The 5-year plan was unveiled in Abuja alongside its 2026 Annual Lecture Series, where government officials, health reform advocates, and senior physicians argued that Nigeria’s health crisis is no longer a problem of ideas but of leadership, accountability, and implementation.
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On January 30, 2026, Favour Nwaso (not her real name), a 28-year-old woman battling ovarian cysts and fibroids, was in severe pain…
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In Nanyah’s case, while antivenom was reportedly administered following the snake bite, conflicting accounts persist.
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The Senate urged health regulatory agencies to make the availability of antivenoms and other essential reptile antidotes a mandatory requirement for the licensing, registration, and renewal of accreditation of private hospitals.
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Residents were advised to contact the FCT Emergency Medical System and Ambulance Services on 090157892931 or 090157892932 in emergencies
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The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the federal government to prioritise local manufacturing of snake
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Mr Suzman says the setback shouldn’t be permanent and lays out a roadmap to reclaim momentum and accelerate progress through 2045, even amid significant financial constraints globally.
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The call was made on Monday in Abuja at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference, which brought together health professionals, researchers and professors from within and outside Nigeria.
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Delivering his keynote address, Mr Pate said scientific inquiry has historically driven major advances in human civilisation, including improvements in life expectancy, disease control and overall quality of life.
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