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Kogi, Nigeria — The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has commended the Kogi State Government for its investment in primary healthcare centres across the state. The Executive Director of NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina, gave the commendation on Friday during a working visit to Lokoja, the state capital, where he met with National Health…
Lagos, Nigeria — Fresh concerns have emerged following the release of the 2025 Annual DNA Testing Report, which revealed that Nigeria’s paternity exclusion rate currently stands at 25 percent. According to the report, issued during the week by Lagos-based firm Smart DNA, this implies that one in every four men tested is not the biological…
Kastina, Nigeria — The Governor of Katsina State, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda will be away from his office for three-weeks to address his health issues. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Bala Salisu Zango disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. “Taking the necessary steps to prioritize my health is essential so I…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has issued a public health advisory on the risk of Chikungunya virus transmission in the country. The NCDC, on Friday, via its official website, warned that recent epidemiological reports indicate a heightened potential for outbreaks in some states. The agency explained that Chikungunya, a viral disease…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported a significant drop in mpox cases across the continent, marking a 58 per cent decline between epidemiological week 19 and week 30 of 2025. However, the agency has raised concerns over new outbreaks in Gambia, Cameroon, and Mozambique, calling for sustained vigilance. Speaking…
Abuja, Nigeria— The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has officially called off its nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Federal Government, ending weeks of industrial action that had strained the healthcare system. The resolution followed a pivotal meeting held on August 1, 2025, between NANNM leaders and a government delegation…
Abuja, Nigeria— The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has assured Nigerians that antiretroviral (ARV) drugs remain sufficiently available nationwide, despite recent cuts in donor funding. This reassurance was made by Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, in response to growing concerns over a rumored shortage of HIV/AIDS medications. In a statement, she…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is set to begin mandatory drug testing for incoming and returning students in tertiary institutions starting with the 2025/2026 academic session. According to officials familiar with the development, a technical working group has been established between the NDLEA and…
NIGERIA – Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has warned that Nigeria may lose nurses to foreign nations if the ongoing strike is not resolved. Describing the strike by nurses and midwives as unfortunate, Sani urged the Nigerian government to meet their needs. Posting on X, he said some nurses now rely on selling doughnuts…
LAGOS STATE – Medical doctors under the employ of the Lagos State government on Saturday declared a three-day warning strike in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the Lagos State Government. The medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild said the warning strike is set to…
Lagos, Nigeria — In a refreshing approach to skincare, Culinary Canvas promotes a salad rich in local, skin-friendly ingredients as part of their “Salad Series,” encouraging Nigerians to nourish their skin from the inside out. In a recent article by Zuleihat Chatta, the publication emphasizes that skin issues such as dullness, uneven tone, and breakouts…
London, United Kingdom — The London Clinic, a top-tier private hospital in the UK, has come under renewed public scrutiny following the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The late President passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the Harley Street-based medical institution, widely regarded as one of Europe’s most exclusive and well-equipped…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has raised the alarm over the increasing circulation of counterfeit and substandard medicines in Nigeria, warning that more than 50% of drugs in the market may be fake. This was disclosed by the National Chairman of ACPN, Pharm. Ezeh Igwekamma, in a statement issued…
Abuja, Nigeria — Veteran entertainer and social activist, Charles Oputa, popularly known as CharlyBoy, has launched a national campaign to promote prostate cancer screening and improve men’s health awareness across Nigeria. The announcement was made during an interview in Abuja on Saturday, where CharlyBoy revealed that the initiative—spearheaded by the CharlyBoy Foundation—seeks to address the…
Abeokuta, Ogun State— The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to harnessing nuclear medicine in the fight against cancer and other diseases, unveiling OncoSeek, an innovative blood test designed to detect nine high-risk cancers at early stages. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, during a workshop hosted…
Nigeria – Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has rolled out a free health insurance scheme for 1,000 people living with sickle cell disorder under his foundation’s new initiative tagged 5 Star Care. The initiative was announced on Thursday to mark the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day. It is a joint project between the Adekunle Gold…
Abuja, Nigeria — More than 1,500 health professionals under the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) have gone unpaid for 20 months, following a federal directive that withdrew funding from specific government agencies. EHCON, created by Act 11 of 2002, serves as Nigeria’s foremost regulator of environmental health practices and has historically played key roles…
Geneva, Switzerland — The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed that the global Mpox outbreak continues to meet the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), in accordance with the International Health Regulations (IHR). This was confirmed by WHO Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, following the fourth meeting of the IHR Emergency…
Abuja – The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has clarified that all accident victims seen in a viral video—allegedly abandoned by hospital staff—were treated and discharged on the same day they were brought to the facility. The hospital, expressing regret over the negative public perception created by the video, disclosed that eight personnel—comprising four doctors,…
Brazzaville, Congo — As the global community marks World No Tobacco Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over an escalating tobacco crisis affecting Africa’s young population — a trend it attributes to aggressive marketing tactics by the tobacco industry. In a compelling statement on Friday, WHO’s Acting Regional Director for…
KWARA STATE – Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday launched a statewide nutrition campaign, codenamed “Eat A Rainbow”, as part of activities marking the 2025 World Nutrition Day. The campaign is an innovative crusade of the state government to improve intakes of balanced diets across families. The governor described the initiative as a people-centered…
Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed deep concern over alleged attempts by a social media influencer to undermine its regulatory authority in the ongoing fight against counterfeit drugs. The alarm was raised in a statement signed by NAFDAC’s Director General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, following a…
Nigeria – The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has revealed that about 2.9 million children in Nigeria are suffering from Acute Severe Malnutrition (SAM). The UNICEF Country Representative, Mrs Cristian Munduate, who said this yesterday in Ilorin, Kwara state capital, noted that the affected children must be immediately taken to the Hospital for…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The latest figures from the 2023/2024 National Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) reveal a troubling child mortality rate in Bauchi State, where 125 out of every 1,000 live births result in death before age five. The statistics place Bauchi well above the national under-five mortality average of 101 per 1,000 and reflect closely…
Rivers State – The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Prof Chizindu Alikor, has decried that there is high cases of people living with hypertension disease in the state. Prof Alikor, who spoke at an event to mark the World Hypertension Day organised by RSUTH in conjunction with the Rivers…
Abuja, Nigeria— The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 717 cases of Lassa fever and 138 associated deaths across 18 states, as of epidemiological week 18 of 2025. The figures were released in the agency’s latest Lassa fever situation report published Wednesday, revealing a case fatality rate (CFR) of 19.2…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned healthcare workers and institutions against the misuse of gloves, warning that they could become tools of contamination rather than protection. Dr Tochi Okwor, the Head of Disease Prevention and Control at the NCDC, said this in an interview with the News Agency…
Abuja , Nigeria– The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reiterated the pivotal role of hand hygiene in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and curbing the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This was emphasized during an event marking the 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day, held at Maitama District Hospital in Abuja. Dr….
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has deployed 1,152 teams across the 62 Wards of its six Area Councils to aggressively immunize children under five against the Polio virus. While the teams will embark on house-to-house visits and visits to churches, mosques and other special places, the administration also deployed 154 Fixed…
Nigerians – As part of its outreach to improving public health through education, the National Orientation Agency has urged Nigerians to live healthier lifestyles as a way of protecting their liver. The call was made on the agency’s social media handles as part of the celebration of the World Liver Day. In a detailed advisory…
Nigeria : Nigeria Marks World Health Day with Call to Action on Maternal and Child Health As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Health Day, health professionals are urging stronger policy implementation and awareness campaigns to reduce newborn deaths and improve maternal healthcare The country faces significant challenges, with 41 deaths per 1,000…
