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Launch of the Men4Health Campaign in La Nkwantanang-Madina The Men4Health Campaign has been launched in the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipal area, aiming to encourage men to take charge of their health and wellbeing. The initiative was held at the Madina Social Welfare School Park, with support from the local Member of Parliament’s office. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about critical …

The Importance of Universal Health Coverage Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is a global health priority aimed at ensuring that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need. As the world progresses toward UHC, it becomes evident that significant challenges remain, with 4.5 billion people still lacking adequate health coverage. In Tanzania, several milestones and initiatives have been introduced …

Zimbabwe and UAE Strengthen Healthcare Collaboration Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards improving its healthcare system by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This agreement is designed to enhance healthcare systems in both countries through mutual cooperation, focusing on areas such as primary and specialist care, emergency preparedness, health financing, workforce development, and …

Introduction to the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025 A significant legislative development has emerged in the healthcare sector with the introduction of the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill, 2025. This bill, which has recently received Cabinet approval, is designed to bring about comprehensive reforms within the country’s healthcare system. It represents a crucial part of broader legislative …

Federal Capital Territory Administration Takes Action Against Defaulting HMOs The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has made it clear that it will not tolerate delays in payments by Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS). The administration has issued a strong warning to these organisations, stating that they will face appropriate sanctions if they fail to …

Understanding the Hidden Crisis in Global Healthcare In the field of medicine, we are trained to search for causes. A fever has a source. A wound bleeds for a reason. But there are problems whose causes are not cellular or microbial. They are systemic—and harder to admit. A recent study published in The Lancet Global Health tackles such a problem: …

The Transformation of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria The incoming managing director of Fidson Healthcare Plc, Mr. Biola Adebayo, has shared insights into the ongoing revitalisation of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. He highlighted that these efforts are already yielding significant results by reducing pressure on secondary and tertiary health facilities and improving access to affordable medicine for millions of …

Saudi Medical Company Proposes Integrated Medical City in Sudan On Wednesday afternoon, the Ministry of Health in Port Sudan convened the first meeting of a committee tasked with evaluating the proposal from Bait Al-Batterjee Medical Company. This company is a leading entity within the Saudi German Hospitals Group and has put forward plans to establish an integrated medical city in …

The Rise of Digital Health in Uganda In today’s world, technology has become an integral part of everyday life, and healthcare systems are no exception. Across the globe, digital health tools are being increasingly adopted to enhance service delivery. In Uganda, this transformation is not a solitary effort but a result of strong collaborative partnerships. These partnerships involve the government, …

The Critical Importance of Primary Health Care in Nigeria Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, has repeatedly highlighted the need to invest in critical sectors such as primary health care. As a public health professional, I find myself in agreement with his assertion not because of political affiliation, but due to the profound …