Health

Tony Elumelu advocates ‘big pharma’ incentives in low-income countries

CHAIRMAN of the United Bank for Africa Group and Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony Elumelu, has called...

Female genital mutilation is on the rise in Africa: disturbing new trends are driving up the numbers

By Tamsin Bradley, University of Portsmouth THIRTEEN-year-old Salamatu Jalloh had her whole future to look forward to. But in January...

Average life expectancy: How can Nigeria measure up?

IN 2019, the World Bank reported that the average life expectancy globally, which is the estimated number of years...

Health Minister Pate reveals plans to combat Malaria

THE Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said the ministry, alongside global health leaders, has identified...
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Over 90% of Nigerians not enrolled in health insurance – Health Minister

THE Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, on Tuesday, April 30, bemoaned the rising cost of drugs...

NAFDAC dismisses report on Nestle’s sugar-coated infant milk

THE National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said the Nido infant milk formula, allegedly...

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