As part of efforts to strengthen domestic health funding, the Nigerian government has earmarked N700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, while also enhancing immunisation efforts nationwide. This development comes amid the recent halt of US financial support for…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has recorded 28 new confirmed cases and three deaths from Lassa fever. The centre stated this on Wednesday in its latest situation report for week 10, spanning 3 to 9 March.The…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has begun distributing free malaria drugs and test kits to strengthen the fight against the disease in the territory. The Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCTA, Adedolapo Fasawe, said at the event…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the United States’ decision to halt foreign aid has “substantially disrupted” the supply of HIV treatments in eight countries, including Nigeria. The WHO Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus during a press conference on Monday…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to include malaria vaccines in their childhood immunisation programmes by the end of 2025. WHO’s Director-General, Tedros Ghebreyesus, shared this update on Monday during an online…

A coalition of over 100 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has charged the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure the effective implementation of its $1 billion plan for addressing child and maternal mortality in Nigeria. A press statement signed by 115…

Nigeria has recorded 23 new suspected cases of Diphtheria in the 10th epidemiological week of 2025, with Lagos State being the most affected state in the reporting week. According to the latest situation report by the Nigeria Centre for Disease…

Health experts have warned that poor dietary habits are a leading cause of chronic diseases in Nigeria.From hypertension to diabetes and heart disease, unhealthy food choices are taking a toll on public health. In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES Health…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Friday said it has arrested a suspect for allegedly defrauding foreign companies of thousands of dollars. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this at a news conference…

Traditional medicine has been an integral part of Nigerian culture for centuries, yet it continues to face scepticism by millions of citizens. Several reasons have been adduced for this, including the absence of standards, weak regulation and a colonial mindset.…

Measles cases in Europe have doubled in just a year, with the highest number reported since 1997, according to UN agencies. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced this in a statement on Thursday. “Measles…

The Nigerian government, in partnership with a multinational healthcare company, Roche and digital healthcare provider, Oncopadi Technologies, has launched the Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing (BRANT) Programme—an initiative aimed at supporting breast cancer patients across Nigeria. The programme aims…

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has expressed support for the implementation of local government financial autonomy as a critical step toward improving primary healthcare (PHC) delivery across Nigeria. Mr Pate emphasised that financial independence for…

A multinational healthcare company, Roche and a provider of digital integrated healthcare services, Oncopadi Technologies have launched a Breast Cancer Access Navigation and Testing Programme targeted at supporting breast cancer patients across the country. The programme will also help to…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has announced plans to rehabilitate and upgrade all general hospitals and Primary Healthcare Centres in the territory in 2025. The Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, FCT, Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, stated this at the…