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HEALTHOct 11Malnutrition: Nigerian governors to establish national nutrition intervention fundHe said governors of the 36 states of the federation had resolved to declare war on hunger by launching a nationwide nutrition emergency. The post Malnutrition: Nigerian governors to establish national nutrition intervention fund appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 9Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMAThe Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has stressed the need to make mental health care affordable and accessible to young Nigerians, warning that the cost of professional support often prevents young people from seeking help when they need it. The post Mental health care must be made affordable for young Nigerians — NMA appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govtNigeria lacks adequate specialists and facilities to manage mental illnesses, the Lagos State Government has said, calling for a shift towards preventive mental healthcare to address growing mental health challenges, particularly among young people. The post Nigeria lacks mental health specialists – Lagos govt appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — AnabaThe Editor of Vanguard, Mr Eze Anaba, has called for urgent action to address mental health challenges among young Nigerians, warning that stigma, limited access to care and the harmful effects of social media remain major concerns for youth wellbeing. The post Social media, stigma worsening youth mental health in Nigeria — Anaba appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDCThe NCDC identified late presentation of patients as a factor contributing to the higher case fatality rate. The post Nigeria Records 263 Lassa Fever Deaths, 1,115 Confirmed Cases — NCDC appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHOct 9Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutinyNigeria’s response to mental health challenges facing its youth comes under fresh scrutiny today at the the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 9Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny…..As Vanguard summit holds today By Sola Ogundipe Nigeria’s response to the mental health challenges facing its young people comes under fresh scrutiny today as policymakers, psychiatrists, health professionals, security and correctional authorities, regulators, media and other stakeholders converge in Lagos for the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit holding at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, […] The post Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7Mental health experts demand urgent action on Nigeria’s youth crisisVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 6What the eye can tell us about Nigeria’s health, By Loveth OkorieWorking with primary health centres, schools and community groups, eye clinics can provide education and screening with a route into further care. This fits the NHSRII’s emphasis on bringing care closer to people and the Ministry’s work to include eye care in primary health centres. A school check counts for more when a child receives […] The post What the eye can tell us about Nigeria’s health, By Loveth Okorie appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 5Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in IndiaNew centre aims to make access to specialised treatment in India easier for Nigerian patients and families    A new Fortis Information Centre has been inaugurated in Abuja, creating a local point of contact for Nigerians seeking access to specialised and advanced medical treatment at Fortis hospitals in India.  The Information Centre, inaugurated on 1 […] The post Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
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 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
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