Nigeria: Climate Change Increasing Air Pollution, Infectious Diseases - Minister

The minister also stated that climate change has contributed to the growing burden of certain respiratory illnesses, such as cardiovascular conditions. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Eight New Cases in One Week

NCDC made this known on Monday in its latest situation reports for week 41 spanning 7 to 13 October. Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Namadi Lays Foundation for General Hospital, Kafin-Hausa, Jigawa

Mr Namadi called on the contractors, consultants, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely and successful completion of the project. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Niger State Confirms16 Deaths,165 Cases

According to the commissioner, 145 patients have been treated and discharged. Read more »

Nigeria: Ten Things to Know About New R21 Malaria Vaccine Nigeria Received

The first rollout of the vaccine will be in Bayelsa and Kebbi, two states with high seasonal transmission of malaria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria to Take Delivery of Anticipated Malaria Vaccine

The malaria vaccine is expected to be delivered to Nigeria in Abuja by the WHO. Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Targets 18m Residents for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

According to Mr Bowale, 85 per cent of people from nine months to 44 years will be given Yellow Booster doses while other vaccines will be administered too. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records 1,025 Lassa Fever Cases, 174 Deaths in Eight Months

The report also noted that in the reporting week, there were two deaths. Read more »

Nigeria: Jigawa's Health Intervention Scheme Gives Hope to Thousands of Vulnerable People

The programme aims to provide beneficiaries with free primary and secondary healthcare services for 12 months. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Mpox Vaccine for Children Is Unavailable in Nigeria - Unicef Health Chief

Nigeria has received 10,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine, but none for children under 18. Read more »

Nigeria: Prioritise Health Goals in 2025 Budget, Nigerian Govt Charges Agencies, Teaching Hospitals

On her part, the ministry's Director of Finance and Account, Bakre Modupe, said proper budgeting is crucial to improving the health system. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Becomes First African President of Union for International Cancer Control

Mrs Shinkafi-Bagudu, a former first lady of Kebbi State, North-west Nigeria, is expected to serve in this capacity for a two-year term of office from 2024 to 2026. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Health Workers Threaten Strike, Give 15-Day Ultimatum

The ultimatum, according to the unions, will last between 10-25 October after which a 7-day warning strike will be declared should the government fail to address their demands. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Kaduna Records One Death Out of 86 Suspected Cases

The Kaduna State's irector of public health says the state government reactivated the rapid response team which swung into action on 16 August. Read more »

Nigeria: Tuberculosis - Lagos Confirms 15,000 Cases in 2024

As of March, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported that Nigeria has the highest TB burden in Africa. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Nigeria, DRC, Burundi Most Affected in Ongoing Mpox Outbreak

The data from 1 January to 29 September shows that Nigeria comes third with 78 confirmed cases with no death. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Six New Confirmed Cases

According to NCDC, the states affected in the reporting week are Plateau, Delta, FCT, Katsina and Imo. Read more »

Nigeria: Autoimmune Diseases - Experts Record Success With Pioneering Donor Cell Therapy

Nature stated that three individuals with severe autoimmune conditions achieved complete remission. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt to Upgrade Lagos Hospital to Federal Medical Centre

In addition to upgrading the general hospital, the MoU also provides for the establishment of a School of Nursing at the FMC, with admissions starting next year. Read more »

Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria Drops in August - NBS

The NBS said this shows a decline of 0.8 per cent when compared to the amount recorded in the previous month. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected Cholera Cases Rise to 10,837 - NCDC

However, PREMIUM TIMES findings show that the cumulative suspected cases and death cases is lower than what is declared in the report. Read more »

Africa: Lassa Fever - Global Health Coalition Invests $250m in Vaccine Research

The new research led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), CEPI and other partners is scheduled to commence in October. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Governor Unveils Strategic Health Policy Documents

The policy documents will serve as guides in catering for the health of mothers, children, adolescents and the elderly Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera Outbreak - Ebonyi Records Five More Deaths

This brings the death toll in the outbreak to 18 as the disease spreads to three local government areas in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: World Heart Day - Over 20.5 Million People Die Annually From Heart Diseases - Expert

Expert says 80 per cent of premature deaths from Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD) can be prevented by way of small lifestyle adjustments. Read more »