The Rise of Menstrual Cups: Benefits, Risks, and the Future of Menstrual Health in Nigeria
A growing number of women are making the switch from traditional sanitary pads and tampons to menstrual cups, citing numerous […]
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NHIA and Stakeholders Agree on New Medicine and Services Pricing Structure
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and key stakeholders have agreed on a new pricing structure for medicines and services.
Congo Approves Two New Vaccines Amid Surge in Mpox Cases
Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have responded to a significant rise in Mpox cases and the emergence of
NACA Reports 75,000 New HIV Cases and 45,000 Deaths in Nigeria for 2023
Dr. Temitope Ilori, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), announced that 75,000 new HIV
Nigeria Bans Single-Use Plastics to Combat Growing Environmental Crisis
Nigeria, one of the world’s top plastic polluters, is taking significant steps to address its plastic waste problem by banning
Ivory Coast Launches Mobile Enrolment Centres for Universal Health Coverage Amid Criticism
Ivory Coast this month launched mobile enrolment centres for the country’s universal health coverage programme, which has been criticised since
Cholera Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 40; Nigeria Faces Vaccine Shortage
Nigeria – As the death toll from the latest cholera outbreak reaches 40, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Snakebites on the Rise in Kenya Amid Climate Change and Habitat Loss
MWINGI, Kenya (AP) — Esther Kangali felt a sharp pain while on her mother’s farm in eastern Kenya. She looked
Nigerian Government Urges Doctors to Stay, Promises Improved Healthcare and Welfare Under Tinubu Administration
Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended Nigerian doctors for their significant contributions and sacrifices in improving healthcare delivery in the
Lagos cholera outbreak: Osun govt reactivates emergency measures
The Osun State Government said it has reactivated and established the Public Health Rapid Response Team, PHRRT and Public Health
Lagos Health Commissioner Highlights Severe Manpower Shortage Due to Medical Migration
Lagos State is facing a critical shortage of medical professionals due to mass migration, leading to a deficit of 30,000
Health Worker Exodus: The Struggle for Medical Talent in Sub-Saharan Africa
Nevielle Leinyuy’s story is not unique. After completing his nursing training in Cameroon, he spent nearly a decade as a