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HEALTHOct 4Nigerian drugmaker Fidson selected to manufacture generic influenza antiviral under global licenceThe selected manufacturers are from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Uganda, Ukraine and Vietnam. The post Nigerian drugmaker Fidson selected to manufacture generic influenza antiviral under global licence appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 4Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warnBy Chioma Obinna As Vanguard Newspapers holds its fourth Mental Health Summit in Lagos, stakeholders have warned that Nigeria’s Mental Health Act is dying from neglect, with critical provisions of the law remaining largely unimplemented amid a widening treatment gap and a severe shortage of mental health professionals. The 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit, scheduled […] The post Vanguard summit: Nigeria risks losing gains of Mental Health Act, experts warn appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 2FG urged to declare emergency in health sector as Nigeria marks 66By Esther Onyegbula The Federal Government has been urged to declare a state of emergency in Nigeria’s health sector amid the mass exodus of medical professionals from the country. Convener and host of The Convergence 2026, Mr. Fakuyi Adewale Banjo, made the call during the annual Independence Day medical outreach organised by The Convergence 2026 […] The post FG urged to declare emergency in health sector as Nigeria marks 66 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 2Nigeria develops digital health architecture to integrate health systemsThe architecture, he said, is built around a Health Information Exchange with a Shared Health Record and national registries for clients, health facilities and health workers, anchored on the principle of “one patient, one health record.” The post Nigeria develops digital health architecture to integrate health systems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 1Experts seek increased investment, reforms to tackle Nigeria’s health workforce crisisThe event brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals, development partners and other stakeholders to examine workforce shortages, migration trends, retention challenges and the opportunities and concerns surrounding task-shifting and task-sharing policies. The post Experts seek increased investment, reforms to tackle Nigeria’s health workforce crisis appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 1NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care…Experts seek AI, digital technology to bridge specialist gapBy Matthew Johnson Nigeria needs more orthodontists and wider access to specialist dental care as demand for treatment of dental and craniofacial conditions continues to grow, experts have said.The call came as the Nigerian Association of Orthodontists, NAO, marked its 20th anniversary, with specialists urging greater investment […] The post NAO at 20: Nigeria needs more orthodontists, wider access to care appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 1Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation…Calls for early checks, healthier diets, exercise as warning signs go unnoticed By Chioma Obinna The Nigerian Heart Foundation, NHF, has disclosed that over 235,000 Nigerians die from cardiovascular diseases annually, warning that many heart conditions develop silently from childhood into adulthood.The Foundation, at a press conference to mark the 2026 World Heart Day in […] The post Over 235,000 Nigerians die from heart-related disease yearly — Heart Foundation appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 30Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola…for the Tinubu administration to translate this year’s anniversary theme of “Consolidating Nigeria’s Renewed Hope for Shared Prosperity” beyond the slogan in the health sector at least, it must focus on financial protection as the immediate health-sector priority… This means rapidly expanding publicly financed health insurance for poor and vulnerable households rather than relying predominantly […] The post Nigeria at 66: Musings on the health sector in the Renewed Hope era, By Olayinka Atilola appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 30Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCsOrodata Science has flagged persistent infrastructure, water supply, staffing and accessibility challenges affecting primary healthcare centres across Nigeria, particularly facilities located in hard to reach communities. The post Orodata raises alarm over infrastructure, staffing gaps in Nigeria’s PHCs appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 29Nigeria among high - volume markets for new $1 HIV , syphilis , hepatitis B testing bundleNigeria is identified as a major market for a new, affordable testing bundle for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B. This development aims to increase access to critical disease diagnostics in high-volume regions.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHSep 29Nigeria among high-volume markets for new $1 HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B testing bundleThe companies said their analysis identified Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and South Africa among the countries with the largest potential markets for antenatal hepatitis B screening. The post Nigeria among high-volume markets for new $1 HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B testing bundle appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 27Nigerian foundation urges early screening in battle against childhood cancerThe Okapi Cancer Foundation made the appeal during a childhood cancer awareness walk in Abuja, aimed at promoting awareness, mobilizing public participation, and raising resources for children battling cancer and their familiesAfricanews [en]
HEALTHSep 26Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at UN meetingNigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries and ensure equitable access to vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The post Nigeria demands fairer pandemic financing, vaccine access at UN meeting appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 25Britain sends team to South Sudan as country braces for EbolaExperts deployed to the capital are on hand to assist with testing, infection control and awareness, in anticipation of imported casesThe Telegraph
HEALTHSep 25Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeonsBy Chioma Obinna Experts in orthopaedic and trauma care have called for a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s approach to treating patients with traumatic and musculoskeletal injuries, warning that successful surgery alone does not necessarily translate into recovery or restoration of normal life. They said effective trauma care requires a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach in which surgeons, […] The post Nigeria’s trauma burden calls for coordinated care — Orthopaedic surgeons appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 24Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol“Casualties have occurred due to the consumption of unregulated and adulterated alcohol containing high levels of methanol,” the advisory stated. The post Canada warns citizens in Nigeria against unregulated alcohol appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 24Ebola: Nigeria on high alert as cases rise in DRCPremium Times
HEALTHSep 23Ebola: NCDC places Nigeria on high alertVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 23NCDC Releases Advisory On Ebola, Says Nigeria On ‘High Alert’Channels TV
HEALTHSep 23MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothersBy Chioma Obinna MTN Group Foundation and the Gates Foundation on Tuesday launched an AI-enabled maternal health platform targeting 500,000 Nigerian women by 2030.The Nigeria Maternal Health Multiplier will also equip 5,000 frontline health workers with digital tools to detect pregnancy and childbirth complications early and support 500 primary healthcare facilities to provide higher-quality maternal […] The post MTN, Gates launch AI platform to reach 500,000 Nigerian mothers appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 22MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in NigeriaThe initiative will use AI, mobile technology and improved connectivity to support pregnant women, health workers and primary healthcare facilities The post MTN, Gates Foundation launch AI initiative to improve maternal healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 22Lassa fever deaths rise to 259 as Nigeria records 1,086 confirmed casesPremium Times
HEALTHSep 21Lessons from a Singaporean surgeon in Sudan austere hospitalA Singaporean surgeon shares experiences and lessons from working in an austere hospital in Sudan. This provides insights into healthcare delivery in challenging environments.straitstimes.com · Singapore
HEALTHBREAKINGSep 19Suspected alcohol poisoning in Nigeria's Ondo State kills at least 49 peopleFrance 24 [en]