News and analysis from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors.
Akwa Ibom Govt. to shut down health facilities with unqualified staff, enforce stricter regulations
Nigeria losing over N200 billion yearly without stronger sugary drink tax- CAPPA director
Doctors in Nigeria earn N11.9m, but FG will pay N40.8m in Saint Lucia – NMA calls out disparity
WHO pushes for 50% health tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks globally to curb chronic diseases
FG treats 30 million Nigerians with ivermectin in major push against tropical diseases
Nigeria needs $1 billion over five years to sustain immunization gains – NPHCDA
CCM Nigeria, National Assembly push for local funding to close over $100million gap in HIV, TB, malaria interventions
National Hospital signs MoU with U.S. cancer center to boost research, clinical trials in Nigeria
Niger Governor declares state of emergency on general hospital Minna over dilapidated condition
Without urgent action, Africa risks 40% surge in drug use – NDLEA chairman
FG to begin 2024 audit of basic health fund in July to boost transparency in primary healthcare funding