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The immediate past Vice Chairman of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Ogun State chapter, Dr. Olumide Obube, has raised concern about the shortage of pharmacists across the country. He said the situation is weakening Nigeria’s health system and leaving millions of people exposed to unsafe drug practices. Speaking to journalists during the 2025 World Pharmacists Day, Obube explained that Nigeria has only 0.9 pharmacists per 10,000 people, far below the global average of 4.8. He noted that the shortage is even worse in some states. For instance, he said Zamfara has just 0.05 pharmacists per 10,000 people—meaning only 25…
The Lagos State Government, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, development partners, and other stakeholders, has launched the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Impact Survey to strengthen the fight against HIV. The survey will cover 205 areas, 6,150 households, and about 11,400 participants across the 20 local governments in Lagos. It aims to measure HIV treatment coverage and the level of viral load suppression among adults aged 15–64. The launch took place at a town hall meeting with government officials, health experts, partners, and community leaders under the theme: “Every Step Counts: Towards an HIV-Free Nigeria.” Declaring the meeting open,…
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has announced plans to partner with Huawei Technologies on initiatives aimed at improving security, expanding solar energy, and enhancing education in the state. The governor disclosed this when he received a delegation from the company at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. He said the proposed collaboration would bring significant benefits to the government and residents of the state. “After scrutinising your proposal, we will decide on specific areas to partner with. My government will work with you, especially on the key areas you mentioned, because they are very important to my administration,” Idris…
Experts at the International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON) have emphasized the need to leverage big data and advanced statistical methodologies to drive national development. The call was made on Wednesday in Asaba during the pre-conference workshop of the 2nd Annual International Conference of CISON, themed “Big Data and Analytics in Nigeria: Developing a National Data Ecosystem for Enhanced National Prosperity.” CISON President, Dr. Godday Ebuh, noted that sectors such as education, health, security, and news reporting are already being transformed globally by artificial intelligence and big data analytics. He warned that Nigeria is lagging…
The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has announced plans to establish Africa’s first local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Speaking at a reception in Abuja to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Yu said the project would transform diabetes care, reduce complications, and end Nigeria’s dependence on imported insulin. “This facility will position Nigeria as a hub for African medical biotechnology,” he said, noting it as one of the tangible benefits of China–Nigeria cooperation. He also cited the newly completed Abuja Water Supply Project, which now delivers clean water to nearly three…
Senior Technical Adviser at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI), Dr. Ebere Okereke, has warned that the newly launched “America First Global Health Strategy” risks weakening Africa’s health sovereignty. In a statement on her LinkedIn page Wednesday, Okereke said the strategy prioritises U.S. national interests over global health goals, framing aid as a tool to make America “safer, stronger and more prosperous.” She noted that while the strategy pledges continued support for HIV, malaria, tuberculosis and pandemic preparedness, it singles out Africa as a priority region due to outbreak risks, population growth and strategic minerals. According to her,…
Health experts are urging that children with sickle cell disorder should start taking hydroxyurea early. They say the drug greatly improves quality of life and does not cause cancer or fertility problems in the long term. The World Health Organization (WHO) says hydroxyurea is an important medicine for treating sickle cell disease, especially in countries with limited healthcare resources. WHO recommends the drug because it helps reduce severe pain episodes, lowers the need for hospital visits and blood transfusions, and helps both children and adults live healthier lives. At a recent event in Lagos, health experts shared that Nigeria has…
The Lagos State Government is worried about the low number of building permit applications in the state. Every year, the state needs about 40,000 to 45,000 permits, but only 12,000 were approved in 2024. This means there’s a big gap of around 22,000 permits. At a press briefing in Alausa, Ikeja, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, shared this information. He said the low number of permits is a serious issue because Lagos is growing fast in both population and construction. Dr. Oluyinka warned that buildings without proper permits could be demolished. These structures are…
Concerned about Nigeria’s unreliable electricity, the CEO of Newdigit, Derick Nwasor, has urged hospitals and industries to start using Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers to generate their own power. In a statement, Nwasor said it is heartbreaking that patients are dying in hospitals because of poor electricity, even though both public and private hospitals can explore other ways to generate power. He explained how the PEM system works: it has three main parts — one that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen, a fuel cell that turns hydrogen into steady electricity, and solar panels that power the…