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Ogun’s health insurance mirrors Nigeria’s woeful enrollment

Eric Ojo -
Only about 150,000 people have enrolled in Ogun state’s health insurance programme, just about...
Health

World’s first malaria vaccines rollout starts in Cameroon

Plu Team -
Cameroon has initiated the rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine, marking a historic...
Health

Medical AI may pose risks for poor countries, WHO warns

Eric Ojo -
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about the potential dangers of introducing...
Health

Analysis: Cape Verde shows Nigeria can be malaria-free

Olawale Afolabi -
Cape Verde has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first sub-Saharan African nation...
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Nigeria can’t find new doctors to replace many moving abroad

Olawale Afolabi -
Nigerian hospitals are not finding replacements for the large number of medical doctors moving...
Health

Only 2% of Nigerian women got critical health support in 2023: UN

Oge Udegbunam -
Only 2% of women in Nigeria expecting sexual and reproductive health services and gender-based...
Health

Science week highlights stem cell advances

Eric Ojo -
Pioneering advancements in stem cell research, heralding a new era of medical possibilities, captured...
Development

WHO annual malaria report reveals ‘significant rise’ in Nigeria cases

Plu Team -
Despite strides in expanding access to insecticide-treated nets and medicines to help prevent malaria...
Health

Frequent mobile phone use may affect sperm count, study finds

Jane Kalu -
A new study has found that men who use their cell phones more than...
Health

Gates Foundation investing $40m for mRNA vaccines in Africa

Jane Kalu -
The Gates Foundation announced Monday it will invest $40 million in several African drug...
Health

Why we approved R21 malaria vaccine: WHO

Olawale Afolabi -
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday recommended a new vaccine, R21, for the...
Health

WHO approves second malaria vaccine R21

Jane Kalu -
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention...
Health

Nobel Prize awarded to Covid vaccine scientists

Plu Team -
Two scientists who discovered the technology used in developing effective Covid-19 vaccines have been...
Health

As promising malaria tools emerge, world’s biggest sufferer Nigeria lags

Ini Ekott -
On a rainy morning last July, Eka Enefiok woke up with a fever, and...
Health

Kencur ginger shows effects that could transform cancer treatment

Ubong Ekott -
A new scientific study has revealed that Kencur ginger, a tropical plant native to...
Health

Nigerian doctors suspend strike

Plu Team -
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its nationwide strike. NARD president Emeka...
Health

Nigerian economist Pat Utomi reveals battle with cancer

Olawale Afolabi -
Respected Nigerian political economist, Pat Utomi, has spoken out about his struggle with cancer. Mr...
Health

Indian drugmaker linked to deadly cough syrup found in Cameroon

Plu Team -
Indian drug maker Riemann Labs has been reported as the manufacturer of the deadly...
Health

Doctor’s death in Lagos spotlights city’s emergency response problems

Plu Team -
The doctors’ main union in Lagos has directed its members in three government hospitals...
Health

Nigerian doctors begin indefinite strike 

Plu Team -
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has begun an indefinite strike in response...
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