There is a high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. Since the inception of the Tinubu administration, the health ministry has taken intentional steps to fix the issue. The latest move is providing funding to nearly 9,000 health facilities across Nigeria to address maternal mortality. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria … Read more
The World Cancer Day is commemorated February 4th of every year. Nigeria’s health ministry held a press briefing commemorating the 2024 edition on February 6. The briefing highlighted steps the Nigerian government had taken and is planning to take to combat cancer in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain, including Health Management Organizations (HMOs), Health Care Providers, Corporate Organizations, Health Insurance Coverage Providers, policymakers and employers of labour and employees to support, partner and corporate with the Lagos State Health Management Agency … Read more