Nigeria: World Toilet Day - Jigawa Trains Faecal Sludge Emptiers On Best Hygiene Practices

JISEPA's Managing Director, Adamu Sabo, told reporters on Monday the training was aimed at improving the local business of the faecal sludge emptiers due to its paramount… Read more »

Nigeria: NGO Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Free Screenings in Lagos

After the screenings, the main walk, which covered a scenic 5km route, started from the university's back gate, passed through Ransom Kuti and Afe Babalola Halls, and returned to… Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Emphasise Community-Centred Approach to Combating Lassa Fever

The experts stated this at a webinar on Tuesday hosted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Reports 2,836 New Mpox Cases

This public health organisation also reported 461 new confirmed infections and 34 deaths with a cases fatality rate of 7.4 per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Hospital Battles Incessant Power Outages Over N3.1 Billion Debt

This recent incident is a recurring issue, as the hospital faced a similar blackout in March which lasted for 16 days. Read more »

Nigeria: WHO Raises Alarm Over Rising Cases of Diabetes Globally

WHO's Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, said there has been an increase in the number of diabetes cases over the past three decades. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Medical Consultants Declare Seven-Day Warning Strike

MDCAN is an association of medical and dental consultants who are specialists in various fields of medicine and dentistry, holding the highest qualifications in their professions. Read more »

Nigeria: Customs Confiscates N46 Billion Illicit Drugs, Other Items

"These seizures underscore our unwavering commitment to curbing the circulation of illicit medicines and ensuring public safety. Read more »

Nigeria: NCDC Alerts Nigerians Ahead of Lassa Fever, Meningitis Peak Season

NCDC DG said healthcare workers play critical roles in preventing and managing Lassa fever and other diseases and urged them to always practice standard infection prevention and… Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Experts Identify Bushmeat Trade As Key Factor

Africa's annual wild meat harvest ranges from 1-5 million metric tonnes, compared to its 14 million metric tonnes of livestock production. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Seven Others Begin African-Led HIV Vaccine Development

The World Health Organisation (WHO) had on Tuesday named HIV, malaria, Tuberculosis, and 14 other pathogens as top priorities for new vaccine development Read more »

Nigeria: Plan International Nigeria Expended N150 Billion On Projects in 10 Years - Official

The organisation also presented a strategy to reach 20 million girls through its projects in the next five years (2024 - 2028). Read more »

Africa: Experts Converge in Lagos to Discuss Africa's Preparedness Against Global Health Threats

The two-day conference is organised by the Global Emerging Pathogens Treatment Consortium (GET) in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Health. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Extends Hypertension Screening, Urges Residents to Take Advantage

The health commissioner recently revealed that 30 per cent of the state's residents suffer from hypertension, with 70 per cent unaware of their condition. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Must Hold Govt Accountable for Quality Healthcare - Minister

Mr Pate said while strides have been made in healthcare affordability and insurance coverage, achieving universal access to quality healthcare remains an ongoing challenge. Read more »

Nigeria: Nimet Partners With NCDC to Enhance Disease Preparedness, Response

The NiMet's Director General, Charles Anosike, emphasised that climate change poses significant health threats. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey

In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »

Nigeria: Who Targets 17 Deadly Pathogens for New Vaccine Development

According to the study, three diseases- HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis - claim nearly 2.5 million lives annually, reinforcing the need for continued vaccine research and… Read more »

Nigeria: Doctors Withdraw Services At Kano Hospital Over Commissioner's Alleged Assault On Colleague

The NMA has issued an ultimatum to the Kano State Government to sack the commissioner . Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians Against Use of Recalled Nivea Product

This roll-on is part of the NIVEA Black & White Invisible series, which is specifically designed to address concerns around deodorant stains on clothing. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos, Nigeria's Richest State, Is Also Its Cholera Epicentre. This Is Why

Lagos becoming Nigeria's cholera hotspot raises critical questions Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Launches Campaign Against Hypertension, Diabetes in Ekiti

Governor Oyebanji said the initiative hopes to conduct free screening for about 200,000 people in Ekiti State for hypertension and diabetes within the week-long campaign across 161… Read more »

Nigeria: Gavi to Vaccinate 500 Million Children Globally By 2030

Through this initiative, it aims to save 8-9 million lives, including 1.5 million through the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Read more »

Nigeria: 500,000 Kaduna Residents to Get Free Screening for Non-Communicable Diseases - Sani

Governor Sani added that the disturbing fact is that the likelihood of dying from these conditions between ages 30 and 70 stands at 17% - striking at the heart of the productive… Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak Exposes Gaps in Nigeria's Public Health Infrastructure - NCDC

As of 17 October, NCDC reported 14,237 suspected cases and 378 deaths across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Read more »