Prime Health
The Prime Health category documents health and healthcare, touching on healthcare policies, innovation, and access in Nigeria and the rest of Africa.
Homegrown medicines: Nigeria’s pharmaceutical turnaround
For many years, Nigeria’s medicine shelves have been heavily dependent on foreign…
Eye health: How a simple outreach is tackling a national crisis
In a nation where about 24 million Nigerians suffer from vision loss,…
Sokoto pioneers maternal health breakthrough
For long, Sokoto State has battled with one of the highest rates…
The high stakes of Nigeria’s biohacking rush
A new craze for biohacking is taking root in Nigeria, marked by…
How your sex drive evolves with age—and foods that can boost it
Sex drive is a natural part of human life. But like many…
Thinness and the persistence of fat-shaming in Nigeria
When an unflattering photo of Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing surfaced on social…
Free emergency healthcare for mothers and newborns takes root in Kano
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) recently made a significant stride in…
