Health Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/health/ Destination for Business news and analysis from Africa's largest economy Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:10:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://nairametrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/cropped-cropped-favicon-1.png?resize=75,75 Health Archives - Nairametrics https://nairametrics.com/category/industries/health/ 32 32 201037849 NAFDAC to lift ban on sachet alcohol sales temporarily – Reps   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/#respond Sat, 15 Jun 2024 07:10:39 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491298 The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has temporarily lifted the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and plastic bottles.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/15/nafdac-to-lift-ban-on-sachet-alcohol-sales-temporarily-reps/feed/ 0 491298 Katsina state Government allocates N10 billion for construction of primary health centres https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2024 06:13:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=491034 Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has announced the allocation of over N10 billion to the chairmen of the state's 34 local government areas in a move to enhance healthcare delivery in rural areas.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/11/katsina-state-government-allocates-n10-billion-for-construction-of-primary-health-centres/feed/ 0 491034 Nigerians flock to India for medical treatments, exposing healthcare gaps at home https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/#respond Sat, 08 Jun 2024 08:42:13 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490856 In recent years, Indian hospitals have become a beacon of hope for many Nigerians seeking advanced medical treatments.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/08/nigerians-flock-to-india-for-medical-treatments-exposing-healthcare-gaps-at-home/feed/ 0 490856 President Tinubu approves N150,000 grant for MSME clinic participants in Nigeria   https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:48:50 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490792 President Bola Tinubu has mandated the disbursement of a N150,000 grant to each participant of the Expanded National MSME Clinic.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/07/president-tinubu-approves-n150000-grant-for-msme-clinic-participants-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490792 Doctors issue Lagos Government three-week ultimatum on CONMESS wage implementation https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:49:51 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490705 Doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild have issued the Lagos State Government three weeks to expedite the implementation of the reviewed Consolidated Medical Salary Scale (CONMESS) for medical doctors in the state.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/06/doctors-issue-lagos-government-three-week-ultimatum-on-conmess-wage-implementation/feed/ 0 490705 Nigeria to gain $34 billion economic boost by 2030 if WHO malaria goals are met  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/#respond Wed, 05 Jun 2024 09:45:28 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490650 Nigeria is poised to gain a $34 billion economic boost, amounting to nearly a quarter of the $142.7 billion cumulative output benefit expected globally by 2030, provided the World Health Organization (WHO) achieves its malaria reduction goals, according to a study by Oxford Economics Africa. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/05/nigeria-to-gain-34-billion-economic-boost-by-2030-if-who-malaria-goals-are-met/feed/ 0 490650 FG inaugurates steering committee for National Prescription Policy in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:05:16 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490603 The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a Steering Committee tasked with developing the Nigeria National Prescription Policy in a move to combat antibiotic resistance and improve healthcare delivery.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/04/fg-inaugurates-steering-committee-for-national-prescription-policy-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490603 FG secures N20 billion FDI to boost local production of disability assistive devices in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/#respond Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:34:58 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490480 The Federal Government has announced the procurement of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) amounting to N20 billion.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/03/fg-secures-n20-billion-fdi-to-boost-local-production-of-disability-assistive-devices-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490480 Top 10 Indian Hospitals visited by Nigerians – Medical Tourism https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/#respond Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:41:55 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490458 Medical tourism refers to the practice of traveling to another country for medical care. This phenomenon has gained significant traction worldwide, with millions of patients seeking healthcare services abroad annually.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/02/medical-tourism-worth-7-69-billion-top-10-indian-hospitals-visited-by-nigerians/feed/ 0 490458 Tinubu One Year Anniversary: Nigerians experience high cost of medicines, brain drain, industry players exit https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/tinubu-one-year-anniversary-nigerians-experience-high-cost-of-medicines-brain-drain-industry-players-exit/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/tinubu-one-year-anniversary-nigerians-experience-high-cost-of-medicines-brain-drain-industry-players-exit/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2024 05:34:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490376 Under this agenda, the Nigerian health sector, led by Professor Ali Muhammad Pate as the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has encountered significant challenges.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/06/01/tinubu-one-year-anniversary-nigerians-experience-high-cost-of-medicines-brain-drain-industry-players-exit/feed/ 1 490376 10 most expensive states for healthy diets in Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/10-most-expensive-states-for-healthy-diets-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/10-most-expensive-states-for-healthy-diets-in-nigeria/#respond Wed, 29 May 2024 07:47:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=490159 The Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD), serving as a vital measure of physical and economic access to nutritious diets, has surged to N1,035 per adult per day nationally in April 2024.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/29/10-most-expensive-states-for-healthy-diets-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 490159 Lagos State to establish essential medicines agency for efficient management, distribution of medicines https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/lagos-state-to-establish-essential-medicines-agency-for-efficient-management-distribution-of-medicines/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/lagos-state-to-establish-essential-medicines-agency-for-efficient-management-distribution-of-medicines/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 05:50:09 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489837 The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) as part of its strategic efforts to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines within the state.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/24/lagos-state-to-establish-essential-medicines-agency-for-efficient-management-distribution-of-medicines/feed/ 0 489837 Lagos state to sanction 322 community pharmacies on poor service delivery to outpatients https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 17:25:52 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489783 The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has issued a warning to the 322 Community Pharmacies operating under the Lagos State Health Scheme (LSHS), emphasising the urgent need for enhanced service delivery to ILERA EKO outpatients, warning of potential sanctions for non-compliance. Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, the Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, addressing reporters in Alausa, Ikeja, […]

