Tag: #HealthForAll
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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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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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WHO PUSHES FOR STRONGER ACTION TO END TB IN AFRICA BY 2030
Despite progress, tuberculosis still kills thousands across Africa—but WHO says the tools to end it already exist. The World Health Organization (WHO) has renewed its call for urgent action to end tuberculosis (TB) as a public health threat in Africa by 2030, urging governments to step up investment, commitment, and accountability. WHO Regional Director for…
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CHILD DEATHS DROP BY HALF, BUT WHO WARNS GLOBAL PROGRESS IS SLOWING
Millions of lives have been saved since 2000—but the World Health Organization says the fight to protect children is losing momentum. Global child survival has recorded major gains over the past two decades, with under-five deaths dropping from over 10 million in 2000 to 4.9 million in 2024, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).…
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NIGER GOV UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO END MEDICAL TOURISM
Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger State has inaugurated modern health facilities at IBB Specialist Hospital, marking a major push to end medical tourism and boost specialised care in the state. The upgrades include male and female cabin wards, a protacabin wing, a fully equipped Accident & Emergency Unit, a cutting-edge radio diagnostics suite, renal dialysis,…
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1,000 KATSINA RESIDENTS GET FREE EYE SURGERIES, GOVT PROBES MISCONDUCT CLAIM
Life-changing surgeries restore sight for hundreds, as authorities launch probe into alleged staff misconduct. The Katsina State Government has successfully conducted free eye surgeries for over 1,000 less-privileged patients, offering renewed hope and improved vision through a medical outreach supported by the Darrul Imara Charity Foundation and Endowment, Kano. The exercise, which marked the second…
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FG, NACA LAUNCH ZERO STIGMA CAMPAIGN IN IKEJA
Ending HIV discrimination starts with awareness The Federal Government, through the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), has kicked off the Zero Stigma Campaign in Ikeja, Lagos, targeting discrimination against people living with HIV (PLWHIV). Partners include GEDERITE Nigeria, LSACA, and ISHRAI. Dr. Folakemi Animashaun, LSACA CEO, stressed that stigma remains a major…
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STIGMA STILL BLOCKING HIV/AIDS CONTROL IN NIGERIA – NACA
Ending HIV starts with ending stigma The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that persistent stigma is undermining Nigeria’s fight against HIV/AIDS, keeping millions from accessing treatment and support. Dr. Temitope Ilori, NACA Director-General, highlighted the issue at a Zero Stigma Sensitisation event in Ikeja, Lagos, stressing that fear of rejection,…
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WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT URGED AS CRUCIAL STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNWANTED PREGNANCIES AND PROMOTE SOCIETAL WELL-BEING
Stakeholders across sectors gathered at the “Women’s Voices in Focus” symposium in Abuja to call for urgent coordinated efforts to support women’s empowerment as a vital tool against rising unwanted pregnancies and related health issues. Organised by MESBA Promotions Limited, the event stressed expanding women’s access to education, economic opportunities, and reproductive health information for…
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DIGITAL HEALTH & FINANCE TAKE CENTER STAGE IN NIGERIA’S PUSH FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
The Federal Government announced major strides in digital health and health financing as key parts of its plan to fast-track Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Speaking at the 66th National Council on Health in Calabar, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, shared exciting updates including 7.2 million Nigerians now…
