8 h. ago Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

In Nigeria, South Africa, and other African countries, mobile connectivity is driving access to business, education, healthcare, and digital banking, read more Nigeria, SA top African countries with most mobile phone ownership, usage

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3 d. ago Nigerian healthcare worker jailed in the UK for kissing patient

Adewale Kudabo, a former healthcare assistant at York Hospital, has been sentenced to one year in prison for sexually assaulting read more Nigerian healthcare worker jailed in the UK for kissing patient

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5 d. ago Most neurological disorders underdiagnosed in Nigeria, stronger healthcare needed for patients —Moses Ataben, neuroscientist, US

Tribune Online Most neurological disorders underdiagnosed in Nigeria, stronger healthcare needed for patients —Moses Ataben, neuroscientist, US-based scholar Moses Ataben is pursuing a neuroscience PhD at the University of Missouri–Columbia in the United States. Backed by competitive grants and scholarships, he has developed an outstanding international academic profile. His current research focuses on investigating the cellular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases, with an emphasis on translational approaches for early diagnosis. In this interview by […] Most neurological disorders underdiagnosed in Nigeria, stronger healthcare needed for patients —Moses Ataben, neuroscientist, US-based scholar Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Day of the African Child: AHF empowers young men with reignited Boys2Men programme

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In addition to celebrating children across Africa as the hope and future of the continent, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria said it’s marking this year’s Day of the African Child with the revitalization of AHF’s Boys2Men programme. In a statement made available to thesun.ng, the Advocacy and Marketing Manager, Steve Aborisade, […] The post Day of the African Child: AHF empowers young men with reignited Boys2Men programme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare

From Rebecca Samuel, Lagos The recently concluded 2025 editions of WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos delivered a powerful boost to West Africa’s healthcare sector, reinforcing the event’s role as a key platform for healthcare innovation, investment, and policy dialogue. Held at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, the three-day gathering brought together more than 8,000 […] The post WHX Lagos, WHX Labs wraps up with major strides for West African healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago How IfeanHealth bridges knowledge gap in Prosthetists, Orthotists care nationwide

In just a decade of its existence, IfeanHealth, Nigeria’s leading provider for prosthetics and orthotics healthcare solutions, has, through a read more How IfeanHealth bridges knowledge gap in Prosthetists, Orthotists care nationwide

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1 week ago Healthcare system: Nigeria still suffering from Olikoye Ransome

By Enyeribe Ejiogu    President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, Pharm Ayuba Tanko Ibrahim, has reiterated that the decision taken by the regime of former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, to make doctors head health facilities nationwide has continued to hobble the healthcare system, making Nigerians the ultimate losers. Squarely, he laid […] The post Healthcare system: Nigeria still suffering from Olikoye Ransome-Kuti’s advice to IBB –Ibrahim, PSN President appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care

From Lateef Dada, Osogbo The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other stakeholders in the health sector have advocated improved funding for maternal and child health care. The experts, who came together to discuss the challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare financing at a workshop and stakeholders’ engagement on budgeting and financing of Primary Healthcare and maternal […] The post UNICEF, health stakeholders advocate improved funding for maternal, child health care appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Multinational diagnostics Roche expands in Nigeria to boost healthcare access

Roche Diagnostics, the world’s largest biotechnology company, has launched its new diagnostics legal entity in Nigeria in a key move read more Multinational diagnostics Roche expands in Nigeria to boost healthcare access

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2 w. ago “Let’s Stop Travelling Abroad For Healthcare” – Dangote Tells Nigerians

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has called on Nigerians to stop seeking medical treatment abroad and instead focus on building a strong local pharmaceutical industry. He made this appeal during a panel session at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event held in Lagos on Wednesday Dangote, who emphasised the importance of healthcare access for all citizens, […] The post “Let’s Stop Travelling Abroad For Healthcare” – Dangote Tells Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PSHAN Banks On AI, Creative Energy To Transform Nigeria’s Health Sector

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has set its sights on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the creative industry as a move to reimagine the Nigerian healthcare system. Recall the Nigerian health sector faces a multitude of challenges that hinder effective service delivery and equitable access to care. Chief among these are inadequate funding, […]

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2 w. ago TETFund: Solving Brain Drain In Nigeria’s Healthcare, Academic Systems

Nigeria is facing an escalating crisis as brain drain continues to deplete its most critical sectors healthcare and education. The persistent migration of skilled professionals in search of better opportunities abroad is severely undermining the country’s capacity to deliver essential services to its citizens. At the heart of the issue is the loss of highly […]

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2 w. ago Medical expert seeks policy for free healthcare, education for vulnerable Nigerians

Babatunde Okewale, a leading Nigerian medical expert and Group Medical Director of St Ives Hospital has canvassed for government policies read more Medical expert seeks policy for free healthcare, education for vulnerable Nigerians

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2 w. ago Avon HMO Takes Hypertension Awareness to the Streets with #NoTension Medical Outreach

Lagos, Nigeria – As part of its unwavering commitment to preventive healthcare, Avon HMO, one of Nigeria’s leading Health Management read more Avon HMO Takes Hypertension Awareness to the Streets with #NoTension Medical Outreach

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2 w. ago EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy on Nigeria’s healthcare

The European Union (EU) says it will spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions. Inga Stephanowicz, head of section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, said at the Project Developers Roundtable Workshop for NISHP in Abuja that the project aimed at […] The post EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy on Nigeria’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy in Nigeria’s healthcare

The European Union (EU) says it will spend €10.4 million on Nigeria Solar for Health Project (NISHP) to provide primary healthcare centres with reliable and sustainable solar energy solutions. Inga Stephanowicz, head of section, Green & Digital Economy, EU, said at the Project Developers Roundtable Workshop for NISHP in Abuja that the project aimed at […] The post EU to spend €10.4m on sustainable energy in Nigeria’s healthcare appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Afrexim’s medical centre to plug Nigeria’s $2bn healthcare loss

… as $300m facility opens Thursday to create over 5,000 jobs Afreximbank’s $300 million African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) read more Afrexim’s medical centre to plug Nigeria’s $2bn healthcare loss

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2 w. ago Stakeholders flag off nationwide campaign to combat malaria in Nigeria

By Bianca Iboma-Emefu In a powerful display of commitment to public health, several students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria have united with essential stakeholders from the healthcare, education, government, and private sectors to launch a nationwide campaign aimed at ending malaria. The initiative, kicked off in Abuja, includes an open competition portal for innovative entries […] The post Stakeholders flag off nationwide campaign to combat malaria in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oniru of Iruland champions healthcare partnership for community

By Johnson Adebowale In a rare and symbolic meeting between traditional leadership and private healthcare innovation, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulwasiu Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iruland, paid a landmark visit to Reddington Multi-specialists Hospital in Victoria Island, Lagos. The visit, which took place as part of his five-year coronation anniversary celebrations, was more than […] The post Oniru of Iruland champions healthcare partnership for community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation sign $2.26m pact to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare

Tribune Online WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation sign $2.26m pact to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare The World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and TY Danjuma Foundation have signed a landmark US$ 2.26 million agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s national health priorities over the next decade. WHO, TY Danjuma Foundation sign $2.26m pact to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare Tribune Online

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