February 14
Nigeria: Femi Falana, Covid-19 Fund and the Art of Misrepresentation
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February 12
Nigeria: Foundation Targets Benue Youths for Condom Education
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, on Friday, said it has targeted the youth population in Benue State with messages of abstinence from sex or using condoms consistently… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Warn Against Hostilities Towards Medical Personnel in Kano
The police command in Kano State on Sunday warned the public against hostile actions towards medical personnel discharging their primary assignments in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Retain Our Open-Defecation-Free Status, Jigawa Vows
The Jigawa State government has pledged to retain the state's open-defecation-free status. Read more »
January 30
Nigeria: Govt to Introduce Malaria Vaccine in 2025 - NPHCDA
The federal government has commenced the process of introducing malaria vaccine in Nigeria between the end of this year and early 2025, the National Primary Healthcare Development… Read more »
Nigeria: End Fund, IHS Nigeria Partner to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
END Fund and IHS Nigeria, part of IHS Holdings Limited, have announced a renewed commitment to support the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Read more »
January 16
Nigeria: PCN Tasks Foreign-Trained Graduates On Quality Pharmaceutical Services
The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has enjoined foreign pharmacy graduates to serve as examples for the achievement of excellence in the provision of quality pharmaceutical… Read more »
Nigeria: Scarcity of Accurate Cancer Data Hampering Treatment - Govt
The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says the scarcity of credible and accurate data on cancer in Nigeria is hindering the design and effective… Read more »
January 10
Nigeria: Borno Govt, Please Address Waste Disposal Crisis At Customs Bridge
Piles of garbage line the streets leading up to the Customs Bridge in Borno, creating an eyesore for residents and visitors alike. The waste disposal crisis, which has been ongoing… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Nigeria: Research Crucial for Pharmacy Regulation - Experts
Experts in the field of pharmacy have said research is very crucial for effective pharmacy regulation in the country. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Nigeria: HPV Vaccine - a Beacon of Hope to Eliminate Cervical Cancer By 2030 - Expert
A renowned expert, Prof. Ibrahim Yakasai of Bayero University, Kano, has urged parents to take advantage of the free Human Papiloma Virus(HPV) vaccine for cervical cancer and get… Read more »
December 10, 2023
Nigeria: Investigation - Inside Abuja's Kidney 'Market' Where the Rich Prey On the Poor
Abuja Hospital Accused Of Harvesting Kidneys Of 3 Minors How Kidney Brokers, Agents Operate Freely In Abuja Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria, Others Get $1.96m to Tackle Fistula
The Economic Community of West African States Gender Development Centre has granted $1.96 million to eight member nations to address fistula disorder. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerians Tasked On Collective Action Towards Ending Aids By 2030
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa has enjoined Nigerians and stakeholders working in the health sector to redouble efforts towards stopping the… Read more »
December 04, 2023
Africa: Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman Emerges 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year
Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, a South African altruist, has emerged as the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year. Read more »
January 18, 2021
Gambia: I Fight So No Girl Experiences What I Went Through — African Of The Year
Musu Bakoto Sawo, winner of the Daily Trust African of the Year award, began activism at the age of nine and has been championing the… Read more »
December 01, 2023
Africa: Gift of the Givers Founder Imtiaz Sooliman Named 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year
A South African doctor, Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, has been declared winner of the 2023 Daily Trust African of the Year Award Read more »
November 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nagiko Tomato Fit for Consumption - Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has exonerated the Erisco Foods Limited, saying its NAGIKO Tomato is fit for consumption. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Nigeria: Getting Primary Health Care Delivery Right for Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria
Ache's mother died a few months ago due to the absence of a primary healthcare centre (PHC) or health post in her community in Ibaji local government of Kogi State. The only PHC… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer Vaccine - a Welcome Development
In the largest single round of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Africa, Nigeria on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, introduced the vaccine into its routine immunization system,… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Nigeria: Reps to Conduct Survey On Fake Malaria Drugs
The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on HIV/Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria Control to conduct a baseline survey on fake anti-malaria medicines in the six… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Met 70% Covid-19 Vaccination Target - Official
Nigeria successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Nigeria: MRHRC, Foundation Launch Campaign to End Maternal Mortality
The Maternal and Reproductive Health Research Collective (MRHRC) and Sterling One Foundation have announced the launch of a 30-day advocacy initiative to drive awareness on the… Read more »
Nigeria: World Polio Day - End of Polio in Sight in Nigeria - Rotary Governor
The district governor of Rotary International in District 9125, Rtn Sagab Ahmed Sani, has said Nigeria should be optimistic and hopeful that an end to polio is in sight. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: MSF Offers 146-Bed Facility, Free Treatment for Diphtheria Patients in Kano
Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said it has provided a 146-bed facility to complement the government's effort to fight the deadly diphtheria… Read more »