Halifax, October 28, 2025 — The international health community gathered this week in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for the 32nd Canadian Global Health Conference (CGHC). This event, considered the most important in Canada in its field, brings together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students, civil society representatives, and private sector stakeholders each...
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Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has said that Governor Uba Sani has repositioned the health sector in just over two years of his stewardship. Speaking during a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the NMA Chairman, Dr Hassan Bala Salihu, said that the Governor...
Akwa Ibom State Government has approved the implementation of an upward review of salaries and special allowances for doctors and other health workers with effect from November 1, 2025. This followed an approval by Governor Umo Eno during the state Executive Council meeting held on October 13th. The state...
The Awba-Ofemili Development Union (ADU) Health Committee, in collaboration with the Office of the President-General, ADU, the Nigerian Red Cross Society (Anambra State Branch), Awba-Ofemili Health Volunteers Team (AHVT) and the Anambra State Primary Health Care Development Agency (ASPHCDA), is set to host the Awba-Ofemili Community Health Awareness Campaign...
World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that the global number of smokers has dropped significantly over the past 15 years, yet cautions that tobacco use remains a major public health challenge, with one in five adults still addicted. According to WHO’s latest report on tobacco use, published Monday, smoking...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has organized a workshop in Monrovia, Liberia, to advance regional cooperation in medical evaluation, harmonising immunisation days, and creating a regional procurement system for health commodities. The three-day workshop was declared opened on Monday by Liberia’s Assistant Minister of...
World Health Organization (WHO) has responded to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested a possible link between paracetamol use during pregnancy and autism. Speaking on Tuesday, WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic addressed the claim, stating that while a few observational studies have raised questions, the overall scientific...
By Abiemwense Moru – Poverty is a global menace distressing millions of people, depriving them the essentials of living and increasing the risk of suicidal thoughts. It is not merely a lack of income; it is a deep, suffocating force affecting mental health, dignity, and life itself. For millions,...
By ABIEMWENSE MORU, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In the bustling markets of Kaduna State, where traders, artisans, and shoppers mingle daily, a quiet revolution is underway–one that promises to transform how Nigerians understand and use medicine. The Pharmafluence Education Advancement Network (PEAN) is leading this charge, bringing vital...
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised concerns that Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) could lead to approximately 39 million deaths by 2050 if urgent measures are not implemented. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr. Tochi Okwor, NCDC’s Head...
Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has officially adopted the groundbreaking National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), a transformative step toward addressing the challenges faced by women and girls during menstruation. This policy, coupled with President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to remove taxes...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud has reaffirmed the Administration’s commitment to strengthening health services by investing in infrastructure, workforce development, and enhanced collaboration among healthcare professionals. The Minister gave this commitment at the maiden summit of the Dental Technologists Registration Board of...
Nigeria’s hospitals are struggling due to systemic gaps in the healthcare framework, not because of incompetent doctors, according to an entrepreneur and healthcare advocate, Dr. Richard Ajayi. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Ajayi described the current healthcare system as “fractured and dangerously inconsistent” due...
Sub-Saharan Africa has achieved a pivotal milestone in health independence with the introduction of locally manufactured HIV medicines and diagnostic tests into national programs. For the first time, Mozambique is receiving African-produced HIV treatment, marking a significant step for a region that shoulders nearly 65% of the global HIV...
World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that over 30 million children worldwide have not completed their required measles vaccinations. Speaking at a virtual press conference on global health concerns, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus highlighted a slight increase in global measles vaccination coverage in 2024. However, he noted a...
Oral health, though often overlooked, plays an important role in an individual’s overall well-being. It encompasses the condition of the mouth, teeth, and facial structures, enabling individuals to eat, breathe, and speak comfortably while maintaining self-confidence and social engagement. However, albeit its importance, oral health remains a severely neglected...
On February 6, the world marked the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and advocating for its eradication. This year’s theme, “Step Up the Pace”, urged greater action to...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria has recorded 145 deaths from Lassa fever as of Epidemiological Week 25, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 18.6%. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the CFR has increased from 17.6% reported for the same period in 2024....