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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 […]
admin - June 2, 2025

MALWI: Economist Challenges Role Of Donor Funding In Africa’s Health Systems

  By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   An economist has raised qritical questions about the long-term impact of donor aid on Africa’s health systems, arguing that foreign assistance may be doing more harm than good.   Speaking on the second day of the National Health Promotion Conference, Murray Siyasiya of the Malawi Institute of Journalism presented […]
admin - May 28, 2025

KENYA: NACADA Closes Unlicensed Rehab Facility In Kiambu, Kenya Over Inhumane Conditions

  By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya    Authorities in Kenya have closed down a rehabilitation facility in Githunguri, Kiambu County, following disturbing revelations of its poor state.   The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), in collaboration with Public Health officials, conducted an unannounced inspection at Ahadi Rehabilitation Center and uncovered […]
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