Nigeria: Cross River Confirms First Mpox Case

Cross River State has recorded its first confirmed case of mpox following a diagnosis in Okoshe village in Obudu local government area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Will You Try Alternative Medicine?

Alternative medicine is a broad term encompassing a variety of medical modalities. Tradition typically supports these and is seldom taught in a Western medical setting. Such… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Receives Rescued 20 Medical Students, 7 Others in Abuja

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday, received the rescued 20 medical students, who were abducted in Benue State on their way to Enugu State for a… Read more »

Nigeria: CS-Sunn, Others Laud Free Nutrition for Pregnant Women

The federal government has been commended for introducing free Multiple Micronutrients Supplementation (MMS) targeting pregnant women in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Osun Govt Confirms 2 Mpox Cases

Osun State government on Monday confirmed two cases of m-pox in Ilesa West local government area of the state and urged residents not to panic. Read more »

Nigeria: Beat Inflammation - Eat to Heal!

Inflammation is a normal process that aids your body in healing and protecting itself from injury. However, when inflammation persists and becomes chronic, it can result in a range… Read more »

Nigeria: Bbnaija S9 Housemate Tjay, Wife Welcome Twin Boys

Big Brother Naija season 9 housemate, Tjay, has welcomed a set of twins with his wife. Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Begin 7-Day Warning Strike Over Abduction of Colleague

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared a seven-day warning strike over the abduction of Dr Popoola Ganiyat, a member of the association, at the staff… Read more »

Nigeria: Over 50% Africans Lack Access to Essential Medicines - Stakeholders

Less than 50 per cent of the population in Africa have access to essential medicines, thereby prompting players in the continent's health sector to issue a stark call to action. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Rising Concerns and Nigeria's Response

This year has witnessed a concerning escalation in the spread of Mpox, a rare but serious viral zoonotic disease. Read more »

Nigeria: Concern Over Fate of 20 Abducted Medical Students

After six days in captivity, there is anger over the inability of the authorities to secure the release of the 20 medical students kidnapped in Benue, Benue State. Read more »

West Africa: On Nigeria's Immunisation Level

Recent statistics reveal that the national coverage for full vaccination (all first-year antigens) among children 12-23 months in Nigeria is 35.6 per cent, with sharp regional… Read more »

Nigeria: 7 Die in Sokoto, Niger Over Food Poison, Mining Site

Seven people have died in Sokoto and Niger state following food poisoning and the collapse of the artisanal mining site. Read more »

Nigeria: 19 Years After, Omo-Agege Ensures Varsity Begins Operation in Ndokwa

After 19 years, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale, has become operational in Ndokwa Land of Delta State. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Commissioners Rally for Healthcare Reforms

Health commissioners from the 36 states, alongside the mandate secretary of health for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have brainstormed on critical healthcare… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate Resource Allocation, Human Capital Devt to Boost Health Services

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and partners have highlighted the critical need for strategic resource allocation and human capital development for… Read more »

Nigeria: Fed Govt to Establish 6 Oncology and Diagnostics Centres

President Bola Tinubu has launched the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA)-Healthcare Expansion Programme and retraining of 120,000 frontline health workers. Read more »

Nigeria: 176 Deaths Recorded As Cholera Cases Hit 5,951

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that 5,951 suspected cases of cholera and 176 deaths have been recorded across 152 LGAs of 36 States and the… Read more »

Africa: Mpox - EU Donates 215,000 Vaccine Doses to Africa Amid Public Health Crisis

The European Union (EU), through its Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Authority (HERA), has announced the donation of 215,000 vaccine doses to combat the ongoing Mpox… Read more »

Nigeria: Plateau Govt Reiterates Commitment to Fighting Tuberculosis

Plateau State government has reiterated its commitment to reducing the scourge of infectious diseases, like tuberculosis, to the barest minimum. Read more »

Nigeria: Diagnosis Challenge in Nigerian Healthcare Facilities

Appropriate diagnoses of patients' conditions by medical personnel, or lack thereof, in most Nigerian hospitals have come under intense public scrutiny. The worry is that, in… Read more »

Nigeria: Fuel Your Body With the Right Macronutrients - Plan a Balanced Meal

In the journey towards a healthier lifestyle, understanding the basics of nutrition is essential. Macronutrients, the primary building blocks of our diet, play a vital role in… Read more »

Nigeria: Supercharge Your Immunity - Easy Steps to a Healthier You

In an era where maintaining optimal health is more important than ever, the strength of our immune system plays a vital role in our overall well-being. A robust immune system not… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara First Lady Canvasses Improved Exclusive Breastfeeding

Wife of the Kwara State governor, Amb. Olufolake AbdulRazaq has urged stakeholders in the state to raise awareness about the importance of exclusive breastfeeding. Read more »

Nigeria: NPC to Deploy 700 Ad Hoc Staff for E-Birth Registration in Ekiti

Ahead of the e-birth registration flag-off for children in Ekiti State, no fewer than 700 ad hoc staff have been trained and awaiting deployment by the National Population… Read more »