Popular health influencer and medical doctor, Chinonso Egemba, widely known as Aproko Doctor, has warned Nigerians against the consumption of spoiled tomatoes and other fungus-infested food items popularly referred to as “Ata Esha” or “Awarawa,” saying they may pose serious…

A new French study has linked several common food preservatives used in store-bought foods to an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases, raising fresh concerns about the health effects of additives commonly found in processed and ultra-processed…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures nationwide over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The agency said the move followed the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the outbreak…

The Gates Foundation has announced an initial $15 million emergency funding package to support efforts to contain the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak affecting communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. The foundation, in a statement released on…

The Anambra government has launched the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection and reduce new cases among vulnerable groups and high-risk communities. Speaking at the launch in Awka, the Commissioner for Health,…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA) says it has enrolled vulnerable groups, including hypertensive and HIV patients and inmates in correctional centres, into the state’s healthcare insurance scheme. The Executive Secretary of the agency, Rahila Aliyu-Mukhtar, disclosed this…

The Hajiya Gambo Sawaba General Hospital (HGSGH) Fistula Centre in Zaria, Kaduna State, says it has successfully repaired over 2,000 cases of obstetric fistula since its establishment in 1999. Chief Surgeon of the centre, Mohammed-Ado Zakari, disclosed this on Saturday…

Many people have, at one time or another, ignored the urge to urinate during long meetings, while travelling, standing in queues, or when toilet facilities are unavailable. While occasional delays may not pose serious health risks, medical experts warn that…

The federal government has commenced the distribution of Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care equipment to 251 health facilities across 30 states to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services nationwide. The equipment, valued at about $200,000 per state, was unveiled…

The federal government and the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) have dismissed reports claiming that ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) in the health sector have been suspended until after the 2027 general elections. In separate statements issued, both parties described the…

The risk from the deadly Ebola outbreak has been raised to the highest level for the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday, as the toll continued to rise. There are now 82 confirmed cases and seven…

Enugu State has recorded notable improvements in primary healthcare delivery across key indicators, including routine immunisation, skilled birth attendance, and healthcare utilisation. However, health officials warn that persistent vaccination gaps could expose the state to a potential measles outbreak. The…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the risk level of the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to “very high” nationally as suspected cases approach 750, with the disease already spreading across borders into Uganda.WHO…

The federal government says no fewer than 2.1 million pregnant women are currently accessing antenatal care services under reforms being implemented through the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). The Coordinator of the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), Muntaqa Umar-Sadiq, disclosed…

The 79th World Health Assembly has approved the development of a post-2030 global tuberculosis strategy, with member-states requesting World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus to coordinate consultations ahead of a draft presentation at the 81st World Health Assembly in 2028.…