October 18, 2022
Nigeria: How Alignment 2.0 Will Help Nigeria's HIV Response
Since the first case of HIV was reported in Nigeria in 1986, the country has continued to make strides and face challenges in preventing and managing the disease. Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - CSO Tasks Govt, Mothers On Right Feeding For Children
The International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH) has called on the government, mothers and other stakeholders to ensure the right feeding for children in order to tackle… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: Hazard Allowance - Health Workers Issue 7 Days Ultimatum to Govt
The Senior Staff Association of Universities Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal… Read more »
October 13, 2022
Nigeria: Health Workers Issue Fresh Strike Notice to Govt
The Senior Staff Association of Universities Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Associated Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Federal… Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Cholera Kills 233 in 31 States As 173 Die of Lassa Fever
A total of 10, 217 suspected cases of cholera, including 233 deaths, have been recorded in 31 states this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has said. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Fear Looms in Nigeria As Indian Syrups Kill 66 Children in Gambia
The death of 66 Gambian children from acute kidney injuries has thrown Gambia and other West African countries into confusion. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Health Funding - 34 States Fail to Meet 15% Benchmark - Report
A new health report released by The ONE Campaign has shown that federal and several state governments in Nigeria continue to fall short of the 15 percent continental health funding… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Records Fresh 41 Cases of Monkeypox in 7 Days
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported additional 41 new cases of Monkeypox disease between August 29 and September 4, from 12 states of the federation. Read more »
September 27, 2022
Nigeria: Rabies Kills 55, 000 Nigerians Annually - USAID
Rabies claims about 55, 000 lives every year in Nigeria, with rabid dogs accounting for about 94 per cent of confirmed human infections, Mieko Mckay, USAID Nigeria Deputy Office… Read more »
September 25, 2022
Nigeria: 25 Million Nigerians Suffering From Hunger - Nutritionist
At least 25 million Nigerians are suffering from hunger, according to Prof Kola Matthew Anigo, National Coordinator of Academic and Research Network for Scaling up nutrition in… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Gates Foundation Announces U.S.$1.27bn to Fight HIV, TB, Malaria, Others
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation -- alongside governments, philanthropies, the private sector, NGOs, and global and community leaders -- has announced commitments totalling… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Tasks Health Workers Against Medication Errors
The Federal Ministry of Health has enjoined health workers to ensure best practices to avoid medication errors in patients. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Nigeria: 94% of Nigeria's Primary Health Centres Lack Access to Clean Water - UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) says only six percent of primary healthcare centres across Nigeria have access to clean water. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Nigeria: Boosting Intra-African Trade Will Power Post-Covid-19 Recovery and Foster Food Security
The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting Africa's development trajectory. It is exacting a substantial socio-economic toll and putting the survival of half of the continent's micro,… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Nigeria: Increase in Medical Malpractice Claims Amid Covid-19
Whenever an accident occurs due to human error, you can usually easily notice it depending on the situation. For instance, take a case of a road accident due to a mistake on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Elderly People Are Dying of Non-Communicable Diseases - Expert
A health-tech company, Gerocare, has said many elderly people in Nigeria are facing deteriorating health conditions and untimely deaths due to the absence of geriatric care. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Introduces Rotavirus Vaccine to Avert 110,000 Children's Deaths
The Federal Government yesterday flagged off rotavirus vaccine in Nigeria's Routine Immunization Schedule and this year's African Vaccination Week. Read more »
Nigeria: Stop TB Partnership Begins Mission On Resource Mobilisation to End Disease in Nigeria
Stop TB Partnership Geneva and Stop TB Partnership Nigeria, in collaboration with other stakeholders, are embarking on a high-level mission on domestic resource mobilisation to end… Read more »
August 15, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 13 New Cases of Lassa Fever in 1 Week
The latest epidemiological report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says the country has recorded 13 new cases of Lassa fever from five states within one week. Read more »
August 09, 2022
Nigeria: Govt Launches Strategy Against Low Covid-19 Risk Perception, Vaccination Bottlenecks
The Federal Government Monday launched a strategy to enable Nigeria to overcome low COVID-19 risk perception and address state-specific bottlenecks in vaccine uptake. Read more »
Nigeria: Monkeypox Cases Rise To 157 In Nigeria
A total of 157 confirmed cases and 413 suspected cases of monkeypox have so far been reported from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) this year. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Unsafe Abortions Contributing to High Maternal Mortality Rate in Nigeria'
Ipas Nigeria Health Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has identified unsafe abortions as one of the factors contributing to the high maternal mortality rate in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: The Fight Against Malaria, What More Should We Do?
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects humans, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, tiredness, vomiting and… Read more »
Nigeria: Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19, Not Procure Fake Cards - Experts
In spite of the many benefits of COVID-19 vaccination, to date, many Nigerians are reluctant to get vaccinated. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Embassy in Mexico Shuts Down Over COVID-19 Outbreak
The Nigerian embassy in Mexico has shut down as a result of the outbreak of COVID-19 at the embassy. Read more »