The Ondo State Government says no fewer than 321,008 girls have been vaccinated against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) in the state. The Special Adviser on Health Matters to the Governor, Simidele Odimayo, stated this at the launch of the Oya…

World leaders have pledged an additional $170 million to support the World Health Organisation (WHO) during a high-level pledging event at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. In a statement issued by WHO on Wednesday, the contributions were made…

A new study published in the European Heart Journal has revealed that nearly one in three people living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Akwa Ibom State are unaware they have high blood pressure. The study highlights the urgent need to integrate…

The federal government has launched a landmark initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s primary healthcare (PHC) system through the nationwide deployment of 774 Performance and Financial Management Officers (PFMOs)—one in each local government area. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Abuja…

The Nigerian Hypertension Society (NHS) has revealed that only about 10 per cent of Nigerians living with hypertension are currently receiving treatment for the condition. This was contained in a press release signed by the President of the NHS, Simeon…

A global network of journalists reporting on early childhood development in emergencies has called for urgent attention to the plight of millions of young children trapped in humanitarian crises worldwide. The group, known as the Reporters for Early Age Children…

Speaking on Monday, at the high-level opening of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Mr Ghebreyesus said the organisation is taking measures to curtail spending in key areas, including travel, procurement, recruitment, and early retirement.  He noted that this…

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says no fewer than four million Nigerians, mostly rural dwellers, have benefitted from its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) since its inception in 2014. The Director General of NYSC, Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified its stance regarding the nationwide ban on sachet alcohol. The Director of the FCT Directorate of the agency, Kenneth Azikiwe, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has nominated Mohamed Janabi of Tanzania as the next Regional Director for the African Region, following a meeting of the WHO Regional Committee on Sunday. Mr Janabi’s nomination comes months after the sudden death of…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare congratulated Nigerian epidemiologist Chikwe Ihekweazu on his appointment as the Executive Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Health Emergencies Programme. Mr Ihekweazu, who previously served as the founding Director-General of the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic caused a sharp decline in global life expectancy, reversing a “decade of health gains.” In its newly released World Health Statistics 2025 report, the global health agency said that…

Health experts have described cancer as a “silent killer,” warning that many Nigerians only seek help when the disease has already reached an advanced stage. This late diagnosis, they say, is a major reason for the fatalities recorded in the…

Residents of Ishefun and neighbouring communities in Lagos State can now access medical services around the clock, following the upgrade of the Ishefun Primary Health Centre (PHC) to a 24-hour facility. The development was announced by the Chairman of the…

The Nigerian government has announced that it is working to improve access to ear, nose, and throat (ENT) healthcare services across the country. This is in a bid to tackle rising cases of hearing loss and the shortage of specialist…