January 23, 2023
Nigeria: China's Covid-19 Surge - Why Nigeria Needs to Act Now!
The details are so staggering that China has censored the daily publication of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Read more »
January 22, 2023
Nigeria: Kano Confirms Outbreak of Diphtheria in 13 Local Govts
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Aminu Tsanyawa, stated this at a briefing on Diphtheria and Lassa fever outbreaks in the state on Saturday. Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Confirmed Cases Hit 81 in Edo
NCDC said Edo, Ondo, and Bauchi States have continued to lead on the log of Lassa Fever cases in the country. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Confirms Outbreak of New Infection, Records 25 Deaths
NCDC listed symptoms of diphtheria to include fever, runny nose, sore throat, cough, red eyes (conjunctivitis) and neck swelling. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Nigeria: Gates Foundation to Commit $8.3 Billion to Global Fight Against Poverty, Diseases in 2023
According to the organisation, this is the largest annual budget ever announced since the Foundation's formation. Read more »
Nigeria: Covid-19 'Victory', Other Major Events in Nigeria's Health Sector in 2022
From grappling with the country's weak health system to losing large numbers of health personnel to developed countries, 2022 will remain a memorable year for Nigeria's health… Read more »
January 15, 2023
Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Records 29 Fresh Cases in One Week
NCDC, however, said the multi-sectoral national emergency operations centre (EOC), activated at Level 2, continues to coordinate the national response activities Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian States, Regions Fare in Covid-19 Vaccination
NPHCDA said 55.2 per cent of the total eligible population targeted for COVID-19 vaccination are fully vaccinated. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: Scientist Calls for Interdisciplinary Research to Fight Upsurge of Covid-19
"The fight against COVID-19 should be a collective responsibility." Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: The Imperative of Implementing the National Mental Health Act
Nigeria will witness a rise in the appreciation of mental health advocacy henceforth. Read more »
Nigeria: Buhari Signs Mental Health Bill After Two Failed Attempts
The government is urged to ensure that the gazetted copies of the bill are available to citizens, so they know their new legal rights. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Niger: Nigerian Doctors Threaten Fresh Strike
The association said some arrears for 2014, 2015, and 2016 have remained unpaid despite several negotiations with the government. Read more »
January 04, 2023
Nigeria: How Pfizer Disaster Is Discouraging Some Kano Residents From Taking Covid-19 Vaccines
About 26 years after, the memory of the Pfizer disaster in Kano looms over the COVID-19 vaccine as some residents are sceptical of accepting any vaccine jab. Read more »
January 03, 2023
Nigeria: Special Report - How Religion Inspired High Covid-19 Vaccination in Kano
Vaccinators say although the majority of those coming for vaccination had no plans of going to hajj in 2022, they do not want to miss out whenever the opportunity comes. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Nigeria: Amazing Story of Water Cave Where Nigerians Visit for Leisure, 'Healings'
"I entered the water, and it washed me. That was how I got myself back." Read more »
December 30, 2022
Nigeria: Crisis Rocks Uyo Teaching Hospital's Resident Doctors' Association
Mr Ojoko said the constitution of the association cannot be superior to that of Nigeria especially on matters of fundamental human rights. Read more »
December 26, 2022
Nigeria: Among Underserved Nigerians, Awareness of Health Insurance Remains Poor but Insurtech Offers Hope
Signing up to a microinsurance plan could save many vulnerable and low-income earners, but they are mostly unaware of the programmes. Read more »
December 22, 2022
Nigeria: Lagos Launches Health Insurance, Endowment Fund for Vulnerable Residents
The state government says the initiative comes on the heels of the success of various health insurance plans, including Ilera Eko and EKOTELEMED, a telemedicine service. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Death Toll Rises to 51 in Cross River Community
The outbreak has also been1 reported in another local government area of the state. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Nigeria: Benue Faces Healthcare Crisis After Govt Scraps Doctors Placement Programme
The state is facing a shortage of doctors five years after the government scrapped a programme that sponsored medical students in return for serving in public hospitals. Read more »
December 14, 2022
Nigeria: Covid-19 - As Nigeria Relaxes Travel Protocols, NCDC to Give Biweekly Situation Reports
According to statistics on the agency's website as of Wednesday, 266,381 infections and 3,155 deaths have been recorded in 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: CPHIA 2022 - African Leaders, Experts Meet in Rwanda to Appraise Public Health Issues
The organisers said the conference aims to build on conversations started at CPHIA 2021, which centres on building more resilient health systems in the region. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Relaxes Travel Protocols, Cancels PCR Test
NCAA said the PSC's verdict on pre-departure and post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests is that all passengers are no longer required to show such test results. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Nigeria: Exclusive Breastfeeding - Pains, Pangs of Nigerian Career Mothers
Many Nigerian women are having to quit their jobs or remain unpaid to achieve exclusive breastfeeding for their babies. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Nigeria: Mental Health Bill Ready for Presidential Assent After Two Failed Attempts
Findings have shown that COVID-19 pandemic ushered in not only a public health emergency but also a crisis impacting Nigerians' minds. Read more »