The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, has officiallyflagged off the Measles-Rubella vaccination in the state, reminding residents that vaccination remains one of the most effective ways for protection against diseases. Rubbella is a variant of measles,…

The President of the Nigerian Cancer Society, Abidemi Omonisi, on Wednesday called for stronger integration of cancer prevention and care into Nigeria’s primary healthcare system. Omonisi said government interventions on cancer were largely concentrated in state capitals and urban centres,…

The first clinical trial for the treatment of colorectal cancer has been launched at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Under the initiative, colorectal cancer patients will receive free treatment from the OAUTH, Lagos University Teaching Hospital…

I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, choir members of Amemuso Choir, fans, and the entire Nigerian music community mourning the loss of Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, professionally known as Nanyah-music. At only 26, this talented soprano, former The…

The Senate on Tuesday urged health regulatory agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Health, to make the availability of antivenoms and other essential reptile antidotes a mandatory requirement for the licensing, registration, and renewal of accreditation of private hospitals. The…

Nutrition International has called for the acceleration of the rollout of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements for pregnant women, warning that delays could jeopardise gains made in maternal nutrition. Country Director of Nutrition International, Dr. Osita Okonkwo, stated this on during the…

Rivers and Lagos States lead in the consumption of alcoholic drinks sold in sachets and Polyethylene Terephthalate bottles among minors and underage persons, a nationwide survey by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has revealed. According…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged to strengthen emergency response and preventive measures against snakebites following the death of Ifunanya Nwangene from complications arising from a snakebite. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the mandate secretary of the…

Today, Gates Foundation CEO Mark Suzman released his 2026 Annual Letter, The Road to 2045, warning that the recent reversal in global health progress raises urgent moral choices and outlining a 20-year agenda to accelerate impact as the foundation works…

Health experts and policymakers have called on Africa to take ownership of its research agenda and strengthen translational science to improve health outcomes and drive economic growth across the continent. The call was made at the SPARK Africa Translational Research…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has urged African countries to prioritise scientific research and evidence-based policymaking, warning that the continent risks falling further behind amid overlapping global crises. Mr Pate spoke at the SPARK Africa…

The head of the World Health Organisation said on Monday that the dramatic cuts of 2025 as the United States headed for the exit created the chance to forge a leaner, re-focused WHO. Washington, traditionally the UN health agency’s biggest…

The management of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi, has denied allegations on social media that it failed to provide adequate care to Ifunanya Nwagene, who died after suffering complications from a snake bite.In a statement issued on Sunday and…

The Bauchi State government has introduced Small Quantity Lipid-Based Nutrient Supplement (SQ-LNS), to curb undernutrition. Rilwanu Mohammed, Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Board (BSPHCB), disclosed this in Bauchi on Friday. Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition resulting from insufficient…

Spanish scientists have reported that an experimental combination of three drugs eliminated pancreatic cancer tumours in laboratory mice. The findings have attracted global attention and been widely reported by international media outlets, including The Times of India and Business Standard.…