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Nigeria Becomes First Country to Roll Out New Meningitis Vaccine

April 13, 2024

By Adedapo Adesanya The World Health Organisation (WHO) has lauded Nigeria as it becomes the first country in the world to roll out a

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Renowned Embryologist Dr Marta Jansa Perez Visits Bridge Clinic Nigeria

February 28, 2024

Modupe Gbadeyanka

By Modupe Gbadeyanka A renowned embryologist, Dr Marta Jansa Perez, has visited the Bridge Clinic Nigeria in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to excellence in

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NITDA, e-Health Reaffirm Committment to Nigeria’s 95% Digital Literacy Target

February 26, 2024

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) as well as its collaborating partner, e-Health Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to achieve

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AFC to Pump $40m Into African Medical Centre of Excellence Abuja

February 21, 2024

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya African instrumental infrastructure solutions provider, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), has signed an equity investment term sheet, pledging up to $40 million

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Stanbic IBTC Bank Assembles Stakeholders to Shape Nigeria’s Healthcare Future

February 20, 2024

Modupe Gbadeyanka

By Modupe Gbadeyanka On Thursday, February 22, 2024, experts and other stakeholders within Nigeria’s healthcare sector will converge to explore ways to improve the

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My 1Health Connects Patients With Global Healthcare Expertise

February 19, 2024

Business Post Contributor

Between 2011 and 2019, life expectancy across sub-Saharan Africa rose from 57.56 to 61.24 years. While there was a slight dip at the height

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Surge in Measles-Related Admissions in Maiduguri Worries MSF

February 13, 2024

Modupe Gbadeyanka

By Modupe Gbadeyanka Measles-related admissions spiked to record numbers between October and December 2023 in the facilities of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Maiduguri,

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How Viebeg is Expanding Access to Affordable Healthcare in Central and East Africa

February 9, 2024

Business Post Contributor

Across Central and East Africa, healthcare systems and providers face challenges in procuring and keeping key medical equipment and supplies in stock. As a

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Stop Importation of Medical Syringes—NAFDAC

January 29, 2024

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs

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Iwosan Lagoon Elevates Medical Excellence With Cutting-Edge Facility

January 25, 2024

Adedapo Adesanya

By Adedapo Adesanya Iwosan Lagoon Hospitals, one of the largest private tertiary healthcare providers with a state-of-the-art medical facility in Victoria Island, Lagos, has