Health Specials
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INTERVIEW: Why Nigeria cannot start producing vaccines now – Professor of Virology
“It is sad to say, but if another disease outbreak occurs, my country will not be ready.”
INTERVIEW: Why new HIV survey is crucial to Nigeria – Project Manager
The United States government has donated $90 million to the survey holding across Nigeria from June to December.
Top health stories across Nigeria last week
Nigeria is set for commercial production of home grown anti-sickle cell drug.
NACA, UN train 100 women from conflict-ravaged Nigerian communities
The three-month skill acquisition programme was held in Abuja and Kaduna
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INTERVIEW: Govt risking lives of Nigerians by adopting GMOs – Environmental Activist
“Give Nigerians a law that assures strict liability for those who want to use us as guinea pigs. We need a better law for the regulatory agencies.”
Eating right aids recovery from illness, healthy living
Some herbs can boost your immune system, help you stay fit
Why Bill Gates was blunt in Nigeria speech – Country Director, Gates Foundation
The director explains why the Foundation’s activities seem to be concentrated more in the northern part of Nigeria.
Four takeaways from summit on financing Nigeria’s healthcare
The federal government has never voted more than six per cent of its annual budget to the health sector.
LIVE UPDATES: Major summit on financing Nigeria’s healthcare holds in Abuja
Senate President Bukola Saraki and ex-minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala are among participants expected at the summit.
How neglected PHCs leave many in Nasarawa without healthcare
Public primary healthcare centres in Nasarawa are mostly in neglect and failing to deliver services to the Nigerians who cannot afford to look elsewhere.
SPECIAL REPORT: How patients lose lives, body parts due to alleged medical negligence at Nigerian hospitals
Victims narrate their sordid experiences at government-run hospitals.
2017: Sad year in Nigeria’s health sector; over 1,000 die from preventable diseases
Apart from strikes, outbreaks, there were new policies and launch of primary health care centres.
FEATURE: True state of public hospitals in Abuja’s satellite towns
Patients speak of their experiences at the various public hospitals.
Major health stories in the news last week
Monkeypox claims one life in Nigeria.
ADVISORY: How to prevent spread of Meningitis this season
“Early presentation to a health facility and treatment, increases chances of survival.”
Major health stories in the news last week
Nigerian health workers pass vote of no confidence on Minister.
At least half of world’s population can’t afford basic healthcare — WHO
The report was compiled by the World Bank and the World Health Organisation.
Major health stories in the news last week
Medical directors sue Abuja area council over ‘illegal charges’
INTERVIEW: What Nigerian govt is doing to achieve local vaccine production, functional PHCs – NPHCDA DG
Faisal Shuaib also speaks on collaboration with Cuba and polio eradication.
PACFAH holds discussion on Nigeria’s poor health funding (LIVE UPDATES)
The proposed 2018 budget has 3.8 per cent allocated to health.
Major health stories in the news last week
It was a busy week in the health sector reportage.
Major Health Stories In The News Last Week
Two cases each were confirmed in Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states, one each in Enugu State and Abuja.
INTERVIEW: How I got German embassy to set up health clinic in Abuja IDP camp — Ex-NYSC Member
Hundreds of people now have access to the free health treatments.
INTERVIEW: Why wrong medical diagnosis occurs in Nigeria – Consultant Paediatrician
The expert also spoke on cancer and creating awareness about the disease.