Aid Cuts Push Millions Into Hunger in Northeast Nigeria
Northeast Nigeria is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as aid cuts by international donors intensify hunger and malnutrition across conflict-affected states like […]
Health sector underrepresented on Nigerian Stock Exchange
Lagos, Nigeria – The Nigerian healthcare sector, a critical driver of national development, remains strikingly underrepresented on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NGX), […]
Health Tech Firms Draw Significant Investor Interest
Lagos, Nigeria — Health technology is rapidly transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector, and investors are taking notice. From digital pharmacies to telemedicine platforms […]
Nigeria Reclaims Lead in Medical Tourism in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria — Nigeria has reclaimed its position as Africa’s leading destination for medical tourism, according to new reports highlighting the country’s […]
Nigeria struggles with high maternal/child mortality
Nigeria continues to battle alarmingly high rates of maternal and child mortality, a public health crisis that threatens the nation’s future. Despite […]
Nigerian firm to produce HIV/malaria test kits.
Abuja, Nigeria – In a groundbreaking development for Nigeria’s healthcare sector, a local biotechnology firm has announced plans to commence the production […]
Sandoz, Under Novartis, Teams Up with Samsung Bioepis to Develop Generic Version of J&J’s Stelara
Novartis’ subsidiary, Sandoz, has set its sights on developing a biosimilar version of Johnson & Johnson’s anti-inflammatory drug, Stelara, as part of […]
AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso-Chemo Combination Sets High Standards for J&J’s Cancer Drug, Say Analysts
AstraZeneca (AZN.L) released data from a late-stage trial, where they combined their highly successful cancer drug, Tagrisso, with chemotherapy to treat a […]
Nigerian Healthtech Ventures Garner Investor Interest as Funding Soars
A remarkable upsurge in funding for healthcare-focused technology companies in Nigeria and Africa is unfolding, driven by investors keen on diversifying their […]
Amazon Partners with Maven Clinic to Provide Comprehensive Fertility and Family Planning Services to over 1 million Employees
In a remarkable move aimed at prioritizing the well-being of its workforce, Amazon, the second-largest employer in the United States, has announced […]
Strategies to strengthen infrastructural development in Africa’s public health sector
Across the continent, health infrastructure is unevenly distributed, with major gaps in the coverage of rural areas and often of poor quality. […]
Clafiya raised $610,000 in pre-seed round
Clafiya, a Nigerian health-tech startup, has successfully raised $610,000 in a pre-seed round, marking a significant milestone for the company. The funding […]