1 hour ago Iwosan acquires Paelon Memorial Hospital, deepens leadership in Nigeria’s healthcare sector

Iwosan Investments Limited, a leading healthcare investment holding company, has acquired Paelon Memorial Hospital, one of Lagos’ foremost multi-specialist healthcare read more Iwosan acquires Paelon Memorial Hospital, deepens leadership in Nigeria’s healthcare sector

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8 h. ago One Doctor Attends To 3,500 Patients — Minister Of State For Health

The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has revealed that Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of doctors, with one doctor currently attending to about 3,500 patients. Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Salako said the global shortage of healthcare workers has worsened migration across borders, including from […] The post One Doctor Attends To 3,500 Patients — Minister Of State For Health appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Nigeria’s MARMAR wins Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, advances to AI summit in Dubai

Nigeria’s fast-rising health technology startup, MARMAR, has emerged winner of the Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, taking home the top read more Nigeria’s MARMAR wins Meta Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, advances to AI summit in Dubai

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22 h. ago ‘Christian genocide’: Peter Obi breaks silence on Trump’s threats against Nigeria

Obi said the killings are avoidable and attributed the worsening situation to weak leadership, poor governance, and lack of commitment from those in authority.

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22 h. ago Nigeria facing health workforce crisis amid global shortage — Minister

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, says Nigeria is facing a severe shortage of

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38 h. ago Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthen local health systems. The project, named Quality Uplift for Advancing Local Industry in Medicine Standards […]

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45 h. ago #StopHPVforHer campaign garners millions online in Nigeria’s fight against HPV, cervical cancer

Following its launch on October 1st “StopHPVforHer” campaign, BellaNaija has sparked a movement uniting medical professionals, filmmakers, and health advocates read more #StopHPVforHer campaign garners millions online in Nigeria’s fight against HPV, cervical cancer

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47 h. ago Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Capacity Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthen local health systems. The project, named Quality Uplift for Advancing Local Industry in Medicine Standards […]

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4 d. ago Why fight against wild polio is not over for Nigeria yet – Experts

Despite Nigeria attaining wild poliovirus-free status, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) and public health experts have warned that the read more Why fight against wild polio is not over for Nigeria yet – Experts

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4 d. ago LG Electronics, AXA Mansard Partner To Offer Free Malaria Insurance

LG Electronics has partnered with AXA Mansard Health to provide free malaria insurance to Nigerians, particularly its customers. According to the two firms, the initiative, launched under LG’s Life’s Good Care Campaign, aims to reduce the burden of malaria on Nigerian families by offering insurance coverage for malaria treatment, improving access to healthcare services, and […]

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5 d. ago NMA Partners Foundation, Donates Sanitary Towels To Female Prison Inmates Nationwide

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in partnership with Diatom Impact Foundation, founded by Dr. Akindele Akintoye, has donated sanitary towels to all female inmates in Custodial Centres nationwide, to assist in promoting menstrual hygiene and health. During the presentation at the national headquarters of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) in Abuja, the NMA President, Dr. […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria faces mental health crisis with one psychiatrist per 880,000 people — Expert

Nigeria is facing a mental health crisis of alarming proportions, with only one psychiatrist available to serve about 880,000 citizens, according to Professor Emmanuel Alhassan, who has warned that the nation’s fragile psychological wellbeing threatens its overall development.

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5 d. ago Foundation, experts decry rising trauma among Nigerian girls amid mental health gaps

Mental health experts and the Ladies of Virtue and Excellence foundation have expressed concerns over rising cases of trauma among read more Foundation, experts decry rising trauma among Nigerian girls amid mental health gaps

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6 d. ago 50 Nigerian health firms advance funding discussions under PVAC’s $2bn facility

As SPAN, PVAC sign MoU to boost local production of scientific, healthcare products At least 50 Nigerian healthcare companies are read more 50 Nigerian health firms advance funding discussions under PVAC’s $2bn facility

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7 d. ago FG, EU to boost investment, manufacturing capacity in Nigeria’s health sector

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the European Union (EU) are joining forces to drive large-scale investment and expand manufacturing capacity within Nigeria’s health sector.

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7 d. ago Resident doctors issue 19 demands to avert indefinite strike

•Say FG owing health workers N38bn allowance The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has listed 19 demands which it described as minimum expectations required to avert a total and indefinite nationwide strike scheduled to commence on Saturday. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the President, Dr Muhammad Suleiman, stated this on Monday […]

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8 d. ago PSI Nigeria Unveils Audiovisuals In Vernacular To Promote Menstrual Health Education

Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria, through its Menstrual Health and Hygiene—No Wahala (MH-NoW) project, has launched two culturally relevant audiovisual materials aimed at promoting menstrual health awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging positive hygiene practices among adolescent girls and young women. PSIN Communication and training specialist, Temitope Alfred, in a statement, explained that the audiovisuals, titled […]

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8 d. ago Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Expert

In a major shake-up on Friday, President Bola Tinubu replaced General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff. The post Rotation Of Service Chiefs Will Not Solve Nigeria’s Security Problem — Expert appeared first on Channels Television.

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9 d. ago NGO launches ‘Women &Co’ in Nigeria to motivate health, climate resilience

In order to place women at the center of innovation for health and climate resilience, Pathfinder International has launched a read more NGO launches ‘Women &Co’ in Nigeria to motivate health, climate resilience

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9 d. ago Reform Bills stall at House of Reps over committees’ inaction

For months, several important bills that could improve Nigeria’s health, education, agriculture and electoral systems have have been gathering dust read more Reform Bills stall at House of Reps over committees’ inaction

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