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/lagos-state-to-sanction-322-community-pharmacies-on-poor-service-delivery-to-outpatients/feed/ 0 489783 Adamawa state expends N495 million on healthcare projects – Health commissioner https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/adamawa-state-expends-n495-million-on-healthcare-projects-health-commissioner/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/adamawa-state-expends-n495-million-on-healthcare-projects-health-commissioner/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 14:11:11 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489761 The Adamawa State government has revealed that it has spent N495 million on critical healthcare projects aimed at bolstering quality healthcare services within the state.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/adamawa-state-expends-n495-million-on-healthcare-projects-health-commissioner/feed/ 0 489761 New AI tool could cut cost of brain tumor diagnosis for millions in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/new-ai-tool-could-cut-cost-of-brain-tumor-diagnosis-for-millions-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/new-ai-tool-could-cut-cost-of-brain-tumor-diagnosis-for-millions-in-nigeria/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 07:41:20 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489701 A new AI tool has been discovered to diagnose brain tumours with an astonishing 95% accuracy. 

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/new-ai-tool-could-cut-cost-of-brain-tumor-diagnosis-for-millions-in-nigeria/feed/ 0 489701 Japan grants $4.5 million for health interventions in Adamawa  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/japan-grants-4-5-million-for-health-interventions-in-adamawa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/japan-grants-4-5-million-for-health-interventions-in-adamawa/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 07:04:56 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489693 The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has approved a $4.49 million grant aimed at enhancing healthcare interventions in Adamawa state in a bid to bolster healthcare initiatives in the region.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/23/japan-grants-4-5-million-for-health-interventions-in-adamawa/feed/ 0 489693 Afreximbank, MobiHealth partner to drive digital healthcare solutions in Nigeria, Africa https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/afreximbank-mobihealth-partner-to-drive-digital-healthcare-solutions-in-nigeria-africa/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/afreximbank-mobihealth-partner-to-drive-digital-healthcare-solutions-in-nigeria-africa/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 16:30:37 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489570 The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and MobiHealthCare Limited (MobiHealth) have signed project preparation facility agreement in a move to set to transform healthcare accessibility across Africa.

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/21/afreximbank-mobihealth-partner-to-drive-digital-healthcare-solutions-in-nigeria-africa/feed/ 0 489570 NAFDAC alerts public of Europe’s recall of beauty product from Nigeria https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/20/nafdac-alerts-public-of-europes-recall-of-beauty-product-from-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/20/nafdac-alerts-public-of-europes-recall-of-beauty-product-from-nigeria/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 12:23:54 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489442 The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public notification regarding the recall of Caro White Skin Lightening Beauty Lotion by the European Union (EU) Rapid Alert System for Dangerous Non-Food Products (RAPEX).

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/20/nafdac-alerts-public-of-europes-recall-of-beauty-product-from-nigeria/feed/ 0 489442 Scarcity, forex crunch push up prices of blood sugar, BP monitors by over 100% in one year  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/scarcity-forex-crunch-push-up-prices-of-blood-sugar-bp-monitors-by-over-100-in-one-year/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/scarcity-forex-crunch-push-up-prices-of-blood-sugar-bp-monitors-by-over-100-in-one-year/#respond Sat, 18 May 2024 18:01:34 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489339 Every morning, 30-year-old Ejiro Paul checks on her aging parents, both of whom rely on daily monitoring to manage their diabetes and hypertension.  

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]]> https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/scarcity-forex-crunch-push-up-prices-of-blood-sugar-bp-monitors-by-over-100-in-one-year/feed/ 0 489339 Nigerian Minister of Health refutes media report on new HMO for civil servants in Nigeria  https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/nigerian-minister-of-health-refutes-media-report-on-new-hmo-for-civil-servants-in-nigeria/ https://nairametrics.com/2024/05/18/nigerian-minister-of-health-refutes-media-report-on-new-hmo-for-civil-servants-in-nigeria/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 23:14:30 +0000 https://nairametrics.com/?p=489297 The Nigerian Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate, has publicly refuted a recent report which announced the rollout of a new Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) for civil servants.  

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