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HEALTHJul 21Stroke in Nigeria : Neurologists Raise Alarm as Cases SurgeNeurologists in Nigeria are expressing concern over a significant increase in stroke cases in the country. This surge indicates a public health issue requiring attention.punchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 18Nigeria Must Urgently Reform Healthcare System to Avert Workforce Crisis , Says Ijadunola – THISDAYLIVEAn expert asserts that Nigeria's healthcare system requires urgent reform to prevent a workforce crisis. This highlights a critical and developing issue within the nation's health sector.thisdaylive.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 14Nigerian woman who moved to UK on skilled worker visa dies by suicideA coroner in the United Kingdom has ruled that a 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after an inquest into her death. The post Nigerian woman who moved to UK on skilled worker visa dies by suicide appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 13Nigeria launches food procurement guidelines to tackle unhealthy diets, improve nutritionMr Salako noted that unhealthy diets contribute to about 7.2 million deaths globally every year. The post Nigeria launches food procurement guidelines to tackle unhealthy diets, improve nutrition appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 13How SYNLAB is Expanding Access to Quality Medical Laboratory Services in NigeriaAccess to quality healthcare remains one of the defining challenges in Nigeria’s health sector. While advances in medical science continue to improve diagnosis and treatment worldwide, millions of Nigerians still face obstacles ranging from distance to healthcare facilities and affordability to delays in obtaining reliable diagnostic services. Recognising that timely and accurate diagnosis is fundamental […] The post How SYNLAB is Expanding Access to Quality Medical Laboratory Services in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 10Nigeria Nears Trachoma Elimination“Nigeria is close to eliminating trachoma as a public health problem, with only 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) left to achieve elimination, the Director of the National Trachoma Programme at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Nicholas Olobio, has said. Olobio disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a learning event organised by […] The post Nigeria Nears Trachoma Elimination appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHJul 10Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeksVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 10Lassa fever surges as Nigeria records 66 cases, 7 deaths in 3 weeksVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 10Reps advance bill to regulate nutrition profession, curb quackery in NigeriaThe proposed legislation aims to strengthen public health, improve professional standards and ensure accountability in nutrition practice through a statutory regulatory framework. The post Reps advance bill to regulate nutrition profession, curb quackery in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 9Nigeria and the quest to end preventable maternal deaths, By ‘Lade BandeleThe publication, covering a timeline of twenty-three years, had been in the public domain for months. It was neither a new UNICEF report nor an assessment of the reforms now underway in Nigeria. The estimates relate principally to a period before the current reform programme had begun to take effect. UNICEF has since clarified that […] The post Nigeria and the quest to end preventable maternal deaths, By ‘Lade Bandele appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 9Ebola: Tinubu’s proactive response shows commitment to Nigerians’ safety – Information MinisterThe minister, who chairs the sub-committee, said it was always better to prepare ahead of a crisis than to respond after one had already emerged. The post Ebola: Tinubu’s proactive response shows commitment to Nigerians’ safety – Information Minister appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 9Nigeria : Senate Advances Bill to Integrate E - Health Services in NigeriaThe Nigerian Senate is advancing a bill aimed at integrating e-health services across the country, signifying a step towards modernizing its healthcare system.allafrica.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Nigerian healthcare: Questions worth askingBy LADE BANDELE How should a nation judge the performance of its health sector?” Public life has an odd way of allowing the loudest questions to eclipse the most important ones. A claim is made, a rebuttal follows, familiar positions harden, and attention gradually drifts from the matter under discussion to the argument surrounding it. Before […] The post Nigerian healthcare: Questions worth asking appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in NigeriaBy Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate on Wednesday passed for second reading a bill seeking to establish a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for the development, coordination and integration of electronic health services in Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to improve access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved communities, reduce waiting time in […] The post Senate advances bill to integrate E-Health Services in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitalsAlso contributing, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia North) described the bill as timely, saying digital healthcare would expand access to medical services and reduce the burden of distance on patients. The post Senate moves to integrate e-health services in Nigeria hospitals appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Nigerians on health insurance hit 22million – NHIAThe Director-General of NHIA, Kelechi Ohiri, said this resulted from the implementation of the mandatory health insurance, which has gained momentum nationwide. The post Nigerians on health insurance hit 22million – NHIA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more livesBy Peter Egwuatu Nigeria’s campaign against illicit alcohol deserves to be seen for what it truly is, not simply a fight against counterfeit drinks, but a battle to protect consumers, safeguard legitimate businesses and defend the country’s economic future. The recent efforts by the Spirits and Wines Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to rally regulators, policymakers […] The post Crushing Nigeria’s illicit alcohol trade before it costs more lives appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 8Nigeria Records 65 , 759 Suspected Diphtheria Cases , 2 , 229 Deathsleadership.ng · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 3Nigeria moves closer to eliminating trachoma as only 11 LGAs remain- officialHe said the achievement represents about 87 per cent progress in eliminating trachoma in affected areas. The post Nigeria moves closer to eliminating trachoma as only 11 LGAs remain- official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 3‘Don’t send children to school abroad without supervision’ — Canada-based Nigerian Dr Zo warnsDoctor Zo has warned Nigerian parents against sending their children to Canada without proper supervision, saying the absence of parental guidance and the easy access to cannabis are contributing to drug use and psychological challenges among some students studying abroad. The post ‘Don’t send children to school abroad without supervision’ — Canada-based Nigerian Dr Zo warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 2Ebola: Nigeria reports 80% risk communication, community engagement readinessDr Jide Idris, Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), said this on Thursday during the second Ebola RCCE+IM preparedness webinar. The post Ebola: Nigeria reports 80% risk communication, community engagement readiness appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 2HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI ScreeningIf you live in Lagos—or visit the city often—this is worth your attention. According to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s State of the Health of the Nation Report 2025, Lagos recorded the highest number of HIV diagnoses in Nigeria in 2025, with 10,430 cases documented through testing. As Nigeria’s commercial hub, Lagos […] The post HIV Cases in Lagos Reach Highest in Nigeria: Why More People Are Choosing Private STI Screening appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — CustomsThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered an attempt to smuggle unregistered pharmaceutical products into Nigeria using a fake registration number belonging to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The post Fake NAFDAC registration used to smuggle unregistered drugs into Nigeria — Customs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 1Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight yearBy Chioma Obinna Cancer care in Nigeria received a boost for cancer care in Nigeria, as the Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre retained its title as the Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year, further cementing its status as a leading cancer treatment hub in West Africa. The award was conferred at the […] The post Cancer care: Medserve-LUTH retains Nigeria’s top oncology centre award for 4th straight year appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria