Nigeria: Nigeria's Immunisation Efforts Hindered By Delayed Budget Releases - Experts

Ms Nwankwo said the delays in the disbursement of immunisation funds significantly impact child health outcomes, particularly in underserved areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Enugu Govt Commits N2bn to Upgrade Teaching Hospital, Students' Hostel - Mbah

The governor also spoke about the smart schools project in the state. Read more »

Africa: 263 Million Malaria Cases, 597,000 Deaths Recorded Globally in 2023 - WHO

About 95 per cent of these deaths were concentrated in Africa Read more »

Nigeria: Centre Donates Machine to Fcta to Combat Cervical Cancer

The newly commissioned facility, donated by Nordica Fertility Centre, is expected to enhance early detection and treatment of the cancer. Read more »

Nigeria: 19.2 Million Nigerians Use Health Insurance - Official

"This surpasses our 2024 target and places us within striking distance of achieving 95 per cent of the 2027 presidential target." Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Launches Free Family Health Services to Reduce Maternal Child Mortality

The government said family planning services, antenatal care, postnatal care, and demonstrations of hygiene practices are also integrated into the programme. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Probe Alleged Mismanagement of $232m World Bank Loan

The loan was meant for a project to increase the utilisation of cost-effective nutrition services for pregnant and lactating women, adolescent girls, and children under five in 11… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Investigates Substandard Amoxicillin Product Over Safety Concerns

The agency said the products have been sampled for laboratory analysis, and the manufacturer and its marketer are being interrogated. Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Establish New National Eye Centres Scales Second Reading

The bill seeks to enhance access to qualitative eye care services across the six geo-political zones of the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Collaboration Needed to Fight Malnutrition, Stunting in Nigeria - Minister

Mr Sabi revealed alarming statistics: 32 per cent of Nigerian children under five suffer from stunting, with approximately two million affected by severe acute malnutrition. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Requires Sustained Investment to Meet TB Targets - Remi Tinubu

TB remains a leading cause of death in Nigeria, with the country ranking 6th globally and first in Africa. Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking the Stigma of Male Victims of GBV

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in six men will experience some form of GBV in their lifetime. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano's Healthcare Landscape and the Mandate of Innovation

With dedication, strategic planning, and robust investment, Nigeria's healthcare system can achieve remarkable progress and inspire national pride. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Commends Nigerian Elected President of Canadian Medical Association

The president is confident that Mr Ogunyemi's extensive background in medical science and his 15 years of leadership experience have eminently prepared him for this prestigious… Read more »

Nigeria: Malnutrition, Poor Hygiene, Triggering Seizures in Children in Nigeria - Expert

These triggers are particularly prevalent in overcrowded and impoverished environments, such as internally displaced persons (IDP) camps, where children face heightened… Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - 23 People Confirmed Dead From 48 Cases in Ebonyi - Nwifuru

"Though we grief over those that died, we give kudos to doctors without borders for saving the lives of those who survived the disease." Read more »

Nigeria: George Washington University Partners Actress Stephanie Linus On Health Initiative

The partnership was officially launched after two screenings of Linus's award-winning film, Dry, a powerful portrayal of a 13-year-old Nigerian child bride's struggle with… Read more »

Nigeria: FP2030 - Nigeria Govt Restates Commitment to Achieve 27% Contraceptive Rate

The FP2030 is a global partnership aimed at empowering women and girls to lead healthy lives and make informed choices about contraceptive use. Read more »

Nigeria: Effective Family Planning Services Good for National Development - Ex-Minister

Mr Adewole said Nigeria faces significant challenges related to reproductive health, including high maternal and infant mortality rates, unplanned pregnancies, and limited access… Read more »

Nigeria: Anambra Records 3,138 New HIV Cases in 10 Months - Official

"An impressive 99 per cent of those who tested positive, were successfully linked to antiretroviral therapy. Currently, 49,067 individuals living with HIV have been placed on… Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Call for Increased Funding to Combat SGBV in Nigeria

The call for increased funding comes in light of the proposed repeal and re-enactment of the VAPP Act, which aims to address existing gaps and challenges in the legislation Read more »

Nigeria: Low Family Planning Uptake, High Fertility Rate Fuelling Poor Maternal, Child Health - Experts

These challenges demand renewed urgency, innovation, and collaboration to achieve the FP2030 targets Read more »

Nigeria: Minister Urges National Assembly to Pass Law Treating Drug Addiction As Health Issue

The minister made this call as part of a broader recommendation to the National Assembly to adopt a humane approach to supporting victims of drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Urges Effective Social Media Use in Public Health Communication

The workshop is a collaborative effort between WHO and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Govt Restates Commitment to Ending Aids By 2030

The World AIDs Day is commemorated on 1 December every year to honour the people who have fallen to the disease as well as PLWHIV Read more »