Prime Health
The Prime Health category documents health and healthcare, touching on healthcare policies, innovation, and access in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
When Nigeria’s healthcare fails, the church offers a lifeline
By Isaac Atunlute In the face of Nigeria’s strained and underfunded healthcare system, an unexpected force is stepping into the…
As Trump ends funding for HIV treatment, African countries scale up local budgets
By Conrad Onyango African countries have begun ramping up domestic financing of…
Are stomach ulcers really caused by hunger?
By Destiny Uko Ulcers are a common digestive condition often misunderstood and…
20 million Nigerians now covered as NHIA adds HIV, TB to insurance scheme
In a major stride toward universal health coverage, the National Health Insurance…
What you should know about self-managed abortions
By Destiny Uko In Nigeria and across the world, abortion remains a…
Diaspora-led medical missions fill gaps in Nigeria’s health system
By Isaac Atunlute In a bid to reinforce healthcare support in underserved…
Balding isn’t just hereditary—Here’s what else is causing hair loss
By Destiny Uko Balding is a gradual but distressing problem that affects…
Healthcare gets a lifeline as Zamfara absorbs volunteer nurses
By Isaac Atunlute In a bid to address healthcare inequalities and workforce…
