The Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO’) in Nigeria, Dr. Walter Kazadi Mulombo, has urged Commissioners of Health in the 36 states of Nigeria to use their positions to work towards the achievement of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and…
Two years after Airtel Nigeria renovated and commissioned the WARD-A Block at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Carl Cruz, has said the organisation was pleased that the facility has been serving its intended purpose. Mr.…
By Anthonia Obokoh | Salma Anas-Kolo, special adviser to the President on Health has said that President Bola Tinubu’s healthcare reform agenda will prioritise health security and cross-sector collaborations for sustainable solutions in the health systems. “There are several social…
By Anthonia Obokoh | The new inductees to the Academy of Public Health have been urged to collaborate, exchange of ideas, and jointly commit in tackling public health challenges. These fellows were inducted in the Design, Equity, Action, and Leadership…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed world leaders for making a “historic” commitment to strengthen international cooperation, coordination, governance, and investment to prevent, prepare for, and respond to future pandemics. The commitment was made at a special summit of…
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and the World Health Organization (WHO) are again sounding the alarm on the worsening health situation caused by the Sudan crisis. According to UNHCR teams in Sudan’s White Nile state, more than 1200 refugee children…
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), in its intensified effort to ensure that Lagos residents are abreast of adequate information on the Social Health Insurance Scheme of the State Government, has inaugurated the ILERA EKO Public Awareness and Advocacy…
Anike-Ade Funke’s drama series on menstrual health and hygiene, My Period, My Pride, intentionally advocates free sanitary pads for school girls across Nigeria. The 13-week drama series, which debuted in August on Radio Nigeria Bond 92.9 FM, Lagos, reflects the…
By Anthonia Obokoh | Francis Ohanyido, director general of West African Institute of Public Health (WAIPH) has emphasised that Africa should not have to choose between climate action and development. According to him, it is imperative to pursue a greener…
By Halima Layeni | For many decades, resilient women and girls who have survived abuse have been leading the charge against violence. Their advocacy has led to the enactment of laws and policies, yet implementation remains a challenge. The rise…