Health
82% of Nigerian men not screened of prostate cancer — Study
Health experts urges the government to make prostate screening mandatory for every Nigerian man above 40.
Lassa Fever: Kogi govt confirms four cases, two deaths
The government says 10 suspected cases of the disease were reported.
Only 11 of Nigeria’s 774 LGAs are free from open defecation – UNICEF
Six of the LGAs are in Cross Rivers State
INTERVIEW: How Universal Health Coverage led to Algeria being Malaria-Free – WHO Representative
Algeria is now the second African country after Mauritius to be officially recognized by the World Health Organisation as malaria-free.
FG appoints new CMD for Enugu Teaching Hospital
Mr Onodugo’s appointment is for an initial term of four years with effect from May 14
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Journalists discuss challenges of health reporting in Nigeria
The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies the media as a major player in the quest for Universal Health Coverage.
80 per cent of Nigerians lack access to emergency surgical care – Surgeon
The official explained says the plan targets 75 per cent of Nigeria’s population having easy access to surgical care.
Certificate of Standards: FG begins quality assessment of tertiary health institutions
The National Health Act 2014 makes the possession of Certificate of Standards mandatory for health institutions in Nigeria
Why Nigerian teaching hospitals are not doing well – Minister
Mr Adewole says state governors have virtually abandoned health care to the federal government
14 states yet to access basic health care provision fund – Minister (FULL LIST)
22 states are already drawing from the fund set aside by the federal government to cater for the basic health needs of Nigerians
#PHC4UHC: How traditional medicine can boost Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage – Official
Practitioners say the sector is an untapped goldmine
Okorocha hands over hospitals to security agencies, churches under PPP
The hospitals were leased to the organisations for between five 99 years.
Major Health Stories Last Week
Nigerian government spent N5bn on health and humanitarian services in Borno, an official said.
Lassa Fever: Kebbi govt confirms six cases, one death
The Lassa Fever cases were recorded between February and April.
#PHC4UHC: How we are holding Lagos govt accountable in health sector — CSOs
The CSOs say government officials are now appreciating the work of the organisations.
#PHC4UHC: Doctors identify loopholes in Lagos health insurance
The medical doctors say the government did not carry them along in drafting the document of the scheme.
#PHC4UHC: How technology will drive health insurance in Lagos – Commissioner
Jide Idris, the state’s commissioner for health said technology will be vital to the success of the scheme.
INTERVIEW: Meningitis: What we’re doing to keep Nigeria’s death toll low this year – NCDC Official
Health agency explains how to treat a disease which is currently in season in Nigeria
DFID spends N4bn to support 52,393 pregnant women in Zamfara
The programme supports the women with N4,000 monthly each, to take care of their babies for a period of two years.
#PHC4UHC: How State Health Insurance will be implemented in Lagos – Govt, Experts
The Lagos government, however, says it not in a rush to fully roll out the scheme.
#PHC4UHC: Be accountable when tracking health funds, programmes, policy experts tell CSOs
The NIPSS delegation is currently in Lagos for a continuation of their study tour.
Dementia cases to triple in 30 years – WHO
The ailment is a rapidly growing public health problem affecting around 50 million people globally.
Malnutrition: Senator seeks import waiver for ready to use therapeutic food
Mr Tejuosho says many children under the age of five in Nigeria’s northeast are suffering from acute malnutrition
Boko Haram: Nigeria govt spent over N5 billion on humanitarian services in Borno – Minister
Mr Adewole says 888,868 persons, in 25 accessible LGAs, have directly benefited from the project.
#PHC4UHC: Buhari concerned about Nigerians’ out-of-pocket health spending – NIPSS
”…This year, President (Buhari) charged the course participants to find how best to fund healthcare delivery in Nigeria…”