Tag: #HealthcareInnovation
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FIRST FEMALE EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE INAUGURATES LUTH DERMATOLOGY CENTRE
Professor Yetunde Olumide, the first female Emeritus Professor of Medicine at University of Lagos (UNILAG), inaugurated the new dermatology centre at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Lagos. The centre, described by Olumide as a “centre of excellence for dermatology care,” aims to improve skincare outcomes in Nigeria and serve as a global hub for…
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CARDINAL ONAIYEKAN CALLS FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO END MEDICAL TOURISM IN NIGERIA
Former Archbishop of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged for stronger collaboration between public and private hospitals to stop the growing trend of Nigerians traveling abroad for medical treatment. Speaking in Abuja at the commissioning of new state-of-the-art medical units at Wellington Neurosurgery Hospital, the cardinal condemned medical tourism, especially among Nigerian leaders. He stressed…
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ANAMBRA GOVERNOR SOLUDO REVAMPS 130 PRIMARY HEALTH CENTRES IN 3 YEARS
Governor Chukwuma Soludo is transforming healthcare in Anambra State, having rehabilitated 130 primary healthcare centres (PHCs) with power, water, and modern equipment. Dr Afam Obidike, the state’s Health Commissioner, revealed these achievements during a tour of the new Solution Trauma Centre in Awka. Soludo’s vision includes new hospitals like Okpoko General and Solution Specialist Hospital,…
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WHO NAMES DR. PAVEL URSU NEW REPRESENTATIVE TO NIGERIA TO BOOST HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS
Dr. Pavel Ursu has been appointed as the new World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, aiming to strengthen health partnerships and improve healthcare outcomes nationwide. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, welcomed Ursu, highlighting the COVID-19 pandemic as a key wake-up call to invest in resilient health systems and local vaccine production. Tuggar…
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NBRDA AND LA SHIPSON SET TO PRODUCE HIV DRUGS LOCALLY BY 2026
Nigeria’s push for self-reliance advances with homegrown HIV drug manufacturing launch. The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) and La Shipson Pharmaceutical Ltd have finalized plans to locally produce HIV drugs by early 2026. Following a recent MoU and a delegation visit, the initiative aims to fill healthcare gaps caused by reduced international aid.…
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SOKOTO LAUNCHES TASK FORCE TO CUT MATERNAL AND NEONATAL DEATHS
New initiative aims to give every pregnant woman in Sokoto access to safe delivery and save lives. Sokoto State has inaugurated a task force headed by Health Commissioner Dr. Faruk Wurno to implement the Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII). The program will start in four LGAs hardest hit by maternal deaths, ensuring…
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FCT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ADVANCE PAEDIATRIC SURGICAL CARE
Minister vows to tackle shortages and boost child health through innovation and collaboration. Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State for FCT, at the 24th AGM of the Association of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (Abuja Chapter), highlighted challenges like infrastructure gaps and limited specialists in paediatric surgery. She pledged stronger partnerships, improved training, and tech-driven solutions…
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PROFESSOR SEES HOPE FOR SINGLE LASSA FEVER VACCINE AMID SIMILAR VIRUS STRAINS IN WEST AFRICA
Research reveals close similarity among Lassa virus strains, boosting vaccine development prospects for Nigeria and beyond. Prof. Alash’le Abimiku of the IRCE says studies show minor variations but overall similarity in Lassa virus strains across Nigeria, offering promise for a unified vaccine to combat the disease in West Africa. With over 857 confirmed cases and…
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STAFF COMMITMENT: THE HEARTBEAT OF HEALTHCARE SUCCESS, SAYS DR. ODULANA
Without valuing healthcare workers, even the best hospitals risk collapse, warns healthcare expert. Dr. Debo Odulana, CEO of Cedarcrest Hospital, stresses that staff morale and trust are crucial for effective healthcare. He warns that fear-driven leadership and micromanagement kill commitment, leading to errors, silence, and brain drain. Odulana calls on hospital leaders to build trust-based…
