Health
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says plans are underway to begin the second phase of enforcement against the sale of sachet alcohol nationwide. Martins Iluyomade, Director of Investigation and…
The National Executive Council of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners has called for urgent reforms to salvage Nigeria’s struggling healthcare system, emphasising that a motivated medical workforce is vital to national progress. Beyond the pressing…
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health Care Services, Amos Magaji, on Monday lamented that many children across several states have never received a single vaccine, describing the situation as a major contributor to Nigeria’s high infant and…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) have extended their indefinite nationwide strike, accusing the federal government of deliberately stalling the implementation of the long-awaited adjustment to the Consolidated Health Salary Structure (CONHESS). In a statement signed by the National Chairman,…
The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced a series of proposed regulatory actions to implement President Trump’s Executive Order directing HHS to end the practice of sex-rejecting procedures on children. This act the HHS says exposes young…
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has revealed that 2,125 primary health centres (PHCs) have now been fully revitalised across the country as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen frontline health services. The Executive Director of the agency,…
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has called on health professionals across the country to embrace innovation and strengthen strategic collaboration with the private sector and development partners to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage.…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent is moving closer to meeting the criteria for downgrading Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security. The move, it said, becomes imperative as more countries…
The Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, on Tuesday said that the state recorded 502 cases of gender-based violence between January and November 2025, resulting in two convictions, while 28 cases remain pending in court.…
Stakeholders have called for increased funding, stronger public awareness, and coordinated action to effectively curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria. They made the call in Abuja on Thursday at a multi-stakeholder engagement on resource allocation for AMR surveillance and containment…
Health professionals have emphasised the need for a systematic approach to understanding and addressing barriers to effective and quality implementation of health interventions, strategies and policies. They noted that African health systems must strengthen their capacity to understand and solve…
At just 17 years old in 2018, Sheituna Saani, from Kwaranyi in Niger State, was forced out of school and married off by her parents. Like many girls in her community, marriage came with early pregnancy. In her village, childbirth…
Experts on Thursday called for increased funding, stronger public awareness, and more coordinated action to curb antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Nigeria. They made the appeal in Abuja during a multi-stakeholder engagement focused on resource allocation for AMR surveillance and containment.…
Menstruation comes with its own challenges, and for many women, choosing the right menstrual product can significantly affect comfort, confidence, and daily activities. While sanitary pads remain the most commonly used menstrual product in Nigeria, tampons offer an alternative that…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has announced that states with outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery will share a total of $6.1 million through the third edition of its Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards. NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of…
Interventions by MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices and other development partners are increasing awareness and uptake of family planning services among women in rural communities across Ebonyi State. The interventions, implemented through service delivery, public sector strengthening and community sensitisation, have…
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