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Poor access to products and education worsens menstrual poverty in Nigeria — Be Girl Inc.

Joe AbuchiMay 28, 2025

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Diana Sierra is the Co-founder of Be Girl Inc., a global social enterprise dedicated to ending ‘period poverty’ and advancing menstrual equity through innovative design,...

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Stakeholders validate costed Cervical Cancer Elimination Plan

Joe AbuchiMay 27, 2025

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

By Our Reporter In an effort to achieve a cervical cancer free-Nigeria, stakeholders in the health sector have validated the costed National Cervical Cancer Elimination...

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OTUWA boosts capacity for West African Trade Unions to tackle medical tourism by political elites

EditorMay 24, 2025

May 24, 2025May 24, 2025

The Organization of Trade Unions of West Africa (OTUWA) has taken a bold step in challenging the growing trend of medical tourism among political elites,...

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NICRAT urges 36 states, FCT to invest in cancer care, vows support, partnership

Joe AbuchiMay 23, 2025

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025

…To sign MoU with Kebbi govt By Our Reporter The Director General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), Prof. Usman Malami...

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New study reveals high blood pressure largely undiagnosed among HIV patients in Akwa Ibom

Joe AbuchiMay 18, 2025

May 18, 2025May 18, 2025

By Felix Khanoba A new study has uncovered a critical health oversight among people living with HIV (PLWH) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria as nearly...

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Reversing medical tourism: US govt, Cassona Global launches diagnostic equipment in Nigeria

Joe AbuchiMay 17, 2025

May 17, 2025May 17, 2025

By Hassan Zaggi The United State Government and Cassona Global Imaging Ltd have vowed to tackle medical tourism and reverse it in favour of Nigeria....

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Nigerian Startup Revolutionises Hospital Digitisation with Free Tech Support

EditorMay 16, 2025

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

Olalekan Ojuko, the visionary behind 7thCare Technology, is spearheading a quiet revolution in the Nigerian healthcare space. As founder, CEO, and CTO of the health-tech...

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NGO advocates stronger food policies, mandatory salt target

Joe AbuchiMay 16, 2025

May 16, 2025May 16, 2025

By Our Reporter The Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) has advocated for stronger food policies, particularly the adoption of mandatory salt targets and...

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Family Planning uptake surges as many throng mobile outreach

Joe AbuchiMay 15, 2025

May 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Cyriacus Nnaji, Lagos Women in Ajeromi/Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State are now showing amazing interest in family planning uptake. Not quite many before...

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The Power of Prevention: Protecting Your Kidneys for Life

Joe AbuchiMay 13, 2025

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025

By Judith Eguzoikpe, MD, MPH Kidney disease is a silent crisis that affects millions of people around the world, and Nigeria is no exception. Every...