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HEALTH

News and analysis from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors.

Health 1 min
Nigerian scientists defend safety of GMOs, challenge critics to provide evidence of toxicity 
By Rosalia Ozibo
Health 1 min
Tinubu orders immediate rollout of free healthcare for low-income retirees, approves pension increase 
By Anthonia Obokoh
Health 1 min
Borno Government to open 400-bed hospital in September, targets medical tourism and job creation
By Anthonia Obokoh
Health 1 min
Gates Foundation commits $2.5 billion to women’s health research, targets 40 innovations by 2030 
By Anthonia Obokoh

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National Biotechnology Research Agency targets local production of insulin, HIV drugs in 2 years 

Health

NAFDAC intercepts 16 containers of fake drugs and banned products worth N20.5billion in Port Harcourt 

Exclusives

Insured but uncovered: Nigerians struggle as health insurance fails to deliver 

Exclusives

Fidelis Ayebae leaves role as MD/CEO of Fidson Healthcare, what’s next for the pharmaceutical company? 

Health

FG disburses over N20 billion to 4,362 primary health care centres in Northern Nigeria in two years 

Health

UNICEF launches ‘urgent’ $20 million appeal to fight cholera in Nigeria, West and Central Africa 

Health

FCTA to begin mandatory hepatitis screening for food handlers in Abuja  

Health

Zulum announces N1 billion support to UMTH for kidney transplants, backs maternal health services 

Health

FG launches national plan to overhaul brain and spine healthcare in Nigeria 

Health

FCTA clears N4 billion health insurance debt, warns HMOs over delayed payments to providers