Health

Period poverty meets leadership gap as NAFA targets 1,500 girls with sports-led intervention

The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) is expanding its efforts to address period poverty and limited access to mentorship, through…

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Akwa Ibom launches long-acting HIV prevention drug to tackle new infection

The Akwa Ibom government has launched the Long-Acting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, LENACAPAVIR (LEN-PrEP) drug, a new HIV injectable prevention therapy aimed…

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Nigerian physiotherapist wins Africa’s highest professional honour

A Nigerian-born physiotherapist and academic, Efe Useh, has been honoured with the prestigious World Physiotherapy Africa Region Award, one of…

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Kaduna becomes first state to domesticate national WDC guideline – NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Kaduna State has become the first state in Nigeria to…

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HFN sees new bill increasing Nigeria’s health financing options

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has applauded the passage of a pro-health tax reform bill by the Nigerian Senate,…

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Britain’s surrogacy demand is fuelling a fertility boom in Nigeria

For years, British couples seeking children through surrogacy looked to established international destinations such as the United States, Ukraine, and…

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Why millions still lack access to life-saving medical tests

Artificial intelligence can now detect diseases faster. Genomic technology is making personalised treatment possible. Digital health records are improving patient…

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Cholera: Avoid self-medication, seek professional medical assistance – NMA warns

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Borno State Branch, has urged residents to desist from self-medication and seek professional medical care…

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Why Nigerian women still die giving birth despite 30,000 Primary Healthcare Centres

In Nigeria, too many women still face serious challenges when trying to access safe and timely care during childbirth. For…

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C’River, Agua Global Services seal $42m deal to revive water board

The Cross-River State government has signed a $42 million public-private partnership (PPP) agreement with Agua Global Services Limited to revive…

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