Lawmakers, WHO Push for Digital Health Reforms to Accelerate UHC
By Juliet Onwurah Nigeria’s drive toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) has gained renewed momentum as legislators and global health leaders call for stronger data governance, digital innovation, and sustainable financing to rebuild the nation’s health system. Speaking at the 6th Annual Legislative Summit on Health in Abuja, the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, […]
Telemedicine Key to Bridging Healthcare Gaps Across Nigeria- Salako
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to advancing telemedicine and digital health innovation as core strategies for achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and equitable access to healthcare across Nigeria. Speaking on Thursday in Abuja at the Nigeria Telehealth Conference 2025, themed “Scaling Telehealth for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria: Pathway to Sustainability,” the Minister […]
PenCom Launches PenCare to Provide Affordable Healthcare for Retirees
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially inaugurated the Board of Trustees for the Pension Industry Health Care Initiative, known as PenCare. The programme is designed to deliver affordable and quality healthcare services to retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held on Friday in Abuja, PenCom’s […]
Sir Emeka Offor Foundation, Rotary International Intensify Campaign to End Polio
By Chinedu Echianu As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Polio Day, the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF) in collaboration with Rotary International has launched a renewed campaign aimed at ensuring that all forms of polio are reduced to zero in the country. World Polio Day, celebrated globally on October 24, […]
Marwa Urges Global Unity to Crush Drug Cartels, Highlights Nigeria’s Breakthroughs at UN
By Oluwakemi Kindness The international community has been called upon to close ranks and dismantle trans-national drug cartels threatening global peace and security. The Chairman , National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), stated this at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Plenary Session of the Third Committee in […]
Marwa Urges Strategy for Nigeria’s 2026–2030 Drug Control Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), has urged stakeholders developing the next National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026–2030) to craft a strategy capable of tackling emerging threats in ongoing fight against illicit drugs. Marwa made the call on Monday […]
FCT Declares Ebola-Free Status After Suspected Case Tests Negative
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Health authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say Abuja remains free of Ebola Virus Disease after a suspected case tested negative. Dr Dolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary of the FCT Health Secretariat, told reporters on Friday that the patient referred to as “Patient X” had recently travelled from Rwanda, which borders the […]
KEDCO Under Fire As Three Die After Power Cut at Teaching Hospital
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The death of three patients on life support at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) has sparked outrage after the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) cut off power supply to the facility over an outstanding debt of nearly N950 million. Hospital spokesperson, Hauwa Dutse, confirmed the tragic incident in a statement on Monday, […]
FCT Doctors Declare Indefinite Strike
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has declared an indefinite strike, warning that public hospitals in the territory are nearing collapse due to severe staff shortages and poor welfare conditions. In a communiqué signed by ARD-FCT President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong, the […]
NARD Calls Off Strike, Issues FG Two-week Ultimatum
By Aremu Toyeebaht The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its five-day warning strike, two days after it began. The association has also given the Federal Government an additional two-week ultimatum to meet its demands. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the doctors had downed tools on Friday morning but suspended the action on Saturday […]