April 27, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Records 55m Malaria Cases, 90,000 Death Annually - Federal Govt
Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has said that Nigeria records 55million cases of malaria and about 90,000 malaria-related deaths annually. Read more »
April 23, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Reviews HIV Program Progress, Plans for Sustainable Future in Nigeria
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) has hosted federal and state ministries, health agency leadership and HIV program implementing partners in… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: HACEY Laments Nigeria's High Maternal Mortality Rate
The HACEY Health Initiative and Access Corporation have lamented the high maternal mortality ratio in Nigeria, saying many women are still being lost to preventable causes of death… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Nigeria: Benue River Pollution - You Have Failed, Ortom Tells 3 Commissioners
Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has berated three of his commissioners for failing to protect the environment and people of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Experts Urge Moderate Application of Pesticides On Crops
Farmers in Nigeria have been advised to exercise carefulness when administering pesticides to crops for healthy living and preservation of the environment. Read more »
Nigeria: Delta State Governor Faults Restriction On Medical Practitioners From Leaving Nigeria
Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has faulted restricting medical practitioners from moving out of the country, declaring that such experts could be exported to needy nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Firm Develops Virtual Platform to Link Patients, Healthcare Providers
A Nigerian digital healthcare service provider, CloudClinic Limited (CCL), has developed a cloud-based healthcare solution called CloudClinic to facilitate virtual consultation… Read more »
Nigeria: Hope Rises for Nigerian Children As Federal Govt Okays Oxford Malaria Vaccine
The provisional approval for R21/Matrix malaria vaccine by the federal government has raised hope in Nigeria. Read more »
April 17, 2023
Nigeria: Federal Govt Grants Provisional Approval for Oxford Malaria Vaccine
The federal government of Nigeria has granted provisional approval for the R21/Matrix malaria vaccine developed by the Oxford University. Read more »
April 11, 2023
Nigeria: 'Bill to Halt Doctors' Emigration is Modern Day Slavery' - Doctors' Association
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has described the Bill to prevent Nigerian-trained medical doctors from being issued full practicing licenses or allowed to… Read more »
April 10, 2023
Nigeria: Concerns As More Medical Practitioners Leave Nigeria
While Nigeria's population is expanding geometrically, the health care workforce is shrinking drastically, as doctors to patient ratio in the country drops to 1:10,000 as against… Read more »
March 29, 2023
Africa: Post-Covid-19 - African Countries Opt for Green Economy
Some countries in East, Southern and Western Africa have moved towards a green economy after the havoc caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
March 21, 2023
Nigeria: '78m Children At High Risk of Water-Related Crisis in Nigeria'
As world leaders and relevant organisations convene for the United Nations 2023 water conference, UNICEF has called for urgent action to address the water crisis in Nigeria as… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria Kills 61 in Kano
Kano State diphtheria case manager, Salma Suwaid, on Monday, disclosed that 61 persons have died from diphtheria disease in Kano State. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Why Nutrition Should Be Top Priority for Govt - Osinbajo
Aside from other key development indices, the lives of young people and the future of the country depend largely on the collective efforts by public and private sectors towards… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: First Ladies Seek More Funds to Curb Cancer Spread
First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC) Initiative has raised concern over the increasing rate of cancer in the country as a new report revealed that the country has recorded over… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Nigeria: 13 Die As 37 Test Positive of Lassa Fever in Benue
The director of Public Health, ministry of health and human services, Dr. Terna Kur has disclosed that 13 deaths have been recorded from the outbreak of Lassa Fever in Benue State. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Why Childhood Immunisation Is Crucial
Diphtheria, a serious bacterial infection caused by Corynebacterium species has been reported in about four states across the country. Read more »
January 24, 2023
Nigeria: Diphtheria - Kano, 3 Others Record 123 Cases, 38 Deaths
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has said the country has recorded 123 cases of diphtheria in Kano, Lagos, Yobe and Osun States with 38 deaths in three of the states. Read more »
January 23, 2023
Nigeria: Edo Records 10 New Cases of Lassa Fever, 8 Deaths
Edo State has recorded 10 more cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the state to 81, with eight deaths. Read more »
January 21, 2023
Nigeria: Towards Checking the Spread of Diphtheria
The Kano State commissioner for health, Dr Aminu Tsanyawa, recently confirmed the outbreak of the deadly diphtheria disease which is reported to have killed no fewer than 25… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Stop Brain Drain Now, Medical Directors Tell Federal Govt
National Guild Of Medical Directors (NGMD), has identified poor working conditions, weak infrastructure, poor reward and remuneration of health workers as reasons why Nigeria is… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Nigeria: Check the Rising Scourge of Lassa Fever
Lassa fever is still sending many Nigerians to an early grave. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 26 Confirmed Cases On Admission in Edo
Edo State has recorded three more confirmed cases of Lassa fever, raising the total number of confirmed cases on admission to 26. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Restoring Confidence in Public Hospitals
That confidence in the public healthcare system has been eroded significantly across the country for the past few decades is not in doubt. A lot of Nigerians whether in Lagos or… Read more »