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2025 Health Sector Report: Reforms, Strikes & The Human Cost

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IN 2025, Nigeria’s health sector witnessed measurable progress, including the commissioning of oncology centres, expansion of emergency services, increased immunisation coverage, and clearance of legacy salary arrears. These developments, part of the federal government’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, signalled a renewed commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and institutional capacity. However, the year was equally […]

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$500 Million For Schools & Clinics: FG, World Bank Launch HOPE-GOV

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THE Federal Government has commenced the execution of the $500 million Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme, implemented in strategic collaboration with the World Bank, targeting systemic reform in basic education and primary healthcare through expanded financing, ethical workforce recruitment, payroll transparency, digital supervision, and audit-verified accountability frameworks across Nigeria’s 36 states […]

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New E-Pharmacy Policy Targets Fake, Unsafe Medicines

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By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH Regulating a Growing Digital Space THE Federal Government has inaugurated the National Electronic Pharmacy Policy and Strategic Implementation Plan to regulate online pharmacy operations and strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system. The policy was unveiled in Abuja in collaboration with major health and digital governance stakeholders. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social […]

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WHO Launches Global Library To Redefine Traditional Medicine

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By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF Reframing an Ancient Practice THE World Health Organisation has taken a significant step toward redefining the role of traditional medicine by unveiling the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a comprehensive digital platform consolidating scientific research and Indigenous knowledge into a single, accessible system. The move reflects growing recognition of traditional medicine’s role […]

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New Partnership Targets Mental Healthcare Gaps In Enugu

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By DIANA CHUKWUKA EFFORTS to improve mental healthcare access in Nigeria received a boost on Monday as the Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation and the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Enugu. The agreement, anchored on the “Total Care Mind and Body Initiative,” seeks to deliver integrated […]

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Closing The Cancer Care Gap In Northeast Nigeria Through Telemedicine

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By HALIMA TAKWAS HEALTH experts have unveiled a TeleOncology Hub aimed at transforming access to cancer care in Northeastern Nigeria, a region long burdened by limited specialist services, late diagnoses, and high mortality rates. The initiative, launched by the Cancer Consciousness Initiative (CCI), leverages telemedicine, virtual specialist collaboration, and patient navigation to bridge critical gaps […]

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Travel, Parties & Health: NCDC Issues Festive Season Advisory

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By STELLA JOHNSON OGBOVOVEH THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has appealed to Nigerians to exercise greater health consciousness during the festive season, cautioning that the period’s increased travel and social interaction often heighten exposure to health risks. The agency said maintaining healthy routines during celebrations is critical to preventing avoidable illnesses. […]

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AI Takes Centre Stage As NICRAT Builds Capacity In Cancer Treatment

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By DIANA CHUKWUKA Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Cancer Care THE National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has launched a three-day training programme to enhance the capacity of health professionals in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to cancer care in Nigeria. The initiative, which commenced in Jos, is aimed at improving the quality, […]

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NDLEA Delta Seizes ₦3 Billion Worth Of Cocaine, Meth, Tramadol

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By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has impounded illicit drugs valued at over ₦3 billion across the state in 2025, underscoring intensified efforts against drug trafficking and abuse. State Commander, Halilu Hamidu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Ogwashi-Uku while presenting the Command’s end-of-year performance. […]

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