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Health Insurance Enrolment Climbs 35% Year-on-Year, Reaches 22.03 Million Nigerians

BY NKECHI  NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Nigeria’s total health insurance enrollment has grown by 35 percent year-on-year, pushing the number of covered citizens to 22.03 million as...

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Leadway Health Wins HMO of the Year Award for Fourth Consecutive Time

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—Leadway Health has been recognised as Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) of the Year at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards, marking...

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FG Injects ₦32.8bn into Basic Healthcare Fund

BY IUR REPORTER—The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of ₦32.8 billion through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) implementing gateways as part...

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How AXA Mansard’s New WhatsApp Bot, Karis, is Simplifying Healthcare Access

BY NKECHI NAECHE-ESEZOBOR—In a major move to eliminate hospital delays and streamline medical approvals, Nigeria’s leading Health Management Organisation, AXA Mansard Health, has...

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AIICO Deepens Fight Against Malaria Through Community Outreach

AIICO Insurance Plc has reiterated its dedication to enhancing healthcare standards and fostering lasting social progress through its involvement in a widespread malaria...

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Discovery Health Rebrands, Retains Leadway Partnership

BY NKECHI NAECHE -ESEZOBOR—Discovery Health has rebranded its employer health insurance arm, Vitality Health International (Africa), as Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions,...

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NCDC Confirms Isolated COVID-19 Case in Cross River, Says No Sign of Spread

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported one confirmed case of COVID-19 in Cross River State, noting that there...

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NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Excessive Salt Intake, Moves to Regulate Sodium in Packaged Foods

The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye has cautioned Nigerians against excessive...