NHIA Issues New Directive: HMOs Must Approve Care Within One Hour
Yemi Obafemi The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced new regulations mandating Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) to authorize care…
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World Health Day 2025: First Lady Calls for Urgent Action to Address Maternal and Newborn
Victoria Mbangwa In a passionate message for World Health Day 2025, First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged both government…
Nigeria joins global community to celebrate World Health Day
Bukola Afeni As Nigeria joins the global community to celebrate World Health Day, the World Health Organization has emphasized the…
Nigeria Boosts Health Security with the Arrival of One Million of MenCV5 Vaccines
Victoria Mbangwa In a significant move to bolster epidemic and health security, Nigeria has received over one million doses of…
Free antenatal care: Anambra records 102,643 deliveries, 383 CS in 18 months
The Anambra Government said it recorded 102,643 deliveries and 343 Cesarean Sections in 18 months since the introduction of its…
Wike Approves Employment of 34 Resident Doctors for Training
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has approved the employment of 34 resident doctors for residency training for a…
UK Nursing Regulator Tightens Scrutiny After Nigerian Exam Fraud Scandal
Victoria Mbangwa In a major crackdown on exam malpractice, the UK’s Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is investigating nearly 2,000…
Ogun State Declares Lassa Fever Outbreak
Yemi Obafemi The Ogun State government has confirmed an outbreak of Lassa fever in the state, warning residents to remain…
Private Sector Partnerships Boost Nigeria’s Fight Against TB – FG
Bukola Afeni The Federal Government has hailed the private sector’s crucial role in the country’s efforts to eradicate Tuberculosis (TB).…
Senator Oluremi reaffirms commitment towards scaling up community-based TB interventions
Bukola Afeni The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has affirmed her commitment towards strengthening the community-based health care…