July 04
Nigeria: Federal Govt Commits to Ending Open Defecation in 2025
Wary of the rapid spread of Cholera across the country, causing high morbidity and mortality in its trail, the Federal Government has commenced measures to combat the epidemic by… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Stakeholders Excited Over Executive Order On Local Drug Production
Pharmacists and other stakeholders in the health sector have applauded President Bola Tinubu's signing of an executive order aimed at increasing local production of… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Stakeholders Decry Maternal Mortality, Apathy to Immunisation in Northeast
Health professionals from the six states of the Northeast have decried the rejection of immunisation for communicable diseases as well as the alarming rate of maternal and infant… Read more »
Nigeria: Ahoy Mobilises for Blood Donation to Save Humanity
A group, Association of Humble and Obedient Youths (AHOY) yesterday disclosed that it mobilised its members to donate blood in commemoration of the World Blood Donor Day to save… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Cholera - Nigeria At High Risk As Rainy Season Intensifies
As Nigerians breathe a sigh relief from Lassa fever and Meningitis outbreaks, another public health emergency has emerged as the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control ad Prevention… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Sector Has Collapsed, Says Obi
A former Anambra State governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has bemoaned the state of the nation's health sector… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Stakeholders Task Parents, Teachers On Precautionary Measures
Stakeholders have called on parents and teachers to implement preventive measures as schools reopened (after midterm break) in Lagos amid the cholera outbreak. Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 13,000 New Fistula Cases Each Year - Govt
Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri has disclosed that about 13,000 women in Nigeria come down with obstetric fistula each year. Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - What You Should Know and Preventive Measures
Cholera has always been a significant public health threat in many parts of the world, particularly in regions affected by natural disasters, conflicts, and inadequate… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sets Up Committee to Tackle Cholera Crisis
President Bola Tinubu has directed the setting up of a cabinet committee to oversee the Cholera emergency operation centre operated by the National Centre For Disease Control and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nasarawa Deploys 28 New Doctors in Specialist Hospital
The management of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital (DASH) in Lafia, Nasarawa State has received 28 medical doctors recently engaged by the state government. Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: NAFDAC Intercepts Fake Antibiotic, Warns Public Against Product Use
The National Food Drug and Administration Control (NAFDAC), has notified the public of the sale of a confirmed falsified OHEAL Ampicillin and Cloxacillin Capsule discovered and… Read more »
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Shows Govt's Unseriousness - Adebayo
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Adewole Adebayo, has said the outbreak of a poverty-laden disease like Cholera across the country exposes… Read more »
June 23
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Federal Govt Supports States With Water, Testing Kits, Others
The Federal Ministry of Environment has expressed deep concern over the cholera outbreak in several Nigerian states, which has claimed lives and affected many communities. Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Enugu Gov's Wife Enrols 1,701 Expectant Mothers On Health Insurance
Enugu State governor's wife, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched the "Mama Care Initiative." Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Targets 143,500 for Free Health Insurance
Jigawa State government has concluded arrangements to commence registration of 143,500 vulnerable and less-privileged people for free health insurance under the Danmodi Care… Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Expert Seeks Inclusive Workplace for 'Sickle Cell Warriors'
An Nguvu change leader, Mariya Bagudu has called for the urgent need for inclusivity in the Nigerian workplace for individuals battling sickle cell anaemia. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Signs Pact On Digital Health Technology
Lagos State government has signed a concession agreement for the implementation of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) in the state. Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - 7m Nigerian Girls Vaccinated in 2 Weeks - Gavi
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has said that seven million girls in Nigeria have been vaccinated against the human papillomavirus (HPV) in the second phase of the vaccination… Read more »
Nigeria: Poor Diet, Insecurity Major Causes of Child Malnutrition - Unicef
Poor diet and insecurity have been identified as one of the major causes of malnutrition, contributing to stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies in Nigerian children. Read more »
June 18
Nigeria: Combating the Cholera Scourge
Once again, Nigeria finds itself gripped by a cholera outbreak that has claimed dozens of lives and sickened over a thousand others across the states. Read more »
June 14
Nigeria: More People Dying From Lack of Access to Blood Than Communicable Diseases - Govt
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark this year's World Blood Donor Day, the National Blood Service Commission (NBSC) has called for more voluntary blood donation, saying… Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: NCDC Confirms 30 Deaths As Suspected Cases of Cholera Hit 1,141 in 30 States
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that a total of 1,141 suspected and 65 confirmed cases of cholera with 30 deaths have been reported from 96… Read more »
Nigeria: Disease Outbreaks - Nigeria, Niger Step Up Response, Surveillance
As the West African Region continues to face several public health challenges, Nigeria and the Republic of Niger have brainstormed on strengthening cross-border surveillance… Read more »
June 07
Nigeria: EU, UNDP Adopt Arts to Combat Sexual, Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have said that they are leveraging the power of art to combat all forms of sexual and gender-based… Read more »