Health Specials
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.
#healthdialogue (LIVE UPDATES): Achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria (Day 2)
“The dialogue will recommend actionable strategies for sustainable health care financing.”
LIVE UPDATE: #HealthDialogue: Policymakers, experts, others discuss achieving Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria
“The Dialogue will recommend actionable strategies for sustainable health care financing,” the organisers said.
EXCLUSIVE: Why Nigeria’s one million HIV/AIDS patients are in danger — Official
The official says his organisation has been pushing government to do the right thing.
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Major health stories last week: NHIS head suspended, Ikeme battles leukaemia, others
Doctors in Osun also protested unpaid salaries.
Major Health Stories Last Week: Bird flu in seven states, nine new tobacco regulations, others
Nigeria now has a vaccine production agreement with May & Baker.
INTERVIEW: Our problems with Nigerian doctors, govt health policies – Nurses’ President
“We have more than 100 universities in Nigeria today offering Medicine, but less than 25 for nursing sciences.”
Major health stories in the news last week
A Nigerian drug company was acquired by a French firm.
Health in the news last week
The controversy surrounding consumption of coke and fanta dominated the news.
Health stories in the news last week
NACA also warned against stigmatisation of people living with HIV/AIDS.
Consumption of fruits, vegetables linked to long life
“Fruit and vegetables have been shown to reduce cholesterol levels…”
Health Stories in the News Last Week
Nigeria adopted a new national health policy.
Major health stories last week
Nigerian agencies faulted a professor’s HIV cure claim.
Major health stories across Nigeria last week
AN official wants Health Management Organisations in Nigeria investigated for alleged corruption.
INTERVIEW: The challenges faced, successes achieved in dealing with HIV in Nigeria – NACA DG
“People with HIV should be treated well, they should not be stigmatised, and they have the right to good quality life just like everybody else.”
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Major health stories across Nigeria last week
While adopting a new health finance model, Nigerian government also appointed new head for the NPHCDA.
Major health news across Nigeria last week
Efforts to stop malaria got a boost with a new vaccine passing trial.
INTERVIEW: Nigeria’s health minister speaks on resident doctors, polio, tuberculosis, budget, transparency, others
“I cannot force Oyo or any of these states that have financial hardship to pay you(resident doctors), we can only appeal to those states.”
Major health news across Nigeria last week
It is very important for every woman to undergo regular cervical screening to detect abnormalities.
Major health stories across Nigeria last week
According to official statistics, 33,000 mothers die in Nigeria each year during childbirth.
Pneumonia replaces malaria as number one child killer disease in Nigeria – Report
“Pneumonia is now the leading cause of child deaths in Nigeria, a position previously held by malaria over the years.”
INTERVIEW: No cancer machine working in Nigerian hospitals – Health Minister
The minister said the government is working towards eradicating polio in Nigeria by 2017.
