Nigeria: Groups Launch Second Phase of Data Collection Initiative On Nigeria's PHCs

The goal of this initiative is to deliver a more thorough evaluation of healthcare access and quality across the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Conduct First-Ever Digital Census for Persons With Disabilities - Official

The data will be crucial in informing policy decisions, resource allocation, and programme development to support the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Preterm Babies Battle for Survival Amid Rising Medical Costs

Currently, Nigeria ranks third in global preterm births with 774,100 preterm births annually and a high perinatal mortality rate. Read more »

Africa: Africa Records Decline in New HIV Infections, Aids-Related Deaths - WHO

Africa is the leading region globally in advancements towards the achievements of the 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets Read more »

Nigeria: Minster Unveils Plan to Tackle Malaria, Antimicrobial Resistance in Nigeria

The minister explained that the government is working closely with the Nigerian Governor's Forum to rethink malaria elimination strategies. Read more »

Nigeria: Social Innovation Key to Transforming Nigeria's Healthcare - Experts

This participatory approach ensures that health interventions are relevant and effective. Read more »

Nigeria: When Medicines Fail - Many Nigerians Battle Antimicrobial Resistance, Amr

As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective. Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Raises Alarm Over Fake Anti-Malarial Medicine

NAFDAC also disclosed where the fake anti-malarial medicine was discovered. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Needs $19 Million to Tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases - Official

Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, accounts for about 50 per cent of NTDs burden in Africa and 25 per cent globally Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Suspended Ebonyi Health Commissioner - Nwifuru

"One contractor collected N3 billion to supply equipment and consumables to primary healthcare centres in the state." Read more »

Africa: Tributes Pour in for WHO Africa Director-Elect Ndugulile

In August 2024, Ndugulile was elected as the next regional director for the WHO African region Read more »

Nigeria: Two of Every Three Nigerians Affected By NTDs - Nigerian Govt

NTDs are a diverse group of conditions caused by various pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Moves to Enhance Health Workers' Capacity to Combat Hepatitis

As of 2023, WHO revealed that Nigeria has more than 20 million people living with hepatitis B, C, or both. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Journalists Champion Initiatives to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Recently, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, linked anti-micro to more than 64,000 deaths in Nigeria in 2019. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Loses Over $1.1 Billion to Malaria Annually - Health Minister

"This is not just a health crisis; it is an economic and developmental emergency," the minister said Read more »

Nigeria: 16-Day Campaign - Lagos Engages 16 Traditional Rulers to Amplify Fight Against GBV

Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) explained that the agency used data to choose kingdoms with high rates of sexual and gender-based violence, but low… Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC, WHO Partner to Enhance Community Engagement, Risk Communication

This collaborative effort is part of the Strengthening and Utilising Response Groups for Emergencies Initiative (SURGE). Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.-Nigeria Military Cooperation Strengthens Through Health Diplomacy, Strategic Dialogue

From combating diseases to bolstering defence, these moments capture a partnership built on trust and shared goals. Read more »

Nigeria: 1.6 Million Nigerians With HIV On Treatment - NACA

Nigeria has an HIV prevalence of 1.4 per cent among adults aged 15 to 64 years Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Suspend Strike, to Review Progress in December

The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over the government's alleged failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Niger Enrols 1,000 Out-of-School Children in Health Insurance Scheme

The state government said the enrolment was part of its effort towards integrating out-of-school children into mainstream formal education. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Senators Met in London to Perfect Defection Plan - Lawmaker

The senator said that part of the London agreement was that one senator would defect to the ruling party. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Services Continue in Abuja, Lagos Hospitals Amid Medical Consultants' Strike

The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over alleged government's failure to take significant steps in addressing its demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Sokoto Govt Provides Updates On Fatalities, Cases

The Sokoto government said 23 of the deaths occurred at home, while three patients died in health centres. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Begins Mpox Vaccination

According to the NPHDA Chief Executive Director, Muyi Aina, the vaccination is mostly targeted at health workers in facilities where cases have been diagnosed and close contacts of… Read more »