January 25
Nigeria: Blinken Praises Nigeria On HIV/Aids Prevention, Covid-19 Response
The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has expressed satisfaction about Nigeria's progress on health, particularly the HIV and AIDS prevention programme, even as he… Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: Rotary Commits $14m Grant to End Polio in Nigeria
The World Health Organisation, WHO, on Thursday welcomed a new funding commitment made by Rotary International to support Nigeria in its efforts to eradicate all forms of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 227 Die As Over 1,200 Infected in 28 States
...NCDC activates emergency operation centre Read more »
January 19
Africa: Malaria Elimination - Lessons From Cabo Verde
The recent certification of Cabo Verde by the World Health Organisation, WHO, as the third malaria-free country in Africa after Mauritius (1973) and Algeria (2019) offers valuable… Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: Hurdles Nigeria Must Overcome to Achieve Malaria Elimination
·As WHO certifies Cabo Verde 3rd malaria-free African country Read more »
Nigeria: NAFDAC Investigates Quality of Paracetamol Brands On Sale
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, is investigating the presence of fake and substandard paracetamol brands in the open market in Nigeria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Brain Drain and Funding Challenges in Nigeria's Health Sector
Over the years, Nigeria has dealt with a profound crisis plaguing its healthcare system, exacerbated by the alarming rate of brain drain among its highly-skilled medical… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Manufacturing of Drugs
Nigeria is home to over 200 million people who are susceptible to a set of health problems that are linked and interact synergistically, contributing to its excess burden of… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Benue Records 5 Deaths, 5 Others Isolated
Five deaths have been recorded at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, BSUTH, Makurdi due to suspected Lassa fever cases in the state. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Resurgence of Polio, Diphtheria, Others
...as N60bn 2023 immunization budget is yet to be released Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: Panic As Ncdc Alerts Sokoto Residents On Dengue Fever, Commissioner Reacts
Following the confirmation of the dengue fever outbreak in Sokoto State by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), residents of Sokoto metropolis, the state… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: High Drug Prices - APC Chieftain Seeks Tinubu's Intervention
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the hike in prices of… Read more »
Nigeria: Succour for TB Patients As U.S, ASR Africa Deliver $0.5m Dots Centres in Nigeria
Towards mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States government Agency for… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 Resurgence in Benue - Report Misrepresents WHO's Statement - NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has denied that there was a resurgence of COVID-19 in Benue State. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Succour for TB Patients As U.S., ASR Africa Deliver $0.5m Dots Centres in Nigeria
Towards mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States Government Agency for… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Promises to Provide 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres for Nigerians
The federal government yesterday said it was determined to make available at least 17,000 functional primary healthcare centres across the country. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Hpv Vaccine - Nigeria Attains 78 Percent Coverage in 14 States, FCT
Nigeria has attained 78 per cent of the 80 per cent national target for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination set for the pilot states where the vaccine was rolled out. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhoea, Major Causes of Infant Mortality - Expert
A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has said that pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhoea are the leading causes of death among children under five years old. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: 10 Doctors Kidnapped Within 2 Months in Enugu - NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes in less than two months in Enugu State. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: We Have Vaccinated Over 3.9m Girls With HPV Vaccine - NPHCDA
Over 3.9 million girls aged between 9 and 14 years in Nigeria have been vaccinated with the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, vaccine against cervical cancer since the rollout of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Safe Veterinary Medicine Protects Human, Animal Health - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , NAFDAC, has said the use of only safe veterinary medicine and allied products available for use in Nigeria by the… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: We Will Not Compromise Standards On Regulated Products - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring the standards and quality of its regulated products. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Has Met 70% Vaccination Target - Official
Nigeria has successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Nigeria: Submit Report On N100b Covid-19 Intervention Funds in 72 Hours - Reps to AGF
The House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein to submit a detailed report on the utilisation of… Read more »