Nigeria’s health sector began 2025 under intense pressure after US President Donald Trump announced sweeping cuts to foreign aid, threatening programmes that millions depend on, from HIV treatment to immunisation. This development exposed Nigeria’s heavy reliance on external donors, putting…

A 24-year-old graduate, Blessing Enegho, who is battling a severe brain condition, is seeking financial assistance. Enegho, who graduated from nursing school in April, is diagnosed with a brain tumor. She has been in severe pain since her graduation as…

A new study has reported a rise in drug-resistant infections across several African countries, including Nigeria, raising concern about the ability of health systems to treat common illnesses effectively. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), made…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has warned Nigerians against the sale and distribution of counterfeit Kiss condoms in several markets across the country, citing serious public health risks. In a public alert issued via X…

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency in the UK has issued urgent warnings to the public against buying weight-loss medicines from unregulated online sources in the New Year (2026). Health Minister Dr Zubir Ahmed and the MHRA in a…

From high-level policy debates at the 2025 National Health Dialogue to concerns over HIV service disruptions, November was a consequential month for Nigeria’s health sector. As part of its monthly review, PREMIUM TIMES brings you a roundup of key stories…

Prostate cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the prostate, a small gland found only in male reproductive system that sits below the bladder and plays a key role in producing semen. The cancer often develops slowly…

The Plateau State Commissioner for Health, Nicholas Baamlong, on Tuesday said the state recorded two confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with two fatalities. Mr Baamlong said the confirmed cases were reported in Unguwan Gar, Kwalla communities in Qua’an Pan Local…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has warned Nigerians of increased risks of Lassa fever, cerebrospinal meningitis and foodborne diseases during the festive season, urging the public to celebrate responsibly and prioritise health and safety. The Director-General…

Nigeria recorded 26,866 suspected measles cases and 153 deaths between January and November 2025, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figures, contained in the NCDC’s Measles Situation Report for November 2025, show that while…

The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Elijah Ogunsola, on Tuesday disclosed the state government’s plan to vaccinate 2.9 million children aged nine months to 14 years against Measles and Rubella (MR). Speaking at a stakeholders’…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said that a total of 19,213 confirmed cases of measles have been recorded out of 26,866 suspected cases across 507 Local Government Areas in the 36 states and the Federal Capital…

Two major public-private partnership projects approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, have remained unimplemented for more than a year after presidential approval. Documents obtained by PREMIUM TIMES show that despite securing all…

The World Health Organisation, on Monday, unveiled the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a first-of-its-kind digital platform consolidating 1.6 million resources on TM, from scientific studies to Indigenous knowledge. With advanced features like Evidence Gap Maps and an AI-powered tool, TMGL…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has clarified that the Indomie Instant Noodles Vegetable Flavour recently recalled by French authorities does not originate from Nigeria and is not registered for sale in the country. The…