December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Succour for TB Patients As U.S, ASR Africa Deliver $0.5m Dots Centres in Nigeria
Towards mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States government Agency for… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 Resurgence in Benue - Report Misrepresents WHO's Statement - NCDC
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has denied that there was a resurgence of COVID-19 in Benue State. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Nigeria: Succour for TB Patients As U.S., ASR Africa Deliver $0.5m Dots Centres in Nigeria
Towards mitigating the huge burden of tuberculosis in in Nigeria, the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, ASR Africa, in partnership with the United States Government Agency for… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Promises to Provide 17,000 Primary Healthcare Centres for Nigerians
The federal government yesterday said it was determined to make available at least 17,000 functional primary healthcare centres across the country. Read more »
December 04, 2023
Nigeria: Climate Change May Reverse Gains in Malaria Prevention - WHO
The World Health Organisation, WHO, has warned that despite expanding access to malaria prevention, more people are getting sick with the disease. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: Hpv Vaccine - Nigeria Attains 78 Percent Coverage in 14 States, FCT
Nigeria has attained 78 per cent of the 80 per cent national target for the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination set for the pilot states where the vaccine was rolled out. Read more »
November 23, 2023
Nigeria: Pneumonia, Malaria, Diarrhoea, Major Causes of Infant Mortality - Expert
A medical expert, Dr Ogenetega Idaboh, has said that pneumonia, malaria, and diarrhoea are the leading causes of death among children under five years old. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: 10 Doctors Kidnapped Within 2 Months in Enugu - NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Enugu State branch, says more than 10 doctors were victims of kidnapping and other violent crimes in less than two months in Enugu State. Read more »
November 13, 2023
Nigeria: We Have Vaccinated Over 3.9m Girls With HPV Vaccine - NPHCDA
Over 3.9 million girls aged between 9 and 14 years in Nigeria have been vaccinated with the Human Papilloma Virus, HPV, vaccine against cervical cancer since the rollout of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Safe Veterinary Medicine Protects Human, Animal Health - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control , NAFDAC, has said the use of only safe veterinary medicine and allied products available for use in Nigeria by the… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: We Will Not Compromise Standards On Regulated Products - NAFDAC
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, reiterated its commitment to ensuring the standards and quality of its regulated products. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Has Met 70% Vaccination Target - Official
Nigeria has successfully met its ambitious target of fully vaccinating 70 per cent of its population against the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
Nigeria: Submit Report On N100b Covid-19 Intervention Funds in 72 Hours - Reps to AGF
The House of Representatives has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Accountant General of the Federation, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Madein to submit a detailed report on the utilisation of… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Jigawa Govt Hailed Over 17% Budgetary Allocation On Health Sector
A non-governmental organisation, Results for Development, R4D, yesterday, hailed the Jigawa State Government for over 17 percent of budgetary allocation for the health sector. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Open Defecation - Doubts Over Nigeria's Attainment of 2025 Target - Experts
Using the toilet and washing hands with soap has become a great experience for me. I grew up to see my family members defecate in the bush, but our fortunes turned around early… Read more »
October 24, 2023
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 »
October 20, 2023
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 »
October 19, 2023
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 »
October 18, 2023
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 »
October 17, 2023
Nigeria: World Thrombosis Day - Walk, Stretch Regularly to Move Against Thrombosis, Nigerians Told
...As global campaign promotes blood clot prevention Read more »
October 11, 2023
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 »
October 09, 2023
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 »
October 07, 2023
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 »
October 03, 2023
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 »