Nigeria: Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu Lead Govt Efforts to Eradicate Malaria

Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, inaugurated the Nigeria End Malaria Council in Abuja. Read more »

Nigeria: Cholera - Lagos Arrests 20 for Open Defecation

The NCDC cholera situation report shows Lagos State is leading the infection chart with 3,758 cases, representing 63 per cent of the total suspected cases nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Unveils New Policies to Tackle Cancer, Other Non-Communicable Diseases

The government said the health conditions are worsened by the adoption of unhealthy lifestyles among the people such as tobacco use, alcohol consumption, poor diets, and physical… Read more »

Nigeria: How Govt Can Tackle Malaria Scourge Decisively in Nigeria - Don

"Our habit of turning gutters into dumping sites during the wet season blocks river flow, creating stagnant water ideal for mosquito breeding. Let us stop habits that create… Read more »

Nigeria: Swipha Bags Who Pre-Qualification for Sulfadoxine Plus Pyrimethamine Tablet to Combat Malaria in Pregnancy

Malaria remains a significant public health challenge in many parts of the world, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where pregnant women and children under five years of age are… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Mops Up Fake Milo Drinks

The NAFDAC office began the inspections in markets and superstores to get rid of the fake Milo in circulation following a directive from the headquarters." Read more »

Nigeria: Edo Records Three Suspected Cases of Mpox - Official

The official said that the patients were not in critical condition but are being isolated as part of the state's enhanced surveillance measures. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Records More Cholera Cases As Death Toll Increases

Lagos recorded the highest number with 117 new suspected cases while Abia, Kwara, Adamawa and Kano recorded one each. Read more »

Nigeria: Urgent Action Needed to Save Millions of Nigerian Children From Malnutrition - UN

"The scenes I saw were heart-wrenching because I saw babies fighting for their lives. It is unconscionable that we should see this level of suffering today." Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Records Decline in Cases

The Nigerian government said that the new Mpox cases were recorded across 26 local government areas (LGAs) in 18 states. Read more »

Nigeria: More Lagos Doctors Protest As Abductors Hold Colleague Captive for Eight Months

Mrs Popoola's husband has since been released after a ransom was reportedly paid, but she and her nephew remain in the abductors' captivity. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Call Out Nursing Council Over Refusal to Verify Licence to Practise Abroad

The NMCN licence verification is a mandatory requirement for any Nigeria-trained nurse to relocate abroad. Read more »

Nigeria: Manpower Shortage Cripples Kwara Phcs Despite Millions Spent On Renovations

In 2020, the Kwara State Government renovated four primary healthcare centres (PHCs) in different communities at a total cost of over N117 million. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Revitalises 500 Health Centres, Targets 3,000 More - Official

Mr Aina said revitalising VHCs is a key component of President Tinubu's Nigerian Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. Read more »

Nigeria: Mpox - Nigeria Intensifies Surveillance and Control Measures

In Nigeria, cumulatively, a total of 39 confirmed cases and zero deaths have been recorded across 33 States and the FCT, from the beginning of the year 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: After 20 Years of No Recruitment, Oyo Set to Employ 3,000 Health Workers in 464 Phcs

"There has been no meaningful recruitment into the primary care sector in over 20 years. This is the first time in two decades that the State Government is recruiting into the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Launches Subsidised Health Insurance Scheme for Formal Sector

Mr Abiodun noted that the success of the scheme would be a collective effort, requiring collaboration with health officials and concerned parties to ensure the system is… Read more »

Nigeria: Again, WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak Global Health Emergency

This is in light of the ongoing outbreak of the viral infection in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other African countries. Read more »

Nigeria: 67% of Nigerian Doctors Work in UK, NHS Vulnerable If They Withdraw - Minister

The minister said countries recruiting Nigerian health professionals should also contribute to expanding training opportunities in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Cislac Lauds ICPC for Opening Probe Into NAHCON's Handling of N90 Hajj Subsidy

CISLAC condemned the alleged corrupt handling of the Hajj subsidies "particularly given the religious significance of the event." Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Introduces Policy to Revitalise Healthcare System

Mr Pate said the policy would create an environment that encourages professional development and stability, even as it seeks to retain the best talent within Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Addressing Brain Drain in Nigeria's Health Sector

An average of two to three doctors reportedly resign from Lagos State's primary and secondary facilities every month without commensurate replacement. Read more »

Nigeria: As Mpox Cases Rise in DRC, Others, Nigeria Reintroduces Health Declaration Forms At Airports

While Nigeria recorded 24 cases with no deaths, the DRC topped with 13,791 cases and 450 deaths. Read more »

Africa: Africa to Declare Public Health Emergency Over Mpox

Since January 2022, Africa has recorded 38,465 Mpox cases and 1,456 deaths, with a 160 per cent increase in cases in 2024 compared to 2023. Read more »

Nigeria: Lassa Fever - Nigeria Records Seven New Cases

According to the report, the affected states are Edo, Bauchi and Kogi. Read more »