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Nigeria Must Drive Home-Grown Sickle Cell Solutions, Foundation Tells UN

The Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to position the country as a global leader in sickle cell care, leveraging its experience, institutions, and expertise to shape the international response to the disease. Speaking at the launch of the OneSCD partnership at the United Nations General Assembly, National Director Dr Annette Akinsete said Nigeria brings far more to the table than its disease burden, revealing that over 40 million Nigerians are healthy carriers o

Sep 30, 2026 156

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World Heart Day: NOA Urges Osun Residents to Prioritise Heart Health

As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Heart Day 2026, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Osun State has urged residents to prioritise their cardiovascular health through regular exercise, balanced diets, and routine medical check-ups. The agency warned that heart disease is no longer a disease of the wealthy, citing rising cases of hypertension, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles among ordinary Nigerians.

Sep 29, 2026 180

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FG Targets 70% Local Drug Production by 2030

The Federal Government aims for 70% local production of essential medicines by 2030, backed by $2 billion in financing and zero-tariff policies to boost Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sovereignty

Sep 29, 2026 93

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LAUTECH Doctors’ Strike Hits 32 Days

Resident doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, have entered the 32nd day of an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of the Professional Allowance Table, unpaid Medical Residency Training Fund, and six months of Minimum Wage arrears. The doctors warn that Oyo State remains the only South-West state yet to implement the allowance, and the continued loss of skilled manpower threatens the hospital's ability to provide specialised care.

Sep 29, 2026 82

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Taraba Targets 6 High-Risk LGAs in Tetanus-Diphtheria Vaccination Drive

The Taraba State Primary Health Care Development Agency has launched a five-day Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccination campaign targeting females aged 15 to 49 across six high-risk local government areas. Supported by UNICEF, the corrective immunisation drive aims to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus while simultaneously combating the state's first confirmed diphtheria case, which claimed a life earlier this month.

Sep 28, 2026 159

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NARD Gives FG 14-Day Strike Ultimatum

The National Association of Resident Doctors has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to implement outstanding agreements on pay, allowances and working conditions, or face a nationwide strike that could disrupt healthcare delivery.

Sep 28, 2026 157

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Lagos Makes Health Insurance Compulsory at N15,000

The Lagos State Government has reiterated that health insurance is now mandatory for all residents, with the subsidised Ilera Eko scheme costing just N15,000 annually — about N1,250 per month — against an unsubsidised value of N100,000. Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin Abayomi says a 2024 executive order has made coverage compulsory, warning that uninsured residents risk crippling out-of-pocket expenses during medical emergencies.

Sep 28, 2026 138

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FG Reviews Impact of ₦235bn Health Fund as Out-of-Pocket Costs Remain High

The National Health Insurance Authority says the Federal Government is assessing whether the ₦235 billion released through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund in three years is delivering results, as many Nigerian households still bear heavy medical costs.

Sep 28, 2026 207

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Optimus Bank Launches Strategic Blood Drive in Lagos to Bridge Nigeria’s Healthcare Supply Gap

Optimus Bank has launched a strategic blood drive in Lagos to bridge Nigeria’s critical blood supply gap, partnering with LUTH to mobilize life-saving donations

Sep 28, 2026 148

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Manage Stress to Prevent Sudden Death, Doctor Advises

A consultant physician has urged Nigerians to take proactive control of their health and stress levels to prevent sudden death, warning that many fatalities attributed to spiritual attacks are actually the result of undiagnosed hypertension, diabetes, and other preventable conditions. Speaking at a church outreach in Lagos, the expert outlined practical steps for managing stress and avoiding the lifestyle factors that contribute to cardiovascular collapse.

Sep 26, 2026 92

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Kurmawa Prison Cholera Outbreak Kills Six

Amnesty International Nigeria has called on the Federal Government to immediately declare an emergency at the 115-year-old Kurmawa Maximum Prison in Kano after at least six inmates died within one week from a suspected cholera outbreak. The rights group warned that the death toll could rise as the disease spreads among an overcrowded population of mostly awaiting-trial detainees, and said failure to act could amount to a violation of international law.

Sep 26, 2026 52

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WHO: COVID Lessons Fading as Pandemic Risks Persist

The World Health Organisation has warned that continued action and investment are needed to sustain progress and better prepare the world to respond to future pandemic threats. At the second UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response in New York, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the political commitment shown by world leaders must translate into concrete, measurable action as negotiations on a critical pathogen-sharing annex re

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