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The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by announcing that enforcement of mandatory health insurance for all residents will begin in early 2026. As part of this effort, the state government has increased ...

By Christian George Embattled R&B singer R. Kelly was rushed to Duke University Hospital after reportedly overdosing on medication while serving a 30-year sentence in a North Carolina prison, according to new court filings submitted by his legal team. The ...

No fewer than 27 persons have reportedly been hospitalised following the crash of a digital digital asset  trading platform, known as CBEX in Oyo State. Nigerians who subscribed to what is now regarded as a Ponzi scheme took to their various ...

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu has flagged off the distribution of professional kits to midwives provided by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in the North-East geopolitical zone. According to a statement by media aide, Busola Kukoyi, the First Lady ...

eHealth Africa, a leader in data-driven digital health innovations and mobile/web-based solutions that enhance healthcare access for underserved communities, has partnered with BellaNaija, a leading lifestyle and media platform, to improve the health and well-being of women and adolescent girls ...

Pharmaceutical companies across the world have appealed to the Federal Government to relax the law guiding the setting up of industries in Nigeria. The pharmaceutical companies wanted the federal government to grant them opportunities to set up manufacturing facilities in ...

Thousands of Nigerians across some states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have besieged secondary and tertiary hospitals with illnesses and diseases attributed to the prevailing excessive heat. Some medical personnel, who spoke with LEADERSHIP Weekend on ...

By Christian George The Princess Victoria Ibokette Foundation (PVIF) introduced a respite as growing population of youths struggle with mental health in organizing a Wellness and Mental Health Conference, a pivotal event aimed at addressing the growing mental health challenges ...

Edo has recorded 56 Lassa fever cases and eight deaths between Dec. 30, 2024 and January 2025, says the Commissioner for Health, Dr Cyril Oshiomhole. Oshiomhole confirmed the incident on Friday in Benin while formally declaring the situation of Lassa fever ...

Healthcare, a reflection of societal advancement, has been a key influencer and influenced by economic, social, and political conditions. From ancient civilizations to modern nations, the development of healthcare systems reflects societal priorities and governance. The ability to deliver healthcare ...