Nigeria: 26,000 Children Infected With HIV, 15,000 Deaths in 2023 - NACA

....Inaugurates Committee to Prevent Mother-to-Child Transmission in Osun Read more »

Nigeria: Drug Abuse - Emzor Pledges N1bn Initiative to Combat Crisis

In response to the growing crisis of drug abuse among youth, the Emzor Wellness Foundation is launching a N1 billion Anti-Drug Abuse Fund dedicated to critical interventions,… Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 Budgets - Govt, 21 States Allocate N3.846trn to Healthcare

...Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Benue, Abia, Ogun Meet WHO's 13% Recommendation Read more »

Nigeria: 2025 Budgets - Govt, 21 States Vote N3.846trn to Healthcare

...Kano, Kaduna, Borno, Benue, Abia, Ogun meet WHO's 13 per cent recommendation Read more »

Nigeria: State Government Extends Maternity Leave To Six Months

In a move to enhance infant health and well-being, the Cross River State government has announced an extension of maternity leave for all nursing mothers in the state's civil and… Read more »

Nigeria: I Nearly Got Into Trouble Because of Telling the Truth - Adeboye

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, revealed yesterday that he almost faced challenges with certain individuals in… Read more »

Nigeria: TB Diagnosis - Molbio Diagnostics of India Deploys 333 Truenat Devices to Nigeria

Molbio Diagnostics of India has deployed 333 Truenat devices across Nigeria to boost diagnosis of tuberculosis in view of the increasing rate of TB detection in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Presidency Renews Commitment in Reducing Maternal, Newborn Deaths in Nigeria

The Presidency has renewed its commitment to drastically reduce maternal and newborn deaths in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: FG Partners Unodc to Tackle Drug Abuse, Empower Youth in Nigeria

The Federal Government has announced a strategic partnership with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to address the growing challenges of drug trafficking, reduce… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Keen On 2035 Global TB Target - First Lady

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday assured that the federal government remained committed to achieving global tuberculosis targets by 2035. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Health Workers Begin Three-Day Strike

The coalition of health sector unions in Lagos State on Wednesday began a three-day warning strike over non-implementation of adjustments to the Consolidated Health Salary… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Alerts Nigerians to New Covid Variant Xec in 29 Countries

Following the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally, Federal Government has directed all Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of… Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Has Suppressed 98 Percent HIV Viral Infection - Caritas Nigeria

A Humanitarian and Development agency, the Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria has disclosed that above the United Nations, UN target, 98 percent of identified persons living… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Renew Commitment to End Cervical Cancer in Nigeria

...every woman, girl deserves access to screening, vaccination, treatment-Dr Radda Read more »

Nigeria: Otti Pledges to Eliminate Barriers for PWDs in Leadership

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration's commitment to removing obstacles that hinder Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) from actively participating in… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Calls for Research-Driven Healthcare Reforms At Nimr Conference

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has called on Nigerian researchers to translate their research into actionable policies and initiatives that will enhance healthcare… Read more »

Nigeria: NTDS - FG Seeks Collective Action to Meet 2030 Elimination Target

... says control, elimination 'll contribute to attainment of Universal Health Coverage,,SDGs 3 Read more »

Nigeria: FG, Partners, Others Rain Tributes As Sfh Marks 40 Years of Impactful Services Across Nigeria

The federal government, development partners and stakeholders in the Nigeria's health sector took turn on Tuesday to pen down glowing tributes to the Society for Family Health, SFH… Read more »

Nigeria: With Nanotechnology There'll Will Be More Effective Breast Cancer Treatment - Dr. Obidiro

Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) stands as one of the most aggressive and challenging forms of breast cancer. With limited treatment options and a poor prognosis for many… Read more »

Nigeria: NACA Seeks Action As Over 2m Nigerians Live With HIV

Approximately 160,000 children aged 0 to 14 are living with HIV in Nigeria, with 22,000 new infections and 15,000 AIDS-related deaths recorded in 2023 alone, the National Agency… Read more »

Nigeria: Expert Seeks Govt's Urgent Intervention On Rising Cases of Diabetes

A professor of endocrinology and expert in the diagnosis and management of diabetes at the College of Medicine and Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Professor Olufemi… Read more »

Nigeria: Only 3 Out of 21 LGAs in Anambra Open Defecation-Free, Says Unicef

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has disclosed that only three out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) in Anambra State are free from open defecation. Read more »

Nigeria: World Toilet Day - 48m People Practice Open Defecation in Nigeria - Unicef

·Says 70% of schools without access to basic sanitation services Read more »

Nigeria: Group Takes Medical Outreach to Delta Community

Over 500 residents of Egini, an agrarian settlement located in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State have benefited from the health drive of the National Association of Seadogs,… Read more »

Nigeria: Air Force Pharmacist Wins Three Awards At PSN Conference

A consultant clinical pharmacist in the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, Air Commodore David Olumuyiwa Babalola, has won three awards at the just-concluded 97th Annual National Conference… Read more »