By Ojoma Akor: Experts in reproductive health have called for increased efforts towards closing gaps in adolescent reproductive health at both national and sub-national levels of the country. They made the call Thursday in Abuja, during a national policy dialogue organized by Nigeria Health Watch. The dialogue was themed:“Improving Adolescent Access to Quality Sexual and…
As global health challenges evolve, African nations are increasingly turning to homegrown solutions to improve public health, strengthen systems, and respond to emerging threats. From new infant malaria treatments to mental health inclusion, a wave of innovation and policy reform is reshaping healthcare across the continent. 🚼 Breakthrough in Infant Malaria Treatment In a…
By Ojoma Akor: Lassa fever has claimed 145 lives between January and July this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The NCDC in a situation report issued Saturday said the cases were recorded across 20 states. It said, “Cumulatively as at week 25, 2025, 145 deaths have been…
By Ojoma Akor World leaders have pledged support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, leading to a total of more than US$ 9 billion secured against a targeted US$ 11.9 billion budget for its next five-year strategic period from 2026 to 2030 (Gavi 6.0). A statement from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance said they made the…
By Ojoma Akor: The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), with the support of Ford Foundation, has awarded N85 million to 17 Nigerian indigenous Non-Profit organisations. The funding awards was made under the NGO Support Initiatives ( NSI) , which aims to bridge the funding gaps due to USAID funding cuts. Speaking while presenting…
By Health and Science Africa: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has sanctioned 49 erring healthcare facilities and 47 Health Maintenance Organizations ( HMOs) for breaching its operational guidelines last year. The NHIA in a statement said this followed investigations into complaints received from patients enrolled into the state and national health insurance schemes….
By Ojoma Akor: The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has given the federal government a 21 day ultimatum to withdraw the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission’s (NSIWC) circular on review of allowances for medical and dental officers in the federal public service dated 27th June, 2025. The president of the association , Prof Bala…
By Ojoma Akor: The federal government has disbursed over 32 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) in the first and second quarters of this year to strengthen healthcare service delivery in more than 8,000 primary healthcare centres across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammed Ali…
By Ojoma Akor: With the backdrop of dwindling donor funding, experts have enjoined states to develop strategies for effective resources mobilization for immunization, primary health care and other health needs. They gave the advise in Abuja during a workshop Organized by Vaccine Network for Disease Control(VNDC). Chika Offor , the Chief Executive Officer of the…
By Ojoma Akor: Stakeholders have begun harmonization of strategies for increased domestic resource mobilisation for HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in the country. The harmonization strategies are geared towards strengthening coordination and collaboration in securing funding and resources for health priorities. The stakeholders brainstormed on the framework , Wednesday in Abuja during a workshop organized…
