The Federal Ministry of Health has warned that Nigeria faces a triple burden of disease, including infectious illnesses, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and pandemic-related challenges. Abraham Emmanuel, Ministry of Health representative, spoke at the inauguration of the Nuparadigm Health Foundation, which aims to provide credible health information, educate communities, and promote healthier lifestyles. “Africa, and Nigeria …
Canadian online pharmacy platform SaveRxCanada has begun offering India-sourced Ozempic injections to U.S. patients, responding to growing demand for more affordable options. The platform prices the diabetes drug from Novo Nordisk at around $280 per pen, significantly lower than typical U.S. retail prices of $900 to $1,100 per pen, depending on dose and location. READ …
Nigeria’s reliance on overseas medical treatment is rapidly declining, according to new Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) data. Between January and June 2025, medical tourism spending fell 96.2% year-on-year, dropping from $2.38 million in the first half of 2024 to just $0.09 million over the same period in 2025. The sharp $2.29 million contraction marks …
In Nigeria, access to healthcare is often viewed as a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. In emergencies, that belief has shaped how hospitals respond, and in many cases, it has determined who lives and who dies. Yet, Nigerian law tells a different story. For more than ten years, a federal statute has …
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to strengthen monitoring and continuous training for frontline health workers to improve primary healthcare delivery across Health District IV. The announcement came during the 2025 Annual Management Retreat of Lagos State Health District IV, themed “Reinforcing a Motivated and Responsive Workforce for Better Healthcare Delivery.” The retreat brought …
At the Abuja Central Medical Store (ACMS), normally a hub supplying drugs to 14 secondary hospitals across the FCT, silence had replaced routine. Trolleys stood idle, and medical consumables untouched. Patients needing drugs, tests, and emergency care became the latest victims of Nigeria’s health sector shutdown. For residents, the nationwide strike by the Joint Health …
The Federal Government has stepped up efforts to improve Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. The goal is to give more citizens access to quality and affordable health care. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muyi Aina, made this known during the agency’s quarterly media briefing in Abuja. He praised Bola …
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the federal government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to invest in the local production of drugs to tackle HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. The move, ACPN says, is crucial to reduce reliance on foreign donors for HIV prevention and treatment programmes. ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Ambrose …
Every December 1, the world pauses to remember the millions whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS, the lives lost, the stigma endured, and the millions still waiting for treatment or prevention. In 2025, the message is urgent: progress has come, but the battle is far from over. As of the end of 2024, an …
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has secured a major agreement to reduce the price of the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine to about $3 per dose, a move expected to dramatically improve affordability and access across high-burden countries. According to UNICEF, the new pricing set to take effect within the next year will enable the organisation …
