The launch is a response to evolving infection patterns and a move to address gaps in the country’s HIV response.
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FG approves N32bn to fund Primary Healthcare facilities
The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N32 billion to health facilities under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund
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Nigeria’s health inflation surges on brain drain, high operating costs, import reliance
High operating cost across health facilities, drug import costs, and persistent brain drain are keeping medical inflation high in Nigeria,
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Nigeria records 440,000 TB cases in 2025, thousands still undiagnosed – Minister
Mr Salako attributed the progress to strategic expansion of diagnostic networks, especially the GeneXpert network, which has increased from 32 machines in 2012 to 527 in 2026, and TB-TrueNAT capacity, which grew from 39 units in 2013 to 372 units.
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AHF advocates increased domestic financing for HIV, TB amid donor cuts
Mr Aborisade noted that while significant gains have been made in HIV treatment, sustaining them will depend on increased collaboration between governments, civil society, and implementing partners.
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Ultimate Health HMO moves to standardize health insurance with GIFSHIP plan
Ultimate Health HMO said on Tuesday it is adopting the Group, Individual and Family Social Health Insurance Programme (GIFSHIP) as
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Policy, funding gaps top agenda as experts meet on maternal health in Africa
The aim of the dialogue is to identify practical pathways for accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to maternal and newborn survival.
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Why India dominates Nigeria’s medical tourism destination for decades
India has remained a leading destination for Nigerian medical tourists, driven primarily by affordability, advanced technology, and faster access to
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Study finds cancer-linked chemicals in hair extensions
According to the researchers, dozens of hazardous substances were detected, with some synthetic fibres showing particularly high levels of chemical signatures.
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Nigeria rolls out new HIV prevention injection, restricts use for pregnant women
The rollout, which will begin in eight states – Anambra, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)- is part of efforts to expand access to innovative HIV prevention options.
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