Young People Key to Ending Malaria, Says Initiative Head
The Block Malaria Africa Initiative has urged young people across the continent to take a leading role in combating malaria,…
NASAN President Urges Action on Autism Misconceptions
Persistent misconceptions about autism in Nigeria are being fuelled by deep-rooted cultural beliefs and misinformation, according to the President of…
WHO Warns of Widespread Health Disruptions Amid Global Aid Cuts
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that 70% of its country offices surveyed are already witnessing serious disruptions in…
Epe Council Launches School Health Initiative
The Epe Local Government in Lagos State has commenced the distribution of 200 first aid boxes to public primary schools,…
Lassa Fever Outbreak: Ondo, Bauchi, Edo States Account for 70% of Confirmed Cases
The NCDC has identified Ondo, Bauchi, and Edo states as the epicentres of the Lassa fever outbreak in 2025, with…
NHIA Welcomes Oloriegbe’s Appointment as Governing Council Chairman
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed its approval of Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe’s appointment as Chairman of its…
Cervical Cancer Fight Gets ₦1bn Boost from Remi Tinubu
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated ₦1 billion to the National Cancer Fund through her Renewed Hope Initiative,…
Nigerian Federal Government Assures Jobs for All Certified Community Health Officers
The Federal Government of Nigeria has assured that every certified Community Health Officer (CHO) will be employed, reaffirming its determination…
Funding Shortfalls Threaten Reversal of Progress on Maternal Mortality, UN Says
The report shows that the pace of improvement has slowed markedly since 2016, with an estimated 260,000 women dying in…
Plateau Government Steps Up Fight Against Maternal and Child Mortality
The Plateau State Government has revitalised 80 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) in a move aimed at improving maternal and child…