42 h. ago How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi

Tribune Online How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi The Fathers for Good Health (F4H) is a UNICEF-led initiative focused on engaging fathers in promoting positive health-seeking behaviors, particularly regarding childhood immunization. The initiative seeks to leverage fathers’ influence within their communities to encourage wider acceptance and uptake of vaccines and other essential healthcare services. Since it’s inception in 2024, in Bauchi state, the […] How fathers are promoting positive health practices in Bauchi Tribune Online

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55 h. ago WHO Launches Global Push For 50% Tax Hike On Tobacco, Alcohol, Sugary Drinks 

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled a bold new initiative urging countries to raise the real prices of tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% through targeted health taxes by 2035. The initiative, dubbed “3 by 35”, aims to combat the rising toll of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), ease pressure on overburdened health […]

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69 h. ago Lagos, Interswitch launch BIMS to transform healthcare delivery

By Doris Obinna African technology, Interswitch has partnered with the Lagos State Government to launch a new digital Blood Inventory Management System (BIMS) and revamped Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC) website. This milestone, achieved in June 2025, is part of the Lagos State Health Information Platform (Lagos SHIP), a broader digital initiative powered by […] The post Lagos, Interswitch launch BIMS to transform healthcare delivery appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion

From Chinese Anuforo TikTok has announced the expansion of its $2.3 million global mental health fund to Sub-Saharan Africa, marking a significant step in the platform’s commitment to digital well-being across the continent. The announcement came during TikTok’s inaugural Digital Well-being Summit held in Johannesburg, which convened policymakers, mental health experts, NGOs, and industry leaders […] The post TikTok boosts African mental health initiatives with $2.3m fund expansion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Cross River to integrate HIV response with Health Insurance Scheme

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The Cross River State government is planning to integrate its HIV response mechanism with the state’s health insurance scheme.  This initiative aims to reduce the financial burden on the less privileged and vulnerable populations, particularly orphans. Dr. Charles Iwara, Director General of the State Agency for the Control of AIDS SACA, […] The post Cross River to integrate HIV response with Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors

Tribune Online Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors Award-winning Afrobeats superstar Adekunle Gold, through his foundation, has announced the 5 Star Care, which will provide comprehensive free health insurance to 1000 sickle cell warriors. For this initiative, the Adekunle Gold Foundation is partnering with the Lagos State Health Scheme Management (LASHMA), Sickle Cell Management Initiatives (SAMI), and the Lagos State Ministry of Health. […] Adekunle Gold rolls out health insurance scheme for sickle cell warriors Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sickle Cell: Ekiti Enrolls 1,000 Patients In Health Insurance Scheme

Over 1,000 sickle cell ‘warriors’ have been registered into the Ekiti State Health Insurance Scheme to reduce the disease financial burden on them and improving their total wellbeing as well as their health status. Executive Director of a non-governmental organisation, O.A. Initiative, Dr Ayomide Olanipekun disclosed this said the people were registered in 2023 to […]

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2 w. ago 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi

Tribune Online 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi 160 men have been engaged as a volunteer support group to promote and boost access to healthcare service delivery in Misau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The men are operating under the Fathers for Good Health (F4H) initiative, a programme supported by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office. The Fathers for […] 160 volunteer men mobilised to boost healthcare access in Bauchi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Lasaco doubles shareholders’ fund in Q1, eyes market expansion

Lasaco Assurance Plc grew its shareholders’ fund by 101 percent in the first quarter of 2025, signaling renewed investor confidence read more Lasaco doubles shareholders’ fund in Q1, eyes market expansion

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2 w. ago World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja On World Blood Donor Day 2025, Haima Health Initiative, a non-governmental organisation, highlighted that Nigeria requires approximately 1.7 million pints of blood annually but meets only 38 per cent of this demand, contributing to preventable deaths and health crises. The founder of Haima Health Initiative, Bukola Bolarinwa, in a statement released […] The post World Blood Donor Day: Poor donation fuelling deaths, others appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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last month Not All Mental Health Issues Require Medication, SDF Founder Tells Nigerians

The Country Director, Secure-D-Future International Initiative, Chinaemerem Iwuanyanwu, has said mental health challenges in Nigeria are significant, marked by limited access to services and a lack of social awareness and an inadequacy of mental health professionals. According to research, approximately 25-30% of Nigerians experience mental illness, but less than 10% have access to professional care. […]

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