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Admin - August 11, 2025

Malawi: Mchinji TB Official Urges Citizens To Prioritise Fight Against the Disease

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   The Deputy Officer in Charge of the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program in Mchinji, Alex Mphalasa, has stressed that the fight against TB should be a priority for every citizen in the country.     Mphalasa said the disease has continued to spread in recent years due to the negligence […]
admin - July 18, 2025

KENYA: Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria Praised For Transforming Pipeline Estate In Nairobi

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    The Chief Officer of Health in Nairobi County, Geoffrey Mosiria, is winning the hearts of many residents and netizens for his hands-on approach to sanitation and urban cleanliness with Pipeline estate being his latest success story.   Pipeline, long known for its congested environment and poor waste management, has […]
admin - July 9, 2025

NIGEIRA: NAFDAC Issues Public Alert On Recalled Multivitamin Supplements

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued Public Alert No. 023/2025 to notify Nigerians of a recall of certain multivitamin and iron supplements in the United States due to the risk of poisoning.   According to the agency in a statement posted […]
admin - July 8, 2025

MALAWI: Two GeneXpert Machines And K60 Million Missing At Machinga District Hospital

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Two GeneXpert machines used for tuberculosis and HIV testing, along with K60 million in cash, have gone missing at Machinga District Hospital.   The hospital’s spokesperson, Wongani Nyirenda, has confirmed the disappearance of the equipment and funds, stating that they were discovered missing early Tuesday morning.   Police investigations […]
admin - July 6, 2025

NIGERIA: Lagos Launches QR Code System To Curb Quackery In Health Facilities

    By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   The Lagos State Government has introduced a QR code verification system, across public and private health facilities as part of a statewide effort to eliminate quackery and enhance transparency in the state’s healthcare delivery.   The initiative, spearheaded by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), […]
admin - July 3, 2025

NIGERIA: NMA Gives FG 21-day Ultimatum, Threatens Strike Over Salary Circular

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    The Nigerian Medical Association has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government to address its concerns over a new circular on medical allowances or face a nationwide strike.   At a press conference held in Abuja on Wednesday, the NMA President, Prof. Bala Audu, described the circular […]
admin - June 30, 2025

KENYA: Dozens Of Hospitals Under Investigation For Fraudulent Sovial Health Authority Claims

         By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya      A recent investigation has unveiled a significant scandal involving numerous healthcare providers, primarily Level 4 and Level 5 hospitals, linked to fraudulent claims submitted to the Social Health.     Report highlights an organized scheme where outpatient visits have been falsely reported as inpatient admissions, […]
admin - June 30, 2025

NIGERIA: FMC Abuja Appoints New Accident, Emergency Unit Head Following Viral Video

  By Onoja Baba, Nigeria   The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja has appointed a new Head of its Accident and Emergency (A\&E) Unit following the conclusion of an investigation into a viral video that sparked nationwide outrage over the conduct of its staff.   The video, which circulated widely on Facebook on June 6, […]
admin - June 28, 2025

NIGERIA: Over 300 Journalists Benefit From NUJ Medical Outreach 

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria   More than 300 journalists from the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday, benefitted from a comprehensive free medical outreach organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).     The health program, held at the NUJ FCT Secretariat in Utako in collaboration with Nizamiye Hospital, provided a wide range […]
admin - June 20, 2025

NIGERIA: Adekunle Gold Launches Free Health Insurance Scheme For Sickle Cell Patients

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria    Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Almoruf Kosoko, famously known as, Adekunle Gold, has unveiled a free health insurance programme to support individuals living with sickle cell disorder.   The initiative, tagged 5 Star Care, was officially announced on Thursday via the artist’s Instagram page to commemorate World […]
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