Category: Health
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FCT LAUNCHES HEALTH INSURANCE FOR JOURNALISTS
New scheme ensures journalists access free treatment for chronic illnesses and better healthcare support. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration, in partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has unveiled a health insurance scheme for journalists, aiming to expand access to quality healthcare. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of Health Services and…
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SLEEP DEPRIVATION BLAMED FOR DISEASES: EXPERT ISSUES HEALTH WARNING
Dr. Makinde says sleepless nights are silently fueling chronic illnesses—here’s how to reclaim healthy sleep. Dr. Moyosore Makinde, Founder of Lifestyle Champions International (LCI) and President of the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria, has sounded the alarm on sleep deprivation as a major driver of diseases during a webinar marking World Sleep Day in…
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GATES FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR 32,000 IN KADUNA
NGO partners with Kaduna State to boost maternal and child health through KADCHMA. The Gates Foundation has announced plans to enroll 32,000 vulnerable residents of Kaduna into the Kaduna State Contributory Health Scheme (KADCHMA) for one year of free healthcare services. Speaking at an enrollment planning meeting, KADCHMA Director-General, Abubakar Hassan, said the initiative will…
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SANWO-OLU REVIVES MONTHLY SANITATION IN LAGOS, URGES RESIDENTS TO JOIN CLEAN-UP DRIVE
Lagos brings back a culture of community cleanliness — but this time without movement restrictions. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reintroduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in Lagos, urging residents to actively participate in keeping the state clean and healthy. Under the revived initiative, sanitation will now hold every last Saturday of the…
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EMIR OF HADEJIA URGES CRACKDOWN ON RUTF DIVERSION
Traditional ruler calls for safeguarding therapeutic food for malnourished children. The Emir of Hadejia, Dr Adamu Abubakar-Maje, has tasked the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify efforts against the diversion and misuse of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) in the state. Speaking through the Galadima of Hadejia, Alhaji Usman Abdul’aziz, the emir urged NOA, traditional leaders,…
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BAUCHI WOMEN JOURNALISTS PUSH FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION RIGHTS
Empowering rural women to claim their rights. The Bauchi State chapter of NAWOJ, in partnership with UNICEF, has called for stronger protection of women’s rights to quality healthcare, education, and justice, marking the 2026 International Women’s Day in Durum Village, Bauchi LGA. Chairperson Hajiya Rashida Yusuf said the event aimed to raise awareness among rural…
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SOLUDO APPOINTS NEW CMD FOR OJUKWU TEACHING HOSPITAL
Anambra strengthens leadership at key health institution. Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Dr Uche Umeakuewulu as the new Chief Medical Director of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Teaching Hospital in Awka, effective March 13. Dr Umeakuewulu, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a focus on gynaecologic oncology and women’s health, succeeds Dr Joe Akabuike. She brings…
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WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA MAKE STRIDES IN AIDS FIGHT, BUT CHALLENGES REMAIN — UNAIDS
Progress is being made in HIV/AIDS response, but experts warn the battle is far from over. The UNAIDS says West and Central Africa have recorded notable gains in recent years in the fight against HIV/AIDS. At a Regional Dialogue on the AIDS Response, UNAIDS reported that in 2024: 81% of people living with HIV knew…
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WHO APPLAUDS NIGERIA’S NEW COSMETICS SAFETY POLICY
Nigeria has taken a major step toward protecting consumers from harmful beauty products, as the country adopts its first national policy on cosmetics safety and health—a move the World Health Organisation (WHO) has strongly welcomed. In a statement on Wednesday, WHO praised the approval of the policy after nearly two decades of stalled attempts, describing…
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DOCTORS, NURSES HEADED TO NIGERIA’S PRISON HOSPITALS
In a move to improve healthcare for inmates, President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses for hospitals across Nigeria’s correctional centres. The decision comes amid concerns over the shortage of medical personnel in several facilities. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo revealed the approval in Abuja while hosting the…
