March 25
West Africa: Nigeria and the Tuberculosis Burden
The authorities should invest more to contain this health emergency Read more »
February 05
Nigeria: Addressing the Cancer Scourge
Government should create the enabling environment for tackling the disease Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: The Bane of Uncontrolled Population
An unplanned population is a disaster in the making Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: On Maternal Mortality in Nigeria
Health authorities could do more to contain the scourge Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Beyond the Abuja Kidney Merchants
All stakeholders must do more to tackle the menace Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: The New Malaria Vaccines
The new vaccine is a welcome relief Read more »
August 01, 2023
Nigeria: A Plea to Resident Doctors
The strike is bringing untold hardship to many Nigerians Read more »
July 12, 2023
Nigeria: Again, the Case for Public Toilets
All critical stakeholders must do more to provide conveniences. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Nigeria: AfDB, EIB, IDB, Who Launch New Investment Platform to Strengthen Primary Healthcare
In a landmark development aimed at investing in and strengthening essential, climate and crisis-resilient primary health care services in low- and low-and-middle income countries,… Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Tackling Sickle Cell Anaemia
All critical stakeholders should work towards curtailing the disease Read more »
June 01, 2023
Nigeria: We've Recorded Birth of 3102 Babies, Says Bridge Clinics
A fertility specialist hospital, Bridge Clinics has disclosed that its facility has achieved the safe delivery of 3102 babies, since inception, in 1999. Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Govt, Global Alliance Sign MOU On Nutrition
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) have signed a Memorandum of… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Doctors to End Warning Strike
The federal government has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) and the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Nigeria: Health Experts Warn Against Stigmatising People With Tuberculosis
Health Experts, yesterday, warned against discriminating and stigmatising people affected by Tuberculosis (TB), noting that this discourages them from coming out for treatment. Read more »
May 07, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Raises Concern Over Danger Posed By Imported Pesticides
The Director General of the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Christianah Adeyeye, has expressed worry over the dangers posed by… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Amid Severe Economic Impact On Poultry, Govt Sticks to No-Vaccination Policy Against Bird Flu
The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Mohammad Abubakar, has declared that the federal government's policy on 'No Vaccination' for control of the Highly Pathogenic… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Nigeria: Cancer Scare - NAFDAC Extends Test to Other Brands of Noodles
The management of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said that it is expanding its test for the presence of the killer seasoning,… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Nigeria: Ooni Lauds Cavista Nigeria's Interventions in Healthcare
His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, recently visited the Lagos offices of Cavista Nigeria and lauded its founder and chairman Niyi Olajide for his strides in… Read more »
September 25, 2022
Nigeria: John Olajide's Record-breaking Moves
If the US-based technology entrepreneur Niyi John Olajide was to scribble his grass-to-grace story, it would make a sold-out blockbuster movie at the box office. His story teaches… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Nigeria: Fresh Crisis Looms As Resident Doctors Issue Govt Two-Week Ultimatum Over Demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has threatened to embark on strike if the federal government fails to meet its demands within two weeks. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Not Among 8 African Countries Expected to Meet 2025 Global Technical Strategy Target - WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that Nigeria is not among the eight countries in Africa expected to meet the 2025 Global Technical Strategy target on malaria incidence… Read more »
April 23, 2023
Nigeria: Meningitis Kills 118 in 22 States
Cerebrospinal meningitis has killed at least 118 persons in 22 states across 79 local government areas in the country. Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: NAFDAC Approves Clinical Malaria Vaccine for Children
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has granted registration approval for R21 Malaria Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Read more »
April 17, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Approves Malaria Vaccine
National Agency For Food And Drug Administration And Control (NAFDAC) has granted registration approval for R21 Malaria Vaccine (Recombinant, Adjuvanted). Read more »
April 07, 2023
Nigeria: 66.6% Eligible Population Vaccinated With Covid-19 Vaccines - Govt
The federal government has said a total of 71,477,351 Nigeria residents have been fully vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccines as at April 1, 2023, representing 61.6 percent of the… Read more »