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In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, there is an urgent need to transform the way healthcare is managed. Healthcare, once viewed predominantly as a service focused on patient care, must now be recognised as a complex business that requires the same strategic thinking, financial acumen, and leadership skills as any other sector. Shifting from a purely clinical view of healthcare to a business-minded approach is essential for sustaining and growing healthcare organisations, especially in resource-limited settings like Nigeria. At the centre of this transformation is the urgent need to develop resilient and....... read more

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As global development aid declines, the need for locally driven, sustainable health solutions has never been more urgent.

 
Healthcare Federation of Nigeria In collaboration with African Health Business, we explore how Nigeria’s private health sector—responsible for over 60% of healthcare services, can be the key to long-term stability.  
 
Countries like Egypt, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ghana have successfully integrated private providers into their health systems. Nigeria can build upon these models to expand access and strengthen healthcare delivery. 
 
What policy shifts or partnerships could unlock the private sector’s full potential?
  

Young Female Innovators Shine at HFN Women’s Forum 2025 Pitchathon

 
As part of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria’s (HFN) 10th Anniversary activities, the HFN Women’s Forum held a ceremony in Lagos yesterday to celebrate the winners of the 2025 Pitchathon and present their prize awards. The Pitchathon initiative underscores the Forum’s commitment to fostering innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship among young women in Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
 
Launched during HFN’s 2023 Annual Conference, the HFN Women’s Forum was established to bridge the leadership gap affecting women, who constitute 70 percent of Nigeria’s healthcare workforce but remain underrepresented in decision-making roles. Through programs like the Pitchathon, the Forum empowers young female entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, resources, and visibility to scale their innovations.
 
In her opening remarks, Mrs. Njide Ndili, President of HFN, emphasized the importance of supporting young women to drive change. "It is inspiring to see such innovation and passion from young women who are still students but already developing solutions Nigeria urgently needs," she said.
 
Dr. Yemi Dawodu, CEO of Cerba Lancet and Head of the 2025 Pitchathon Subcommittee, noted the exceptional quality of the over 50 entries received. Five finalists were shortlisted and invited to present their ideas during the HFN Annual Conference, where a panel of experts provided guidance and selected the winners based on innovation, feasibility, relevance, and accessibility.
 
Introducing the winners, Mrs. Chinyere Okorocha, Public Relations Secretary of HFN, highlighted the importance of nurturing early-stage ideas to strengthen the future of healthcare in Nigeria.
 
After a rigorous evaluation process, three winners emerged:
 
- First Place: CODE-RED – Orji Anita and Oluwakemi Ifedoyin, this digital platform connects emergency seekers with hospitals and emergency services in real-time, reducing delays and saving lives during medical emergencies.
- Second Place: Her Aid – Founded by Muktarah Banire and Zoheeroh Andu, Her Aid is a nonprofit focused on improving maternal and child health outcomes through advocacy and community-based healthcare interventions.
- Third Place: MyDrugAida – Created by Erinibi Salami, MyDrugAida is a cloud-based healthcare hub designed to connect electronic medical records across facilities, enhancing access, accuracy, and continuity of care.
 
The HFN Women’s Forum continues to focus on building leadership capacity, business skills, and professional networks for women in healthcare. Through initiatives like the Pitchathon, the Forum is nurturing a future where women are not only participants but leaders at the forefront of healthcare innovation in Nigeria.

HFN, represented by Mrs. Njide Ndili (President HFN), participated in the "IFC-World Bank Pharma CEOs Roundtable Meeting" to address key challenges in local pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Discussions focused on pain points and policy solutions, with a commitment to driving favorable reforms.

During the discussions, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) expressed its willingness to support local manufacturers with funding, to strengthen local production and boost the industry’s growth.

In a significant step forward, a committee has been established to advance recommendations from the roundtable, with HFN appointed as a key member to ensure private sector interests are well represented.

Dr. Iziaq Kunle Salako officially inaugurated the Implementation Committee for the National Stakeholders Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector.

This committee is tasked with convening a National Stakeholders Dialogue, implementing key recommendations, and mobilizing resources for the sustainable electrification of healthcare facilities.

The committee, chaired by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, includes distinguished members such as: Dr. Babatunde Ipaye (Vice Chairman), Mrs. Njide Ndili (President of HFN), representatives from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Power, NPHCDA, REA, NSIA, World Bank, WHO, UNDP, Global Fund, CHAI, PharmAccess, and NESG.

This initiative is a major step toward ensuring uninterrupted power for better healthcare delivery in Nigeria!

In line with our mandate to represent the private sector, HFN will be conducting a survey to gain deeper insights into the power challenges faced by our members.

Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping sustainable solutions.

This initiative is a major step toward ensuring uninterrupted power for better healthcare delivery in Nigeria!

In line with our mandate to represent the private sector, HFN will be conducting a survey to gain deeper insights into the power challenges faced by our members.

Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping sustainable solutions.

HFN’s sustained advocacy efforts have yielded a significant policy milestone with the successful implementation of the Executive Order on the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) and import duties on Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

This breakthrough was achieved through an official approval granted by the Federal Ministry of Finance to the Nigeria Customs Service. 

The implementation of this policy took effect on March 25th, 2025, and will remain enforced for a period of two years. By eliminating VAT and duties on APIs, the cost of producing essential medicines is expected to reduce significantly.
This development is a critical step toward improving medicine affordability, expanding access to quality healthcare, and advancing health equity for all Nigerians.
Monday, 06 January 2025 12:20

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