Nigeria: Federal Govt Launches Fund to Support Cancer Patients, Pledges N50 Million

According to him, the fund is designed to provide timely and equitable support for cancer patients facing challenges such as transportation costs, accommodation expenses, food… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Urges Rational Use of Medicines, Stronger Pharmacovigilance for Patients Safety

Mrs Adeyeye added that the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which was one of the greatest threats to global health, emanated from the misuse and overuse of… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra to Expand Telemedicine Services for Improved Healthcare Access

The Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, stated this during an interactive session with doctors overseeing the telemedicine services on Tuesday in Awka Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Nigerians As US Recalls Children's Ibuprofen Over Contamination Concerns

Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP (100 mg/5 mL), is commonly used to relieve pain associated with the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache in children, and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New HIV Plan, Seeks Shift From Donor Dependence to Domestic Financing

NACA said implementation of the plan would increasingly rely on domestic financing, strengthened health insurance systems, digital health expansion and coordinated multisectoral… Read more »

Nigeria: The War Against Drug Abuse Must Start From Our Schools

If we truly desire a safer, healthier, and more productive Nigeria, then we must start where the future of the nation is being shaped -- in our classrooms. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - 74 Dead, Over 7,800 Cases Strain Borno Facilities

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, said the outbreak had spread across 14 local government areas and 50 wards, citing figures from… Read more »

Nigeria: Unsafe Food Causes 53,000 Deaths Annually in Nigeria - Minister

According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Reports 515 Ebola Cases, 91 Deaths in DR Congo

According to WHO, the outbreak continues to evolve rapidly, with increasing geographic spread and cross-border transmission between the two countries. Read more »

Nigeria: Resident Doctors Declare Industrial Dispute, Give Govt 21-Day Ultimatum

Among its demands are the immediate disbursement of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), payment of outstanding salary-related arrears, and the resolution of welfare… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Doctors Threaten Indefinite Strike Over Surgeon's Abduction

The NMA called on the State Security Service, Inspector General of Police, and commissioners of police in Abia and Imo to intensify efforts to secure Bonaventure Aguocha's freedom. Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Inside Sokoto's Fight Against Polio Vaccine Hesitancy

Volunteer Community Mobilisers (VCMs), traditional rulers, and other volunteers have formed a line of defence in communities, helping track and identify unvaccinated children and… Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Releases Names of 21 States, FCT At High Risk of Ebola Infection - Full List

The NCDC says the classification followed a fresh dynamic risk assessment it conducted in response to rising Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda. Read more »

Africa: 32 African Countries Now Spend More On Debt Servicing Than Healthcare - Experts

One of the experts said Africa's debt crisis should not be viewed only through economic indicators but through its impact on ordinary citizens Read more »

Nigeria: Group Calls for Reusable Pads As Menstrual Stigma, Access Gaps Persist

On any given day, more than 300 million women and girls worldwide are menstruating, while an estimated 500 million lack access to menstrual products and adequate facilities for… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Day Akwa Ibom Market Burned Because a Fire Truck Had No Fuel

"For over two months now, this (fire) station has not received even a drop of diesel," an official said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak publicly on… Read more »

Nigeria: Abia Begins Reconstruction of 100-Bed Hospital in Okpuala Ngwa

The governor said the Abia founding fathers did their best to maintain public health facilities that served the people, but expressed displeasure that their efforts were not… Read more »

Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response

The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among… Read more »

Nigeria: Borno Records 2,700 Suspected Cholera Cases, 27 Deaths in May

Other affected LGAs include Jere with 834 suspected cases, Mafa with 159 cases, Konduga with 95 cases, and Monguno with 56 cases, while Ngala and Magumeri recorded two and one… Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Intensifies Surveillance, Preparedness Against Ebola

He, however, said the agency had maintained heightened surveillance and preparedness activities across the country in response to rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Gates Foundation Commits $15 Million to Support Ebola Response in DR Congo, Uganda

According to the statement, $5 million will go to Africa CDC for regional coordination, rapid deployment and cross-border surveillance, while another $5 million will support… Read more »

Nigeria: Zaria Fistula Centre Repairs Over 2,000 Cases, Flags Rising Medical Quackery

The surgeon revealed that globally, more than two million women "are living with untreated obstetric fistula, while between 50,000 and 100,000 new cases occur annually." Read more »

Nigeria: Wike Launches Health Insurance Scheme for FCT Inmates, 1,500 to Benefit

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, approved the insurance scheme, saying that incarceration should not prevent citizens from accessing quality healthcare and other basic rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Seeks Action On Period Stigma, Poor Menstrual Access Affecting Girls' Education

The call comes amid growing concerns over menstrual health challenges affecting girls and women across Nigeria, particularly in low-income communities where sanitary products… Read more »

Africa: WHO Honours Six Global Health Champions At World Health Assembly

According to WHO, recipients strengthened health systems, advanced disease control, and expanded healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide. Read more »