nigerians, amid warnings from health experts that the condition can no longer be regarded as a disease of old age. Making the call, a registered dietitian […] The post Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millionsBy Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) received a boost with the official introduction of the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Product (GIFSHIP), a scheme designed to extend affordable healthcare to millions of Nigerians in the informal sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the formal launch in Lagos, […] The post Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHANBy Sola Ogundipe The Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) has provided healthcare services to nearly one million Nigerians in the past three years, underscoring the impact of revitalising primary healthcare centres and expanding access to quality care, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has said. Speaking on the initiative’s impact, PSHAN’s Director of […] The post Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Congo’s Ebola death toll passes 1,500 as it struggles to halt spreadAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 30Shettima: Nigeria accounts for 10.5% of Africa’s cancer burden…Targets 30% reduction by 2030 By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing cancer burden, disclosing that the country accounts for about 10.5 per cent of Africa’s cancer cases and deaths. He also announced the Federal Government’s target to reduce the country’s cancer burden by 30 per cent […] The post Shettima: Nigeria accounts for 10.5% of Africa’s cancer burden appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGJul 30Congo says the death toll in fastest - growing Ebola outbreak has passed 1 , 500stardem.com · United States
HEALTHJul 29UN officials urge stronger Ebola response in DR Congo as outbreak outpaces efforts - Xinhuaenglish.news.cn
HEALTHJul 29Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV responseHowever, she warned that changing global economic realities and declining development assistance require the country to rethink how it finances its HIV programme. The post Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 29New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awarenessThe call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of ‘Sickle Cell Anaemia: The Audacity of Hope’, a new book by Funmilayo Braithwaite, with medical contributions from Abayomi Adegbite and Moji Aiyemo. The post New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awareness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 29Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reformsBy Adeola Badru The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis. The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and […] The post Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 28Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — ExpertsThey made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. The post Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 28Ebola cases in Congo top 3 , 200 , nearing record of the country worst outbreakclick2houston.com · United States
HEALTHJul 28Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health systemHe explained that these principles would guide the development of health information exchanges, disease registries, and targeted data centres, while shaping the implementation of digital health interventions across the country. The post Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 285 foods Nigerians love but are dangerous to healthNigerian cuisine is celebrated for its rich flavours, cultural significance and wide variety of dishes. While many of these meals are nutritious and safe when prepared correctly, some can pose health risks if handled improperly or eaten too often. The post 5 foods Nigerians love but are dangerous to health appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 28Ebola cases in Congo top 3 , 200 , near record of country worst outbreakreporterherald.com · United States
HEALTHJul 28Ebola cases in DR Congo top 3,200, nearing record of country’s worst outbreakSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 28Ebola response workers strike in DR Congo as death toll spikesAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 27With rapid Ebola aid, China shows itself a reliable partner of AfricaWhen Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), met Jiang Feng, head of China’s mission to the African Union, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in mid-July, the message was practical. They signed a handover certificate that brought Beijing’s direct emergency support for the Ebola response to US$4.5 million. A five-member Chinese medical team was already working in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital of Kinshasa. Kaseya described the contribution as...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 27DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsensPremium Times
HEALTHJul 27Ooni pushes global recognition of African traditional medicine at Brazil summitBy Ishola Balogun Nigeria and Brazil have agreed to strengthen collaboration on the scientific validation of African traditional medicine, with both countries adopting a comprehensive implementation roadmap to deepen cooperation in research, technology transfer, academic exchange and public health innovation. The agreement was reached during the Brazil–Nigeria High-Level Bilateral Meeting on Traditional Medicine and Scientific […] The post Ooni pushes global recognition of African traditional medicine at Brazil summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 27WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035The call was made on Monday at the Youth Consultative Forum on the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2035 held at the United Nations Conference Room in Abuja The post WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 27What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By Chinedu MoghaluWHA79 confirms that Nigeria’s reforms are moving with the emerging global consensus on country ownership, sustainable financing, workforce mobility, antimicrobial resistance and health sovereignty. Under President Tinubu and Professor Pate, the course has been set. Its worth will rest on a simpler test: whether it delivers reliable care, financial protection and better health for Nigerians. […] The post What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By Chinedu Moghalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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