Nigeria’s healthcare system is at a transition point, with stakeholders seeking ways to improve access and affordability through preventive care and digital transformation. For decades, millions of Nigerians have relied on out-of-pocket payments, often delaying care until it becomes critical. Today, with less than 10 percent of the population covered by health insurance, the stakes […]
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As Nigeria experiences a severe Lassa fever season, the World Health Organisation (WHO) notes that laboratory testing is required to confirm Lassa fever, as clinical symptoms alone are insufficient due to overlap with other diseases.
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The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has called off its nationwide strike, ending an industrial action that kept public health
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According to Mr Aina, the immunisation push has not only expanded vaccine coverage but also restored public confidence in government health facilities.
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