Egypt: WHO Ranks Egypt First Country to Achieve Path to Elimination of Hepatitis C

WHO said Egypt has diagnosed 87 per cent of people living with hepatitis C and provided 93 per cent of those diagnosed with curative treatment. Read more »

Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Issues One-Week Quit Notice to Traders in Lagos Island Market

Sanwo-Olu has issued a one-week evacuation notice to traders who have illegally constructed their shops on drainages in some parts of Lagos Island. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Agency Partners Global Fund to Tackle HIV-Related Human Rights Barriers

The journey towards curbing the spread of HIV is plagued by a multitude of obstacles, including gender-based discrimination and human rights infringements. Read more »

Nigeria: Improved Wellbeing of Adolescent, Young Adults Critical to Achieving Sustainable Development - Health Minister

He acknowledged the importance of adopting a whole-government approach to addressing the multiple and intersecting factors that impact adolescents in the country Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - We Are Committed to Work With Nigeria - Gavi

As of 3 October, Nigeria has recorded 13,204 suspected diphtheria cases. Read more »

Nigeria: Postpartum Depression in Nigerian Mothers Complicated by Stigma

PPD is a common yet often overlooked complication of childbirth, affecting 10-15 per cent of new mothers. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records Surge in Diphtheria Infections

A recent situation report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed that Nigeria is currently facing a second wave of diphtheria outbreak Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Over 1,000 Confirmed Cases, 181 Deaths

The number of suspected cases increased compared to that reported for the same period in 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Recommends R21/Matrix-M Vaccine for Use Against Malaria

The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is the second vaccine against malaria to be approved by WHO. Read more »

Nigeria: Newborn Triplets, Mother Stranded At Kano Hospital Over Inability to Afford Care

Mr Magaji said he had six children before the birth of the triplets. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Off Supermarkets, Restaurant, Others

The commercial buildings in Lekki were sealed off for flouting Lagos environmental laws. Read more »

Nigeria: Inadequate Cardiovascular Checks Gives Rise to Hypertension, Stroke - Govt

Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) show that Cardiovascular Diseases are the foremost cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year. Read more »

Nigeria: The Nightmare of Resident Doctors As Resident Donkeys

The resident doctors are gagged mules. They are made to sign illegal confidentiality agreements not to disclose the atrocities happening in these teaching hospitals. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 7,202 Diphtheria Cases, 453 Deaths

The government says 73.6 per cent of confirmed cases occurred among children aged one to 14 years. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 210 New Cholera Infections, 10 Deaths

The report revealed that as of 27 August, Nigeria had recorded 84 suspected deaths, and 2,860 suspected cases across 25 states. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Scientist Wins $100,000 Prize for Work in Keeping Newborns Alive

The winning innovations comprise a non-invasive Neonatal Ventilator, an Oxygen Delivery Blender System, and an Oxygen Splitter System, all powered by solar energy. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Speaks On Doctor's Death, As Colleagues Seek Improved Welfare

The hospital noted that Mr Umoh was on call for a total number of 4 days in September. Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Seeks Improved Advocacy On TB, HIV/Aids in Children

Mrs Tinubu was one of the panellists who spoke on strategies to advance global health standards and investments towards effectively financing the eradication of tuberculosis. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue State Governor Revives Moribund Health Scheme As NMN Inducts 41 Fresh Doctors

Under the scheme, medical students received financial support from the state government while at university and were required to serve for at least two years after graduation. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Confirms Second Wave of Diphtheria in Nigeria, As Country Records 4,717 Cases

WHO noted that Kano, Katsina, Yobe, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Borno states accounted for most of the suspected cases. Read more »

Nigeria: Gavi to Prioritise Nigeria in Malaria Vaccine Rollout - Minister

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, also accounts for a high percentage of malaria burden globally Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Sets Up Emergency Taskforce to Contain Diphtheria Outbreak in 14 States

Diphtheria cases have been detected in 14 states, with Kano as the epicentre. Read more »

Nigeria: Gates Foundation Lists Measures to Prevent Stillbirth, Infant Death in Low - Middle-Income Countries

The report also highlights seven life-saving innovations, which they said could be easily implemented by midwives and birth attendants to reduce maternal mortality. Read more »

Nigeria: SDGs - How Two Million Mothers, Babies Could Be Saved By 2030 - Gates Foundation

Co-authored by Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, the report shows that since 2016, progress in reducing global maternal mortality has stalled. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Malaria Death Rate Dropped By 55% in 21 Years - WHO

Although Nigeria accounted for about 27 per cent of the global burden of malaria cases, the country has made significant progress. Read more »