Health
66th NCH: FG, Cross River Govt Reaffirm Commitment to Universal Health Coverage, Expand Financial Protection & Equitable Access for Nigerians
By Onwe Wisdom Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Government and the Cross River State Government on Thursday reaffirmed their joint commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as the Council meetings of the 66th National Council on Health (NCH) opened in Calabar. Declaring the meeting open on Thursday, the Governor of…
WAAW: Nigerian Government Urges Responsible Use of Antibiotics
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters The Honourable Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha, has urged Nigerians, especially health professionals, to stop the inappropriate and unprescribed use of antibiotics in humans, animals, and plants. The Minister according to a press release e-signed by the ministry’s Head of Press and Public Relations Department, Ogochukwu Igboamalu…
WHO COP11: Nigeria Showcases Major Gains in Tobacco Control, Highlights Landmark $110m Fine Against BATN in Geneva
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced significant progress in its implementation of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), with new survey data showing sharp declines in tobacco use and strengthened enforcement measures, including a landmark $110 million fine imposed on British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)….
FG Reaffirms Push for Citizen-Centred Health Reforms as 66th National Council on Health Opens in Calabar
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters Abuja The Federal Government on Monday restated its commitment to strengthening a citizen-centred health system as it opened the Technical Session of the 66th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Health (NCH) in Calabar, Cross River State. Declaring the session open, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health…
Headline: “Take Responsibility for Your Safety”: FRSC Commander Asekhauno Rallies Anambra Road Users, Deepens Cross-State Traffic Collaboration
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Anambra State has intensified its road safety campaigns, multi-agency collaborations and public sensitisation efforts ahead of the high-risk Ember Months, following the arrival of the new Sector Commander, Corps Commander Bridget Asekhauno. Speaking in an exclusive interview, Asekhauno said she assumed duty…
FG Drop 17% in Maternal Deaths, Says Health Reforms Are Finally Delivering Results
Pan Afric Reporters Abuja Nigeria’s health sector has shown early signs of turnaround. The Federal Government on Tuesday reported a 17 per cent decline in maternal deaths and a 12 per cent fall in newborn mortality across 172 high-burden local governments, a shift officials said proves that long-delayed health reforms are beginning to work. At…
Ebonyi Govt Digitalises Healthcare System
By Alex Odeh The Ebonyi State Government is undertaking an initiative to train healthcare professionals within the State, aiming to enhance the efficacy of health service delivery to its residents. During an interview with journalists in Abakaliki, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Moses Ekuma, revealed this significant development. He articulated that the ministry is…
DUFUHS Vice Chancellor Commends Kaduna Govt’s Efforts Towards Malaria Elimination
By Alex Odeh The Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Nigeria, Prof Jesse Uneke, who is also the Founder/ Director of the African Institute for Health Policy and Health Systems, Nigeria, has commended the Kaduna State Government for her unwavering commitment towards the elimination of malaria in the State….
Health Expert Suggests Ways To Reduce Malaria In Nigeria
By Alex Odeh The Founder/ Director of the African Institute for Health Policy and Health Systems, Nigeria, who doubles as the Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Prof Jesse Uneke, has said that Nigeria requires a paradim shif from a one-size-fits all…
FG Condemns Abduction of Neurosurgeon in Anambra, Demands His Immediate Release
By Onwe Wisdom|Pan Afric Reporters The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has expressed deep concern over the abduction of Dr. Tochukwu Mbanugo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon with the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State, who was kidnapped by unknown gunmen on Thursday, October 30, 2025. In a statement signed by…