Oyo govt is forcing its insurance scheme down everyone’s throat
State health insurance certificate now needed to get govt contracts in Oyo state While democracy and the Nigerian Constitution offer ...
Cervical dilation is inaccurate in identifying women at risk of adverse birth outcomes
"Many pregnant women want a natural birth...without the aid of medical intervention" - WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) this ...
Nigerians now seek and give abortion tips on social media
Social media now a safe haven for Nigerians seeking abortion in spite of Nigeria's anti-abortion laws While abortion is officially ...
Nigeria to access $40m grant to end maternal and newborn deaths by 2030
Nigeria to end maternal, newborn, child and adolescent deaths by accessing $40m global financing facility The Nigerian government has announced it ...
Here’s why hot beverages are now associated with cancer
Do you like drinking hot tea? You may have a higher risk of suffering from cancer of the esophagus. Here's ...
Merck partners Africa’s First Ladies on cancer and fertility care
Merck taps Africa's First Ladies on cancer and fertility care Last week, Africa joined the rest of world in marking ...
Here’s the story behind this viral picture of Nigeria’s VP and health minister
We asked our readers what they thought was happening in this picture. Here's the answer. It has to do with ...
Nigeria’s Health minister confirms reinstatement of suspended NHIS Head
Suspended NHIS chief Usman Yusuf is back The Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Usman Yusuf who was ...
Eminent Nigerians that have died of cancer
Here's a list of eminent Nigerians that had lost their lives to cancer in recent years Cancer, like the proverbial ...
South Sudan’s 18-month cholera outbreak is over
The cholera outbreak that killed over 400 people within 18 months is over in South Sudan, govt has announced. A ...
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