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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…
The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr Salma Anas, has warned that Nigeria can no longer rely on “external benevolence” in building its healthcare system. Anas made this submission on Friday in Abuja at the 9th Annual Health…
Women in Global Health Nigeria on Wednesday graduated 24 women from the inaugural cohort of its EmPOWER Health Fellowship. The fellowship is a six-month leadership programme designed to strengthen women’s voices in health policy, advocacy, and decision-making. The graduation ceremony…
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…
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