Health
News and analysis from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Sectors.
FG to cut Nigerians’ out-of-pocket health spending from 70% to 20% to ease financial burden
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to reduce Nigerians’ out-of-pocket healthcare spending from 70% to 20% in a bid to...
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Nigeria spends $120 per capita on healthcare, government contributes only $30 – Minister
Nigeria currently spends about $120 per capita on healthcare, with only $30 contributed by government and the bulk financed through...
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FG targets 44million health insurance enrollees by 2030 to cut out-of-pocket spending
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to enroll 44 million Nigerians into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) by 2030...
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Kaduna resident doctors to begin indefinite strike September 1
Resident doctors in Kaduna State have announced an indefinite strike starting 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2025, citing the...
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Nigeria records 16,000 suicides annually as Senator pushes bill to decriminalize attempted suicide
Nigeria records an estimated 16,000 suicide deaths annually, yet attempted suicide remains a criminal offence under existing laws. To address...
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Nigeria’s healthcare industry a driver of national competitiveness
The Nigerian healthcare service delivery industry holds immense potential but remains underdeveloped, underutilised, inadequately resourced, and overstretched. Despite a rapidly...
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FG to begin second round of integrated vaccination in 11 high-risk states, Sept 11–14
The Federal Government has announced plans to conduct the second round of the integrated vaccination campaign across 11 high-risk states...
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FG begins $11m distribution of 1,653 solar cold chain units, allocates highest share to Northwest, Northcentral
The Federal Government has commenced the distribution of 1,653 solar-powered cold chain units, valued at about $11 million, to strengthen...
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Most Nigerian amputees can’t afford prosthetics as costs soar above N600,000 – Onyenucheya,
Nigeria’s Prosthetics and Orthotics market is experiencing steady growth, with a projected CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period.
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Imo doctors to earn N533,000 as Uzodimma approves N104,000 minimum wage effective August 2025
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has announced that medical doctors in the state civil service will now earn N533,000...
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