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HEALTHSep 611.2m Nigerians battle diabetes as stakeholders seek safer sugar cuts… NIFST, ISA call for science-based food reformulation, stronger local research By Chioma Obinna With an estimated 11.2 million Nigerians living with diabetes, food scientists and industry stakeholders have called for science-based measures to reduce sugar consumption without compromising food safety, quality or consumer choice. The stakeholders, under the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and […] The post 11.2m Nigerians battle diabetes as stakeholders seek safer sugar cuts appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 6Brain drain: Nigeria risks losing more eye specialists, OSN warnsBy Damilola Samuel Nigeria’s shortage of eye-care specialists could worsen as more ophthalmologists leave the country, with the Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria (OSN) estimating that the migration of a single specialist could cost the economy about $150,000 annually. The President of OSN, Dr Gloria Patrick-Ferife, raised the concern in a communiqué issued at the end […] The post Brain drain: Nigeria risks losing more eye specialists, OSN warns appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 5Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure in ThailandUbiribo began experiencing chest pain and twice lost consciousness while having a massage with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, after the procedure The post Nigerian-British businessman dies after penis enlargement procedure appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 4How Nigeria Can Bridge The Gap Between Traditional Healers And Specialist HospitalsPublic health leaders argue that traditional medicine and modern hospital care do not need to fight each other, but can instead operate a collaborative referral system. The post How Nigeria Can Bridge The Gap Between Traditional Healers And Specialist Hospitals appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
HEALTHSep 4Atiku decries Nigerians selling kidneys amid economic hardshipVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 3Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schoolsBy Chioma Obinna The United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA, on Thursday called for the establishment of sanitary pad banks in schools across Nigeria to prevent girls from missing classes and examinations because of menstruation. The UNFPA Gender/GBV Management Specialist, Dr. Zubaida Abubakar, made the call at the Nigeria Menstrual Health Product Forum 2026 in Lagos […] The post Period poverty: UNFPA demands pad banks in Nigerian schools appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 3Shady surgeons and Nigeria organ harvestingIn tonight's edition, legal loopholes and gaps about specialised medicine may be driving Illegal organ harvesting in Nigeria. Also, South Sudan may be moving closer to delivering on elections scheduled for December. And on the islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, six colonial era plantation estates have just been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.France 24 [en]
HEALTHSep 2FG targets five million Nigerians with free spectacles , 25 , 000 cataract surgeries by 2027The Federal Government (FG) aims to provide free spectacles to five million Nigerians and perform 25,000 cataract surgeries by 2027. This outlines a government initiative to improve vision health for a significant population.tribuneonlineng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHSep 2Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deathsAccording to the NCDC’s report spanning 10 to 16 August, the confirmed cases were reported in 23 states and 117 local government areas (LGAs) The post Lassa fever: Young adults most affected as Nigeria records 1,035 cases, 252 deaths appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHSep 2NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourismBy Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) said yesterday that its investments in healthcare have saved Nigeria about $200 million in foreign exchange outflows associated with medical tourism. NSIA Managing Director, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, said the intervention was driven by the need to address medical tourism through the establishment of NSIA […] The post NSIA saves Nigeria $200m in medical tourism appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHSep 1Lassa fever deaths hit 252 as Nigeria records 14 new casesVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 30Child Malnutrition Cases Rise in Northern Nigeriapunchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 28NCDC warns Nigerians as Cholera cases surpass 65,000 in 2026Premium Times
HEALTHAug 28ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubesExperts are considering seasoning cubes due to their widespread use in Nigerian households. The post ANALYSIS: Why experts want Nigeria to fortify seasoning cubes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 26Cataracts drive avoidable blindness in over two million Nigerians – OphthalmologistRafindadi said that despite ongoing efforts to tackle avoidable blindness, the country has not achieved the cataract surgical rates required to reduce the burden significantly. The post Cataracts drive avoidable blindness in over two million Nigerians – Ophthalmologist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 26Falana urges FG to enforce NHIA Act, ensure health cover for Nigerians—As stakeholders launch N1bn insurance trust fund for entertainers By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS: Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Mr Femi Falana, has urged the Federal Government to fully implement the National Health Insurance Authority, NHIA, Act, 2022, to guarantee health insurance coverage for Nigerians. Falana said the law, which provides for […] The post Falana urges FG to enforce NHIA Act, ensure health cover for Nigerians appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 26Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promisesWith Nigeria’s 2027 general elections approaching, health advocates are pushing for healthcare to become a more prominent issue in political campaigns and manifestos. The post Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promises appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 25Understanding Nigeria’s new policy on working hours and locum employment, By Chinedu MoghaluThe intendment of the NHSRII for improved health outcomes is that a doctor should finish a call, hand over and go home knowing a rested colleague has taken over. A locum should have a clear contract, regular pay and an end to temporary status. Patients should be treated by a properly staffed team, not one […] The post Understanding Nigeria’s new policy on working hours and locum employment, By Chinedu Moghalu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 24In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, othersAlthough the majority of the cases handled by the UK tribunal did not involve Nigerians, the tribunal heard at least one case involving a Nigerian each month during this period, except in January. The post In one year, the UK Medical Tribunal sanctioned 16 Nigerian doctors for fraud, rape, theft, others appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 23Children at the Centre of Nigeria Worsening Drug CrisisChildren in Nigeria are reportedly at the center of a worsening drug crisis within the country. This highlights a severe and concerning public health issue affecting a vulnerable population.punchng.com · Nigeria
HEALTHAug 223.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap… Experts add: Register them where they are bornBy Chioma Obinna The first cry came, then the rush of hands. A newborn baby girl had just entered the world. While nurses attended to the mother and cleaned the baby, Emmanuel Joseph was already thinking beyond the excitement of fatherhood. He wanted his daughter to exist […] The post 3.5m missing births:: How hospitals can close Nigeria’s registration gap appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 22The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancyBy Dr. Gani Enahoro Nigeria is a country of paradoxes. We boast one of Africa’s largest populations, a youthful demographic, and a livestock sector that is valued at an estimated ₦30 trillion. Yet, we also carry the grim badge of having the lowest life expectancy in the world, a mere 55 years from an average […] The post The meat we eat and the years we lose: How Nigeria’s abattoirs quietly erode our life expectancy appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHAug 21Nigerian actors gather in prayer for Ogogo as he battles stage four cancerPREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Ogogo was diagnosed with stage-four cancer and was receiving treatment in a hospital. The post Nigerian actors gather in prayer for Ogogo as he battles stage four cancer appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHAug 21SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries upAfter US aid cuts disrupted free HIV treatment, some Nigerian patients turn to unproven ‘cures’. The post SPECIAL REPORT: Some Nigerians turn to faith healers as HIV aid dries up appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
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