Malaria Ends With Us: Prevention Starts With You

Malaria Ends With Us: Prevention Starts With You

ByCharles Onuoha

In Nigeria, malaria is more than a health issue. it’s a national emergency. Despite decades of intervention, nearly 100,000 Nigerians die from malaria each year, with children under five and pregnant women being the most vulnerable. This World Malaria Day, Bastion HMO is urging Nigerians to take a stand: Prevention is powerful. Coverage saves lives. …

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Tackling Maternal & Newborn Health in Nigeria Celebrating World Health Day 2025

Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures: Tackling Maternal & Newborn Health in Nigeria Celebrating World Health Day 2025

ByCharles Onuoha

Women enrolled in health insurance plans are 80% more likely to attend at least four antenatal visits and receive skilled birth assistance (source: Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey). Every year on April 7, World Health Day draws global attention to critical health issues. In 2025, Bastion HMO is shining the spotlight on one of Nigeria’s…

See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week
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See the Future Clearly: Why Eye Health in Nigeria Must Be a Priority This Prevention of Blindness Week

ByCharles Onuoha

Imagine driving through the streets of Lagos or Abuja with a dirty, cracked windshield. You wouldn’t get far before putting yourself and others at risk. Yet, millions of Nigerians go through life with blurry or impaired vision, often without even knowing it or worse, without knowing help is available. This Prevention of Blindness Week (April…