3 h. ago ADC flags ‘conflicting narratives’ in Nigeria–US health pact, demands full disclosure

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the federal government to publicly disclose and clarify the exact terms of the read more ADC flags ‘conflicting narratives’ in Nigeria–US health pact, demands full disclosure

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52 h. ago Taboada says Nigeria can turn cervical cancer targets into results by 2030

Nigeria is moving closer to translating global health commitments on cervical cancer into measurable outcomes as the government prepares to read more Taboada says Nigeria can turn cervical cancer targets into results by 2030

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6 d. ago Chimamanda’s son: Agbakoba urges better health sector regulation

Olisa Agbakoba calls for an urgent overhaul of Nigeria’s health sector regulation, citing a systemic crisis of medical negligence and preventable deaths. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamandas-son-agbakoba-urges-better-health-sector-regulation/

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1 week ago 2027: No Presidential Aspirant Will Step Down In ADC – Atiku

The former PDP presidential candidate stressed that the ADC remained committed to “an open, transparent, and competitive process” for selecting its flagbearer. The post 2027: No Presidential Aspirant Will Step Down In ADC – Atiku appeared first on Channels Television.

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2 w. ago Sick System, Sour Outcomes: Nigeria’s Healthcare In Free Fall

Nigeria’s health system is cracking under pressure, especially at the primary level where communities first seek care. With Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) crippled by equipment shortages, skeletal staffing and empty drug shelves, PATIENCE IVIE IHEJIRIKA writes on how Nigerians are increasingly forced to seek help wherever they can find it Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities […]

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2 w. ago 70% of staph infections in Nigeria now resist common antibiotics – Study

A new study reveals over 70% of staph infections in Nigeria are resistant to common antibiotics, a major public health concern for the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/70-of-staph-infections-in-nigeria-now-resist-common-antibiotics-study/

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2 w. ago Dollar spend on tourism, health, education decline after FX reforms

Nigeria’s dollar spend on tourism, health and education services declined sharply in the past year, reflecting changes in sectoral foreign read more Dollar spend on tourism, health, education decline after FX reforms

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2 w. ago Elumelu, Otedola and the quiet repricing of Nigeria’s energy market

The most critical signals about the health and vitality of Nigeria’s energy system have come from the response of capital read more Elumelu, Otedola and the quiet repricing of Nigeria’s energy market

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2 w. ago Association Flags Pharmacies As Hotspots For Quack Laboratory Practice

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has warned that the growing trend of pharmacies conducting medical tests across the country is illegal and poses a serious public health threat. AMLSN president, Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi, said the practice violates Nigeria’s health laws and endangers millions of citizens who unknowingly patronise these facilities. “Testing […]

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3 w. ago Sokoto Govt Warns Residents Not To Visit U.S. Strike Sites Over Health Risks

The Sokoto State Government has issued a stern warning to residents of communities affected by recent explosions, urging them to avoid visiting blast sites due to serious health and safety risks. The advisory, released by the Director-General of Media and Publicity, Government House, Abubakar Bawa, follows reports that residents of Jabo town rushed to the […] The post Sokoto Govt Warns Residents Not To Visit U.S. Strike Sites Over Health Risks appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Abuja Declaration: 24 years later, Nigeria’s health budget still below 15%

24 years on, Nigeria’s health budget remains below the 15% Abuja Declaration target. Discover why this underfunding persists and its impact on healthcare. Read More: https://punchng.com/abuja-declaration-24-years-later-nigerias-health-budget-still-below-15/

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3 w. ago Health experts, philanthropists, others call for effective health insurance in Nigeria to save the poor

As Mayor of Housing, Meridian Hospital group, etc launch free medical outreach in PH Medical experts along with philanthropists and read more Health experts, philanthropists, others call for effective health insurance in Nigeria to save the poor

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3 w. ago When hospitals shut, care must not: Why Nigeria’s health system needs a ‘great decoupling’

For the umpteenth time in recent memory, the gates of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) swung shut again to read more When hospitals shut, care must not: Why Nigeria’s health system needs a ‘great decoupling’

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3 w. ago The economics of birth: How caesarean sections reveal Nigeria’s deepest health divides

The caesarean section has undergone a quiet but consequential transformation. Once a measure of last resort, summoned only when childbirth read more The economics of birth: How caesarean sections reveal Nigeria’s deepest health divides

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3 w. ago FG, US Sign $5.1bn Agreement On Bilateral Health Cooperation

Nigeria faces significant health challenges, including one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally and approximately 30 per cent of the global malaria burden. The post FG, US Sign $5.1bn Agreement On Bilateral Health Cooperation appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago US earmarks $2.1bn for Nigeria’s Christian healthcare facilities

The United States has signed a five-year bilateral health agreement with Nigeria, committing nearly $2.1 billion to

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4 w. ago US, Nigeria sign $5.1bn MoU to boost healthcare, support faith

The United States and Nigeria have signed a five-year, $5.1bn health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting Nigeria’s read more US, Nigeria sign $5.1bn MoU to boost healthcare, support faith-based facilities

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