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PAN, IPA Launch Immunisation Drive in Ibadan to Tackle Rising Number of Unvaccinated Children

May 10, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Fasilat Lawal The Paediatric Association of Nigeria in collaboration with the International Paediatric Association has organised an immunisation community outreach programme in Ibadan, aimed […]

Lagos Unveils ‘EasyPay’ to Expand Health Insurance Access for Low-Income Residents

April 29, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has introduced a flexible payment solution, ILERA EKO EasyPay, aimed at widening access to […]

NAFDAC Busts Illegal Alcohol Syndicates in Lagos, Seizes Products Worth ₦350m

April 22, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and (NAFDAC) has uncovered and dismantled two illegal alcohol production syndicates operating in […]

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention Confirms COVID-19 Outbreak in Cross River State

April 22, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, assuring the public […]

Sick, stranded, and overlooked… life inside Abuja’s forgotten leprosy settlement

April 20, 2026 bilkistope6 0

BY GLORIA ATTAH In Yangoji leprosy settlement, stigma, recurring fever, and escalating poverty are impacting the daily lives and well-being of these people with special […]

NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Circulation of Suspected Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste in Kaduna

April 20, 2026 bilkistope6 0

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC) has alerted the public to the circulation of unregistered and suspected counterfeit toothpaste products […]

Understanding Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: Why They Matter More Than Ever

April 13, 2026 bilkistope6 0

Sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) is an integral part of public health, gender equality, and human dignity. These rights ensure that individuals can make […]

World TB Day: Experts Highlight Role of Digital Innovation in Ending Tuberculosis in Africa

March 25, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal Every March 24 is marked as World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of […]

Digital Health Promise vs Patient Reality: How Lagos’ Ilera Eko Scheme Reflects Nigeria’s DPI Ambitions and Its Gaps

March 25, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal When Olayiwola Johnson, a Lagos State civil servant, needed treatment for a recurring illness, he visited a hospital under the ILERA […]

From Spiritual Attribution to Digital Diagnosis: How Technology Could Help Nigeria End TB

March 24, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal For Abubakar Asoro, tuberculosis did not begin with a diagnosis. It began with uncertainty. After experiencing symptoms, Asoro said he visited […]

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