Nigeria: Exchange Rate Taking Cost of Drugs Beyond Reach of Nigerians - NMA

The Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, in Ekiti State, Dr. Babatunde Rosiji, yesterday, decried the high rate of foreign exchange, saying that the development is… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Hits Ogun As 236 Cases Recorded, 12 Killed

No fewer than 12 persons have lost their lives to cholera in Ogun State, in the last one month. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - We've Administered Vaccine to 1.6m Children in 7 States - Govt

The National Diphtheria Emergency Task Team, Thursday said it has administered Pentavalent vaccine to a total of 1,692,762 children in seven states, comprising 56 local government… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Adopting Proactive Measures to Tackle NCDs, Says Pate

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has adopted a proactive approach to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with strong emphasis on prevention. Read more »

Nigeria: '1.4 Million Nigerians Killed By Diseases Traceable to Inadequate Handwash'

A non-governmental organization, the Africa Youth Growth Foundation, AYGR, yesterday, disclosed 1.4 million Nigerians are killed by diseases traceable to inadequate handwash… Read more »

Nigeria: World Thrombosis Day - Walk, Stretch Regularly to Move Against Thrombosis, Nigerians Told

...As global campaign promotes blood clot prevention Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria Claims Over 570 Lives in Nigeria - NPHDA Boss

The Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Faisal Shuaibu on Wednesday said over 570 persons have lost their lives to diphtheria outbreak in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Dr Osahon Enabulele Completes Tenure As WMA President

Nigerian Dr. Osahon Enabulele Weekend handed over the leadership of the World Medical Association, WMA, to Dr. Lujain Al-Qodmani of Kuwait, after completing one year in office… Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Mass Wedding - Intending Couples Test Positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, Pregnancy

Some intending couples for the Kano mass wedding scheduled to be held soon have already tested positive for Hepatitis B, HIV, sickle cell and pregnancy. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - 6 States Account for Staggering 97% of All Reported Cases - NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency, NPHCDA, said six states account for staggering 97 percent of all reported diphtheria cases in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Registers 1,968 Lassa Fever Cases in 28 States

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), has registered 1,068 Lassa fever infections across 112 local government areas in 28 states of the federation. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Shuts Popular Ladipo Market Over Filthy Environment

Lagos State Government has ordered the immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, over alleged environmental infractions including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises,… Read more »

Nigeria: 4.6 Billion People At Risk of Rabies Infection - WMA

... Advocate incorporation of disease education in school curricula Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - Unicef Nigeria Raises Alarm, Calls for Urgent Vaccination

... Says it needs additional US$ 3.3 million for effective response Read more »

Nigeria: High Cost of Treatment, Hampering Management of Sickle Cell Disease, Stakeholders Lament

Governments at all levels have been called to include treatment and management of sickle cell disease for sickle cell warriors in the health insurance policy of the country. Read more »

Africa: Ban Smoking, Vaping in School to Protect Young People, WHO Urges Countries

With 9 of 10 smokers starting before the age of 18, the World Health Organisation, WHO, has called on countries to ban smoking and vaping in school to protect young people. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria Outbreak Spreads, Over 400 Children Killed

Like a wild fire, the latest outbreak of Diphtheria in Nigeria has spread to 105 Local Government Areas across the country, killing 453 children as of 24th of September, 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: We'll Make Nutrition Top Priority in Our New Development Plan - Govt

The Federal government says it will make nutrition a priority in the new development plan of the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: UHC - Billions Left Behind As 96 Countries Remain Off-Track - WHO, World Bank

A new report by the World Health Organisation, WHO, and the World Bank has revealed an alarming stagnation in the progress towards providing people everywhere with quality,… Read more »

Nigeria: G20 Countries Urged to Improve Health of Women, Children

AS vulnerable populations continue to grapple with various diseases, G20 countries have been urged to improve the health of women, children, and adolescents across the world. Read more »

Nigeria: One of 3 Nigerians Hypertensive - Cardiologist

A Consultant Cardiologist, Prof. Simon Isezuo, says hypertension is a health disorder affecting one out of every three adults in the rural areas of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Japa' Syndrome - Departments in Teaching Hospitals Shutting Down - MDCAN

The Medical and Dental Consultants' Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has raised the alarm over the consequences of brain drain in the nation's health institutions, saying some… Read more »

Nigeria: Does Killing Nigerien Babies Bring Glory to Our Name?

A dear and respected friend of mine who was once our Ambassador to a European country, who has relatives and strong links in and with Niger Republic and who is well versed in… Read more »

Nigeria: Measles Outbreak in Benue IDPs Camp Escalates

...10 cases recorded, other unconfirmed cases being investigated Read more »

Africa: Experts Task African Govts, Media On Malaria Elimination

Experts under the auspices of the African Media and Malaria Research Network, AMMREN, African leaders have been tasked with being more committed to investing in malaria elimination… Read more »