Nigeria: Lassa Fever Deaths Hit 177 As Nigeria Records Rise in New Infections - NCDC

The country has so far recorded 8,463 suspected cases, 966 confirmed infections and seven probable cases across 21 states and 102 Local Government Areas Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina Declared Open-Defecation-Free State By Govt

This ODF status places Katsina among the highest-performing states advancing Nigeria's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) agenda. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Launches Initiatives to Enhance Child Nutrition

The initiatives include a five-year Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) on child nutrition (2025-2030) strategy, and a strategy for implementing the state's alternative childcare… Read more »

Nigeria: Special Report - Maternal, Neonatal Deaths High in Underserved Lagos Communities

A 2023 report revealed that Nigeria has the second-highest cases of maternal and neonatal deaths. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses 60,000 Lives to Antimicrobial Resistance Every Year - Who

Recent modelling, he said, shows that AMR could claim up to 39 million lives by 2050. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Tightens Tobacco Control, Imposes $110m Fine On Batn

The new findings, he said, reveal a notable decline in daily tobacco use among adults, reflecting the impact of national policies, enforcement actions and public health awareness… Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - 32 African Countries Now Offering HPV Vaccine - WHO

According to him, the 32 countries that have already rolled out the HPV vaccine are now reaching nearly half of all eligible girls across the region Read more »

Nigeria: Health Ministry, ICPC Sign Agreement to Boost Transparency in PHCs

Mr Pate explained that the agreement is aimed at ensuring transparent monitoring, tracking, and auditing of all expenditures related to the nationwide upgrade of health facilities. Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Confirms First-Ever Outbreak of Marburg Virus

It is transmitted to humans through fruit bats and spreads rapidly between people through direct contact with the bodily fluids of infected individuals or contaminated surfaces Read more »

Nigeria: Health Groups Back NAFDAC's Ban On Sachet Alcohol

The transition period ends in December 2025. Despite this concession, they said several manufacturers continued production in defiance of the directive Read more »

Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Sues NMA for N50bn Over Alleged False Medical Report On His Health Status

Mr Kanu, whose suit came about five days after the trial judge foreclosed his defence on 7 November and adjourned for judgement, stated that NMA and others knowingly issued a false… Read more »

Nigeria: 33 Million Nigerians Risk Severe Hunger in 2026 - Red Cross

Nigeria ranks 115th out of 123 countries assessed in the 2025 Global Hunger Index, reflecting a hunger situation. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Health Financing Still Far Below Target Despite Progress - Minister

The Minister also called for increased investment, transparency, and collaboration to strengthen system resilience Read more »

Nigeria: Inflation Worsening Diabetes Crisis in Nigeria - Study

The study compared the average household income with the annual cost of diabetes management, revealing that only people earning above N2.5 million per year can afford consistent… Read more »

Nigeria: FG Pledges to Revitalise Phcs to Drive Universal Health Coverage

The Minister said the government is moving to rebuild the sector through improved infrastructure, expanded workforce, and integrated service delivery. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Serve As Pilot Country for G20 Health Financing Integration - Africa CDC

According to the G20 framework, prioritising resilient and equitable health systems is essential to achieving the health-related 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and… Read more »

Nigeria: 13 Days On, Resident Doctors Strike Grounds Services in Major Hospitals

PREMIUM TIMES' visit to hospitals in Abuja and Lagos this week revealed near-empty wards and frustrated patients returning home without treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: 850,000 Nigerian Children Die Yearly From Preventable Causes - Health Minister

Mr Pate said Nigeria has recorded measurable progress in reducing under-five deaths but remains off track to meet global targets. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu's Health Agenda to Save N4.8 Trillion Annually - Official

He added that the nine health priorities of the Renewed Hope Agenda and the four pillars of the HSRII are all aimed at achieving a healthy and prosperous Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Seeks N150bn for Vaccine Procurement, Improved Immunisation Coverage

He added that health spending now accounts for 5.2 per cent of the national budget, up from just over three per cent a few years ago. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa Adopts New Salary Structure for Doctors, Health Workers After 15 Years

The NMA said the new salary structure, which will be effective by November, has restored hope and dignity to the state health workforce after 15 years of salary stalemate. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Launches New Initiatives to Protect Women, Children's Health

The initiatives, the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health + Nutrition (MNCH+N), the NAFDAC Office of Women and Children's Health (NOWCH), and the National Action Plan on Prevention,… Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun Govt Set to Commission Newly Renovated 250-Bed Hospital in December

The state governor, Dapo Abiodun made this known during the inspection of the level of work done at the hospital which was built but not completed by the immediate past… Read more »

Africa: WHO Urges African Countries to Strengthen Diabetes Prevention, Care Across All Life Stages

According to WHO, more than 24 million adults aged 20 to 79 currently live with diabetes in the African region. Read more »

Nigeria: How Nigerian Women Are Reacting to Suspended Abortion Bill

Many argued that the development is a misplaced priority. Read more »