Nigeria needs 120 cancer treatment machines but has only 15 – Report

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Hot Source

Nigeria needs about 120 radiotherapy machines to adequately treat all cancer patients in the country, but it has only 15,

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Yobe govt approves health insurance enrolment for retirees

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July 14, 2026
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Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe state. [PHOTO CREDIT: @BuniMedia]

He said the initiative aims to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare spending among pensioners and improve access to comprehensive, quality healthcare services at YSCHMA-accredited health facilities.

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NACA debunks viral state-by-state HIV figures, warns against misuse of data

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April 15, 2026
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National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), partners Global Fund to tackle HIV-related human rights barriers.

The clarification follows a widely shared post published on 1 April by Instablog, a popular blog on Instagram.

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Experts call for Africa-led research to transform health outcomes

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February 2, 2026
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Health professionals, researchers and professors at the SPARK Africa Translational Research Bootcamp and Conference in Abuja

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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