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HEALTHJul 31Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergencyYET, consider this: Right inside the major car park on inner Marina on Lagos Island, stretching from directly opposite the UBA Headquarters Building to the Old Kingsway Building (just before Oando gas station), is a public toilet. Five years ago, it had eight pit latrines and four urinaries. The stench oozing forth from inside is […] The post Menace of open defecation: Nigeria’s silent sanitation emergency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 31Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola… As young doctors gain leadership, financial, career skills beyond medical school By Sola Ogundipe Mentorship could become one of Nigeria’s most effective tools for retaining young doctors, even as the country continues to lose medical professionals to opportunities abroad, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has said. Speaking at […] The post Mentoring Key to Stem Nigeria’s Brain Drain — Ogunsola appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young NigeriansBy Sola Ogundipe Fresh momentum behind the implementation of Nigeria’s hypertension resolution has reignited calls for urgent action to tackle the growing burden of high blood pressure among young Nigerians, amid warnings from health experts that the condition can no longer be regarded as a disease of old age. Making the call, a registered dietitian […] The post Expert demands urgent action as hypertension surges among young Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millionsBy Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s drive towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC) received a boost with the official introduction of the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Product (GIFSHIP), a scheme designed to extend affordable healthcare to millions of Nigerians in the informal sector and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At the formal launch in Lagos, […] The post Social health insurance: GIFSHIP targets Nigeria’s uninsured millions appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHANBy Sola Ogundipe The Adopt-a-Primary Healthcare Facility Project (APHFP) has provided healthcare services to nearly one million Nigerians in the past three years, underscoring the impact of revitalising primary healthcare centres and expanding access to quality care, the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) has said. Speaking on the initiative’s impact, PSHAN’s Director of […] The post Revitalised PHCs deliver care to 1m Nigerians — PSHAN appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 30Shettima: Nigeria accounts for 10.5% of Africa’s cancer burden…Targets 30% reduction by 2030 By Folarin Kehinde ABUJA — Vice President Kashim Shettima has raised concerns over Nigeria’s growing cancer burden, disclosing that the country accounts for about 10.5 per cent of Africa’s cancer cases and deaths. He also announced the Federal Government’s target to reduce the country’s cancer burden by 30 per cent […] The post Shettima: Nigeria accounts for 10.5% of Africa’s cancer burden appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 29Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV responseHowever, she warned that changing global economic realities and declining development assistance require the country to rethink how it finances its HIV programme. The post Nigeria seeks stronger domestic funding to sustain HIV response appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 29New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awarenessThe call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of ‘Sickle Cell Anaemia: The Audacity of Hope’, a new book by Funmilayo Braithwaite, with medical contributions from Abayomi Adegbite and Moji Aiyemo. The post New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awareness appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 29Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reformsBy Adeola Badru The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Oyo State chapter, has raised concerns over the declining state of the country’s healthcare system, warning that urgent reforms in healthcare leadership, funding and workforce retention are needed to prevent a deeper crisis. The association made the call on Wednesday during its 2026 Annual General Meeting and […] The post Over 16,000 Nigerian doctors emigrated in six years, NMA demands healthcare reforms appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 28Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — ExpertsThey made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held in Abuja. The post Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 28Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health systemHe explained that these principles would guide the development of health information exchanges, disease registries, and targeted data centres, while shaping the implementation of digital health interventions across the country. The post Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health system appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 285 foods Nigerians love but are dangerous to healthNigerian cuisine is celebrated for its rich flavours, cultural significance and wide variety of dishes. While many of these meals are nutritious and safe when prepared correctly, some can pose health risks if handled improperly or eaten too often. The post 5 foods Nigerians love but are dangerous to health appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 27What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By Chinedu MoghaluWHA79 confirms that Nigeria’s reforms are moving with the emerging global consensus on country ownership, sustainable financing, workforce mobility, antimicrobial resistance and health sovereignty. Under President Tinubu and Professor Pate, the course has been set. Its worth will rest on a simpler test: whether it delivers reliable care, financial protection and better health for Nigerians. […] The post What WHA79 says about Nigeria’s health reforms, By Chinedu Moghalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 2610 , 000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative OfficialAn official states that 10,000 Nigerians are benefiting from a 2026 diaspora health initiative. This highlights efforts to provide health support to the Nigerian diaspora.premiumtimesng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 2610,000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative — OfficialAmong the achievements highlighted by the minister were the training of over 1,000 frontline health workers on the Safer Births Bundle of Care in Kano, Kaduna and Sokoto states The post 10,000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 2520 , 000 Nigerian Health Workers Relocate Abroad in One YearA report indicates that 20,000 Nigerian health workers have moved abroad within a year. This significant emigration trend has implications for Nigeria's healthcare sector.punchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHJul 23How Sudan war is putting cancer patients at riskHow Sudan war is putting cancer patients at riskAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHJul 22“It is well” is not a strategy: What Nigeria is refusing to confront about mental health, By Hauwa OjeifoAfter over ten years of listening, one thing became increasingly clear: psychological distress in Nigeria rarely exists in isolation. It is deeply intertwined with economic uncertainty, caregiving responsibilities, insecurity, unemployment, family conflict and the daily pressures of survival. Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions of mental health, emotional distress, and related experiences that some readers […] The post “It is well” is not a strategy: What Nigeria is refusing to confront about mental health, By Hauwa Ojeifo appeared first on Premium Times NigeriPremium Times
HEALTHJul 22Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shiftsA resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHJul 22A Tunisian phosphate plant that sickens children so US , Europe can get fertilizerA phosphate plant in Tunisia is reportedly causing illness in children, which allows the US and Europe to obtain fertilizer. This raises concerns about the human cost of global supply chains for essential commodities.news.mongabay.com · Indonesia
HEALTHJul 22Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in NigeriaBy Ayomide Ladipo & Lois Sambo The day begins early at Kabusa Primary Healthcare Centre. Before the morning sun fully settles over the community, the waiting area is already alive with activity. The cries of babies in their mothers’ arms. Pregnant women gently rubbing their growing bellies as they wait for antenatal check-ups. Children cling to […] The post Yohanna Kusau: A quiet champion of primary healthcare in Nigeria appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHJul 21Egypt Cancer Mortality Falls 23 . 5 %, Incidence Drops 17 . 2 % Egypt has reported a 23.5% decrease in cancer mortality and a 17.2% drop in cancer incidence.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
HEALTHJul 21Nigerian lawmakers worry over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe foodThe lawmakers urged the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, NAFDAC, SON and the NCDC to strengthen nationwide surveillance, routine inspections and certification processes covering the entire food production and distribution chain. The post Nigerian lawmakers worry over 53,000 annual deaths linked to unsafe food appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHJul 21Stroke in Nigeria : Neurologists Raise Alarm as Cases SurgeNeurologists in Nigeria are expressing concern over a significant increase in stroke cases in the country. This surge indicates a public health issue requiring attention.punchng.com · Nigeria
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