The Anambra government has launched the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection and reduce new cases among vulnerable groups and high-risk communities. Speaking at the launch in Awka, the Commissioner for Health,…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) says it has enrolled vulnerable groups, including hypertensive and HIV patients and inmates in correctional centres, into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, disclosed this…

The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital (HGSGH) Fistula Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State, says it has successfully repaired over 2,000 cases of obstetric fistula since its establishment in 1999. Chief Surgeon of the centre, Mohammed-Ado Zakari, disclosed this on Saturday…

Many people have, at one time or another, ignored the urge to urinate during long meetings, while travelling, standing in queues, or when toilet facilities are unavailable. While occasional delays may not pose serious health risks, medical experts warn that…

The federal government has commenced the distribution of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care equipment to 251 health facilities across 30 states to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services nationwide. The equipment, valued at about $200,000 per state, was unveiled…

The federal government and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have dismissed reports claiming that ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in the health sector have been suspended until after the 2027 general elections. In separate statements issued, both parties described the…

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven…

Enugu State has recorded notable improvements in primary healthcare delivery across key indicators, including routine immunisation, skilled birth attendance, and healthcare utilisation. However, health officials warn that persistent vaccination gaps could expose the state to a potential measles outbreak. The…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to “very high” nationally as suspected cases approach 750, with the disease already spreading across borders into Uganda.WHO…

The federal government says no fewer than 2.1 million pregnant women are currently accessing antenatal care services under reforms being implemented through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The Coordinator of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, disclosed…

The 79th World Health Assembly has approved the development of a post-2030 global tuberculosis strategy, with member-states requesting World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus to coordinate consultations ahead of a draft presentation at the 81st World Health Assembly in 2028.…

A non-governmental organisation, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), Nigeria, has called for stronger action to address period stigma and poor access to menstrual hygiene products, warning that the challenges continue to keep many girls out of school. The organisation made the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has honoured six laureates for their outstanding contributions to primary healthcare and global public health during the 79th World Health Assembly. WHO disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the awards were presented by Assembly President…

More than 50 journalists from across Nigeria participated in a two-day capacity-building workshop for practitioners on impactful healthcare reporting capable of driving policy reform, organised by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID). The “Investigative Skills for Covering Nigeria’s…

Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), a global health humanitarian non-governmental organisation, said it treated 60,566 children for malnutrition in Zamfara State in 2025 alone. In an official communication posted on the NGO’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, MSF said the situation…