Category: Health
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AGROCHEMICAL MISUSE: EXPERTS PUSH FOR STRONGER FARMER EDUCATION
Agriculture experts are calling for stronger awareness campaigns to tackle the misuse of agrochemicals among Nigerian farmers, warning that a major communication gap is fueling the problem. Speaking in Lagos, agriculture communication specialist Ismail Olawale said many smallholder farmers lack access to clear, understandable information on how to safely use these products. According to him,…
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ROAD TO CLOT: NEW DRIVE BRINGS HIDDEN BLEEDING DISORDERS INTO THE LIGHT
For many Nigerians, unexplained bleeding has gone on for years—misread, mistreated, and often undiagnosed. A new nationwide outreach, “Road to Clot: Reaching the Undiagnosed,” is changing that by taking screening for bleeding disorders like Haemophilia directly into communities. The initiative by the Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria aims to identify people living with prolonged or unexplained…
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WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS: NIGERIA’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM STILL STUCK ON “NO NETWORK”
Dial 112 in an emergency and hope the network cooperates—that’s the harsh reality experts say is slowing down Nigeria’s emergency response system when lives are literally on the line. Nigeria’s emergency response system is battling a problem that no siren can fix: poor telecoms connectivity. At a workshop in Abuja, the National Coordinator of NEMSAS,…
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WHEN VISION FAILS, HELP STEPS IN: YABA HOSPITAL BRINGS FREE EYE CARE TO THE COMMUNITY
In a city where many are squinting through life—some literally—Yaba Psychiatric Hospital and partners just turned “I can’t see clearly” into “let’s fix it for free.” The Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, has teamed up with Gift Health Plus Inc. to offer free eye care services aimed at reducing preventable blindness and improving vision in the…
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AFRICA CDC GOES FROM 34% TO 95%: HEALTH AGENCY ROLLS OUT $463M POWER BOOST
From tighter budgets to bigger impact, Africa’s top health agency is now spending smarter, scaling faster, and showing that continental health security is no longer playing small. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has hit a major milestone—95% budget utilisation and a $463 million grant portfolio, marking a sharp…
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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“HIGH TODAY, LOW TOMORROW”: MARWA SOUNDS ALARM ON YOUTH DRUG CRISIS
The buzz may feel good now, but Nigeria’s anti-drug boss says the crash is costing a whole generation its future. Nigeria’s drug war front just got louder and more urgent. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised the red flag, warning that rising drug abuse among youths is no longer just a bad habit…
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SHIFT TO PREVENTIVE HEALTH, WALK FOR WELLNESS: EXPERT URGES NIGERIANS
From daily walks to early screenings, a health advocate is calling on Nigerians to take charge of their health before illness strikes. Mr Lorenz Mba, a health advocate, urged Nigerians to move from reactive to preventive healthcare during the sixth edition of the “Let’s Waka with Q-Life and HEI” road walk in Lagos. The event,…
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AKWA IBOM HEALTH AGENCY BAGS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Health insurance drive earning praise as hundreds of thousands gain access to affordable care. The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency has been hailed for its impact after its Executive Secretary, Arthur Igbemi, was inducted into the African Leadership for Development and Humanitarian Service Hall of Fame. The honour, presented by the Humanitarian Institute of…
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FAO PUSHES PREVENTIVE ANIMAL HEALTH TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY
Nigeria’s livestock sector could unlock huge food and economic gains — but experts say prevention, not outbreak response, is the real game changer. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says preventive animal healthcare is critical to strengthening Nigeria’s livestock industry and securing the nation’s food supply. Speaking in Ibadan at the graduation of new veterinary…
