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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has addressed growing concerns over a viral video in which a respected religious leader urges Nigerians to disregard medical advice on…
Two Million Children Malnourished In Nigeria, Second Highest Worldwide — UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund has said Nigeria now stands as the country with the highest burden of malnourished children in Africa. The international agency disclosed this on its…
Nigeria, Other African Countries Shut Clinics Over USAID Funding Cuts — Report
As clouds gather and humidity rises across west Africa, whose annual rains bring an uptick of deadly, malaria-carrying mosquitoes, Musa Adamu Ibrahim, a nurse, is sitting at home, unemployed. In…
Nigeria allocated additional $200m to health in 2025 budget – WHO
The World Health Organisation said Nigeria has allocated an additional $200m to health in its 2025 Budget to avert the health impacts that the sudden and unplanned cuts are…
178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year -WHO
The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region—many from preventable causes. The health…
Nigeria faces meningitis outbreak with 151 deaths 1,826 suspected cases
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed that Nigeria is battling a meningitis outbreak that has led to 151 deaths and 1,826 suspected cases, with…
Women still shut out of leadership in health sector -Report
A new report released by African Women on Board has revealed gender disparities in leadership across Nigeria’s health sector and called for urgent reforms to empower more women into…
Lassa fever kills118 Nigerians in 1st quarter of 2025
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has said that between January and March, Nigeria recorded 3,465 suspected cases of Lassa fever across 91 local government areas…
807 meningitis cases, 74 deaths recorded in 22 states – NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention says the country has recorded a total of 807 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis, and 74 deaths from 22 states as…
Customs Implement Zero-Tariff On Imported Pharmaceutical Inputs
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a two-year exemption on import duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) for key pharmaceutical raw materials. This was disclosed in a…
FG confirms 400,000 tuberculosis cases in 2024
The federal ministry of health says Nigeria recorded over 400,000 cases of tuberculosis in 2024. Godwin Ntadom, director of public health at the ministry of health, spoke on Tuesday…
More Trouble Awaits Nigerian HIV Patients, Others As Treatment “Could Run Out Soon” — WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday listed Nigeria among the eight countries likely to run out of supply of HIV treatments soon. This is as the Trump…
Strange Disease Kills Five Varsity Students In Kebbi
A yet to be identified disease has reportedly claimed the lives of five students at Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero (KSUSTA). Some students of the university,…
NAFDAC: The drugs we found during enforcement operations can ruin a nation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says its discoveries at the Idumota, Ariaria, and Onitsha drug markets can ruin a nation. The agency has…
UK govt asks Nigerian nurses under investigation for ‘exam fraud’ to leave — Report
UK govt asks Nigerian nurses under investigation for ‘exam fraud’ ordered to leave — Report The United Kingdom’s Home Office has asked some Nigerian nurses being probed for alleged examination…