The resumed sixth session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG) on the WHO Pandemic Agreement, held from 27 April to 1 May 2026, concluded without finalizing the much-anticipated Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing (PABS) system annex.[1] This outcome, while disappointing…
Introduction Nigeria’s digital health sector is growing rapidly as founders, investors and healthcare providers leverage technology to improve access, efficiency and patient engagement.[1] Current estimates indicate that there are over 625 active health-tech companies in the country, with the market…
Introduction The rapid growth of digital health and telemedicine practice has led to a significant shift in the approach to healthcare. Increasingly, consultations in physical clinics are now conducted online, allowing patients to report symptoms, receive diagnoses, and obtain prescriptions…
Introduction Patient safety continues to be a significant concern in Nigeria[1]. Recent incidents[2] have sparked public debate and attracted the attention of relevant stakeholders, raising questions about the state of the country’s healthcare system. However, beyond public reaction, these matters…
Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN), in partnership with Health Ethics & Law Consulting and Deloitte, is pleased to invite you to a special webinar themed: “New Tax Laws and Implications for the Private Healthcare Providers” Date: Tuesday, 30th September 2025…
Nigeria’s private healthcare sector can help rehabilitate the country’s dysfunctional primary healthcare centres – as the Access to Finance Scheme developed by PharmAccess has shown.By Ibironke Dada, Uzodinma Osisiogu, and Njide Ndili Primary healthcare is meant to be the initial…
The International Health Regulation (2005) Implementation in Nigeria: Subnational Legal Assessment Tool was collaboratively developed by Health Ethics and Law Consulting (HELC) and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL). Its purpose is to address the legal and regulatory gaps that frequently…
Nigeria’s largest purchaser of healthcare and regulator of all health insurance schemes has entered the next phase of its journey to better measure and improve the quality of care in its network by working with PharmAccess. Deploying digital technology in…
As the Nigerian government launches a strategy for the private healthcare sector to help end tuberculosis, Dr Ademola Ade-Serrano reviews a proven digital tool that can be scaled further through public-private partnerships. Digital technologies have played a crucial role in…
The International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR) require all Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) to comply with the provisions. Nigeria is bound to comply. This requires ensuring several capacities including legal capacities to help prevent, detect, and respond…