Nigeria: Only 1,300 Doctors Attending to Kano's 15 Million Residents

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends one doctor to 600 patients. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Kills 12 in Ogun As Govt Threatens to Seal Houses Without Toilets

Cholera spreads through contaminated food and water, reappearing periodically in countries like Nigeria where people are unable to secure access to clean drinking water and ensure… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Over 9,000 Diphtheria Infections

Kano has the highest number of cases with 7,747, followed by Yobe with 841 cases. Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Nigerian Govt Secures Six Million Doses of HPV Vaccine

Mr Shuaib said while vaccination is the most potent prevention measure against HPV, women are encouraged to undergo regular screening tests for early detection and treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: Conjoined Twins Delivered in Lagos Hospital Die - Official

According to Mr Fabamwo, although the set of twins died, their mother is doing well. Read more »

Nigeria: Data Essential to Improving Health Outcomes in Nigeria - Minister

The minister said there are plans to strengthen governance, improve population health outcomes, focus on improving the economic value chain for health, as well as public health… Read more »

Nigeria: Food Insecurity Threat to Nigeria's Peace, Stability - Red Cross Society

The society's President, Mr Adeaga, said addressing hunger in Nigeria is not just a matter of dignity, but a matter of urgent national security. Read more »

Nigeria: Red Cross to Raise N23 Billion Against Hunger Crisis in Nigeria

About 1,092,300 people would benefit from the aid, the organisation said. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Professor Wins $100,000 Global Prize

According to the UCL, the award is to reinforce his efforts to support health systems in Nigeria and Africa's Sahel region. Read more »

Nigeria: Katsina - Health Workers Avoid Terror Hotspots, Attacks-Ravaged Residents Groan

Eighty-three medical and health workers have been abducted, while 16 were killed in Katsina State. Read more »

Nigeria: World Sight Day - Nigerian Govt Unveils Policy Documents to Improve Eye Health

The minister said the initiative will help strengthen the eye health system to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »

Nigeria: Sex Scandal - UK Court Faults Medical Tribunal Over Suspension of Nigerian Doctor

Mr Onyekpe, a Nigerian-born medical doctor, was found guilty of misconduct in February for engaging in a sexual relationship with a patient in a restroom at a UK hospital. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Records 1,188 Cholera Cases, 40 Deaths in 10 Months - Commissioner

The Zamfara official also confirmed the emergence of 50 Diphtheria cases with two deaths recorded. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Records 156 Infections, 20 Diphtheria Deaths in Seven Months - Official

An official says Kaduna State ranks among the seven states with high levels of diphtheria infections in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: 587 Health Facilities Provide Family Planning Services in Sokoto - Official

FP services are available in 587 health facilities located across rural and urban settlements and are administered by health personnel in Sokoto State, an official says. Read more »

Nigeria: 98% of Children With Diphtheria in 19 States Not Immunised - Minister

Mr Pate said that the ministry and other stakeholders had come together to aggressively tackle the diphtheria challenge that had persisted for months. Read more »

Nigeria: Premium Times' Journalists, 28 Others Win Fellowship On Epidemic Preparedness

Both journalists, Nike Adebowale-Tambe and Mariam Ileyemi, have written extensively about health and have been commended for their work in the sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Severe Mental Health Condition Reduces Life Expectancy By 20 Years - Health Minister

Mr Pate said mental health is an integral part of health Read more »

Nigeria: World Mental Health Day - Therapist Emphasises Support System As Group Hosts Session

As a mental health therapy startup, Mycarebuddy unveiled an enhanced website for easier access to mental wellness services. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Insurance - Nigerian Govt Launches Operational Guidelines for NHIA

The guidelines will also facilitate the implementation of health insurance in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: Cervical Cancer - Ogun to Vaccinate 500,000 Teenage Girls Against HPV - Official

The vaccine will be administered in all government-owned health facilities and temporarily fixed locations such as markets, schools, religious centres and communities. Read more »

Nigeria: How Jigawa Is Responding to Diphtheria Outbreak - Governor

The Jigawa State governor said the timely response by the state Ministry of Health and support provided by the NPHDA had aided in the management of the cases and in addressing the… Read more »

Nigeria: Emergencies - Our Response Time in Abuja Is Now Three Minutes - Official

The official said that the community structures have been adequately trained on emergency response through drills and simulations to equip them with the needed knowledge and… Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Names Four States With Highest Cholera Cases

NCDC says efforts were ongoing in providing response commodities to thr four affected states and other states in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt to Rehire Retired Healthcare Workers to Combat Brain Drain

This is part of efforts to mitigate the mass exodus of health workers to developed countries, which has led to an acute shortage of health professionals in the nation's health… Read more »