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...
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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....
World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a new initiative to help countries reduce the burden of chronic diseases and raise vital funds by increasing taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. The ‘3 by 35’ Initiative urges governments to boost the real prices of these products by at least...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria’s Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, has sounded the alarm, warning that the country requires a staggering $1 billion over the next five years to sustain its immunization gains. Speaking at the Multi-stakeholders’ Technical Workshop on...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 145 deaths from Lassa fever in 2025, with 766 confirmed cases reported from 5,678 suspected infections across 18 states. The NCDC in its lastest situation report for epidemiology week 24 (June 9-15), said the case fatality rate...
The recent approval of Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injectable medication for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention, has sparked mixed reactions from experts. While hailing the breakthrough as a significant advancement in HIV prevention, they warn that the high cost could limit access to millions of vulnerable people worldwide. “This is...
By ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – As part of his ever burning desire to give back to humanity, the Senator representing Sokoto North Senatorial District, Aliyu Mahatakarda Wamakko, on Saturday flagged off a free eye care programme targeting 5,000 patients across Sokoto State. Flagging off the free eye care programme ...
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for increasing the salaries of medical doctors in Zamfara State, making them the highest-paid in Northern Nigeria. NMA’s State Chairman, Dr. Ibrahim Hano, at press conference in Gusau on Thurs, praised the governor’s administration...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja- The Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has emphasized the urgent need for regional collaboration to combat public health threats across Western and Central Africa. Dr. Idris made the call while declaring open a pivotal Health Security Program...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has prioritized healthcare delivery since taking office in May 2019, undertaking several projects to improve the state’s health sector. According to Mr. Abdurrahman Bundi, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Print Media and Digital Communication, Zulum’s...
Lassa fever is surging across Nigeria, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming a higher death rate and more infections despite ongoing public health interventions. According to the NCDC’s latest Situation Report, the country has recorded 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths in 2025, representing...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Mpox upsurge a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), citing the continued rise in cases and ongoing transmission in some countries. *WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, stated this is im a statement on Tuesday. Dr. Ghebreyesus stated,...
Chairman of the National Task Force on Cervical Cancer Elimination (NTF-CCE), Prof. Isaac Adewole, has said Nigeria will require N2.2 trillion to implement comprehensive cervical cancer interventions between 2026 and 2030. Adewole, a former Minister of Health, made this known on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of the...
Good news for Nigerians, as the Federal Government has approved a new policy known as Medipool, which may lead to lower costs for drugs and other medical consumables. This is part of the outcomes of the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House...
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa says 24 federal institutions have been powered by solar energy under the “Energising Education Project’’ of President Bola Tinubu led administration. Alausa, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, at the Collaboration Agreement Signing Ceremony with the Vice Chancellors of beneficiary institutions added...