By Benjamin Babine In a landmark year for health interventions, the Society for Family Health (SFH) has made substantial strides in addressing malnutrition and improving healthcare access in Nigeria. According […]
Hepatitis B In Nigeria: A Hidden Crisis More Infectious Than HIV
By Benjamin Babine In Nigeria, hepatitis B remains an often overlooked but deadly threat, comparable to HIV in its impact on public health. Despite being significantly more infectious than HIV, […]
PharmAccess, DTH Lab Advocate for Digital Health Transformation
The 4th African Digital Health Summit (ADHS), held on June 27-28, 2024, in Lagos, spotlighted digital transformation in health systems, attracting esteemed leaders, policymakers, and experts from across the continent. […]
Cholera Outbreak: Lagos confirms 21 deaths, 401 suspected cases
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, announced a significant rise in cholera cases in Lagos, with the total number now at 401 and […]
Lagos Health Sector Faces Severe Manpower Shortage, Says Health Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has raised concerns about a critical shortage of medical professionals in Nigeria, with Lagos particularly affected by a deficit of 30,000 […]
Maternal mortality: UK varsity, Wellbeing Foundation trains 25 gynaecologistsÂ
The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) in the United Kingdom, in partnership with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), has launched a training program for 25 obstetricians and gynaecologists in […]
Cholera Outbreak Hits Nigeria Amid Intensifying Rainy Season
Nigeria is currently facing a cholera outbreak, with an increasing number of cases being reported across various parts of the country as the rainy season intensifies. NCDC Confirms Rising Cholera […]
WHO Regional Director Highlights Alarming Tobacco Use Among African Youth
Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization Regional Director for Africa, has raised concerns about the rising tobacco use among young people aged 13 to 15 in the African Region, […]
Federal government Allocates N260bn for Primary HealthCare Centre Revitalization
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has announced a significant allocation of N260 billion for the revitalization of Primary HealthCare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. This initiative […]
PharmAccess Drives Dialogue on Equity and Preparedness in Emergency Care at HFN Healthcare Leadership Conference
On Wednesday, 17th of April 2024, PharmAccess played a central role at the Healthcare Leadership Conference 2024 organized by the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria. The conference brought together a diverse […]
