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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 […]

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 […]

Federal Ministry of Health, CCSI, Launch Salt Reduction Campaign in Lagos Market

February 20, 2026 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in partnership with the Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), has launched […]

JOHESU Suspends 84-Day Strike

February 6, 2026 bilkistope6 0

The Joint Health Sector Unions, the umbrella body of health workers’ unions in Nigeria, has suspended its 84-day strike. The National President of JOHESU, Kabir […]

Blood, Pain and Silence:  Inside Oyo School’s Menstrual Hygiene Crisis

January 14, 2026 bilkistope6 0

In this report, Bilkis Abdulraheem visited some public schools in Oyo State, speaking with students, teachers, medical experts and other stakeholders to assess menstrual hygiene […]

Lagos Government Expresses Condolences, Orders Probe into Alleged Medical Negligence Following Chimamanda’s Son’s Death

January 11, 2026 bilkistope6 0

The Lagos State Government has expressed condolences to renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, over the death of her son, Nkanu, who reportedly died following […]

DR Congo Declares End of Ebola Outbreak in Kasai After 42 Days With No New Cases

December 1, 2025 bilkistope6 0

By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially declared the end of the Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai Province, […]

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