Category: Health
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PSYCHIATRIST URGES NHIA TO INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH IN INSURANCE COVERAGE
Prof. Taiwo Obindo, President of the Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria, called on the National Health Insurance Authority to include mental health diagnoses and treatments in its benefit package. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, he stressed this would reduce out-of-pocket costs and improve access. Obindo also advocated for mental health integration into primary healthcare,…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK TO STRENGTHEN HEALTHCARE FUNDING
Nigeria is stepping up efforts toward Universal Health Coverage with the launch of a new Accountability Framework for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF). This initiative aims to ensure every Naira dedicated to primary healthcare reaches the intended beneficiaries, improving transparency, citizen involvement, and service delivery especially for vulnerable rural communities. Developed with government,…
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WORLD FIRST: PIG LIVER TRANSPLANTED INTO HUMAN, LIVED SIX MONTHS
Medics have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig liver into a 71-year-old man with liver failure, marking a historic breakthrough. The pig liver functioned for over a month before complications led to its removal, and the patient passed away 171 days later. This landmark case shows promise for xenotransplantation but highlights ongoing challenges like immune…
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NMA SEEKS MORE TIME TO COMPLETE NNAMDI KANU’S HEALTH REPORT
The Nigerian Medical Association’s panel assessing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu’s health has requested an extra week to finish its report. DSS lawyer Suraj Sa’ada said the team wants to be thorough, and the court agreed to adjourn until October 16. Kanu’s fitness to stand trial remains under review following a Sept. 26 court order to…
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FG SLASHES DIALYSIS COST TO ₦12,000, BRINGING RELIEF TO KIDNEY PATIENTS AT UCH IBADAN
Kidney patients at University College Hospital now access affordable dialysis thanks to federal subsidy. Kidney patients at University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, are benefiting from the Federal Government’s subsidy, cutting dialysis costs from ₦50,000 to ₦12,000. Consultant Nephrologists Dr. Samuel Ajayi and Dr. Yemi Raji praised the initiative, highlighting its impact on improving patient access…
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WHY WOMEN LIVE LONGER THAN MEN: NEW INSIGHTS FROM MAX PLANCK RESEARCH
A groundbreaking study reveals evolutionary and genetic roots behind female longevity advantage. Researchers at the Max Planck Society analysed data from over 1,176 mammal and bird species and found that female mammals live on average 12% longer than males, while in birds, males live about 5% longer. The study debunks the idea that environmental pressures…
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NIGERIA LAUNCHES MASSIVE VACCINATION DRIVE TO PROTECT 106 MILLION CHILDREN
A historic campaign unites vaccines and child health services to combat measles, rubella, and polio nationwide. Nigeria, supported by WHO and partners, began one of its largest integrated vaccination campaigns targeting 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis. The two-phase campaign started in 20 high-risk northern states plus Oyo, with expansion to southern states…
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2025 NOBEL PRIZE SEASON BEGINS WITH MEDICINE AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
The world’s top medical breakthrough reveals its latest heroes as Nobel Week kicks off. The 2025 Nobel Prize season opens on Monday with the Physiology or Medicine award announcement by the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, starting no earlier than 11:30 am local time. This prestigious prize recognizes groundbreaking research that advances human health, continuing a…
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NAFDAC SEALS TWO CHINESE SUPERMARKETS, EIGHT COSMETICS SHOPS IN ABUJA FOR SELLING UNREGISTERED PRODUCTS
Crackdown on unapproved, harmful products worth N170 million protects consumers and public health. NAFDAC shut down two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Abuja’s Jabi district and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse market following complaints and intelligence reports. The seized goods included unapproved food items labeled only in Chinese, aphrodisiac pills, body enhancement creams, and toxic cosmetics. Officials…
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FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ARTEMISIA TO UNITE GLOBAL EXPERTS IN ARUSHA
Exploring Artemisia’s promise for health, agriculture, and climate resilience on a global stage. Arusha, Tanzania, will host the groundbreaking first International Symposium on Artemisia from October 8-10, 2025. The event, co-hosted by the Aga Khan Foundation, AKU, and others, will gather over 200 experts worldwide to share research and policies on Artemisia’s medicinal uses, including…
