Nigeria: UK Restricts Recruitment of Health Workers From Nigeria, Other Countries

With 11,055 Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK, Nigeria currently has the third-highest number of foreign doctors working in the UK, following India and Pakistan. Read more »

Nigeria: Herd Immunity - Experts Urge Nigerians to Accept Covid-19 Vaccines

The COVID-19 pandemic is still very much around and Nigerians must protect themselves against the virus by taking recommended doses of the vaccines. Read more »

Africa: Over 600 Million Africans Lack Access to Quality Health Care - WHO

The COVID-19 pandemic, health emergencies, and worsening climate situations negatively impact the continent's efforts to accelerate progress toward achieving Universal Health… Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Two Deaths, 39 Infections in One Week

Cumulatively from week 1 to week 12, 2023, 144 deaths have been reported with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 17.5 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 784 Confirmed Cases, 142 Deaths in Three Months

The NCDC said that 71 per cent of all new confirmed Lassa fever cases were reported from Ondo, Edo and Bauchi. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Five Deaths, 40 New Infections

According to the NCDC, 22 states have recorded at least one confirmed case across 89 Local Government Areas. Read more »

Nigeria: Brain Drain - dRPC, Experts, Others Discuss Implications On Nigeria's Health Sector

"The event will bring together policymakers and implementers alongside health professional associations and council executives, who are critical stakeholders in the health systems… Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records 68 New Cases, 15 Deaths in One Week

NCDC noted that four new healthcare workers were infected in the reporting week six. Read more »

Nigeria: Health Experts Advocate Free Maternal Health Services in Nigeria

The experts believe that placing health as a priority on government agenda will go a long way to reduce the challenges in the sector Read more »

Nigeria: mPox Remains Public Health Emergency - WHO

Mpox was declared a global health emergency by the WHO in July 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: NigeriaDecides2023 - How Leading Presidential Candidates Plan to Reform Nigeria's Health Sector

The four leading candidates have listed their priorities for fixing Nigeria's failing health sector. Read more »

Nigeria: Ex-Nigerian Minister Appointed CEO of Top Global Health Initiative

Mr Pate will assume duties on 3 August when he will take over from Seth Berkley, who has led the alliance in the past 12 years, GAVI announced on Monday. Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Yet to Meet 70% Vaccination Target - Official

The government had set an ambitious goal of vaccinating 40 per cent of eligible persons before the end of 2021, and 70 per cent by the end of 2022. Read more »

Nigeria: Vaccine-Derived Polio Virus Reduces By 85% in Nigeria - Official

Health experts, however, said the cases of cVDPV2 do not threaten the country's Wild Poliovirus-free certification. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt Set to Enhance Food, Nutrition Security With Tractor Hiring Scheme

The ministry would acquire 10,000 units of tractors to kick start the programme, an official said. Read more »

Nigeria: Japa Syndrome - How We Plan to Address Dearth of Doctors - Ondo Govt

Mr Faduyile said the migration of health workers from the country was caused by factors beyond the control of the government at all levels. Read more »

Nigeria: HIV Prevention Drug - Experts Call for Inclusion of Pregnant, Breastfeeding Mothers

WHO described PrEP as the use of an anti-retroviral medication by HIV-negative people to reduce the use of HIV acquisition Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Ondo Records Eight Deaths, 106 Infections in 2023

"Between January 1 and January 23, we have had 268 suspected cases of Lassa Fever, 106 confirmed cases and unfortunately eight deaths," a state government official said. Read more »

Nigeria: What You Need to Know About Diphtheria

Worldwide, the incidence of diphtheria has reduced dramatically in the past five decades, thanks to widespread immunisation using a diphtheria toxoid-containing vaccine. Read more »

Nigeria: Right of Reply - "China's Covid-19 Surge: Why Nigeria Needs to Act Now"

Adaptation is the key characteristic of China's policy against COVID-19. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Seven Deaths, 105 Infections in Two Weeks

According to the NCDC, the trio of Ondo, Edo and Bauchi States accounted for 84 per cent of all confirmed Lassa fever cases. Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - Nigeria Makes U-Turn, Mandates Vaccination for Travellers

The Nigerian government had in December 2022 ordered the relaxation of COVID-19 safety measures and travel advisory. Read more »

Nigeria: Diphtheria - Nigeria Records 123 Infections, 38 Deaths

According to NCDC, diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection caused by the bacterium called Corynebacterium species that affects the nose, throat and sometimes, the skin of an… Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Records One More Death, Eight Fresh Cases of Lassa Fever

So far nine people have died in the state from the disease. Read more »

Nigeria: Covid-19 - Two Years After Vaccination Flag-Off, Abuja Residents Still Hesitant

Despite reports of scepticism at the onset of vaccination, about 64 million people in Nigeria have so far taken the full doses of COVID-19 vaccines. Read more »