UNICEF warns 1.8m child AIDS deaths by 2040
UNICEF projects 1.8 million child deaths from AIDS by 2040 due to funding cuts. 150,000 teens got HIV in 2024. Urgent action needed to scale up HIV services for children and mothers in Nigeria and beyond.
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Mimiko Demands More Funding for Health, Education
Ex-Ondo Governor Olusegun Mimiko urges increased public spending on health and education, citing 40% child stunting. He calls for police decentralization and school meal reforms.
Health Minister Pate Advocates Stronger SSB Tax Reform
Nigeria's Health Minister Prof. Ali Pate joins CSOs urging Senate to replace fixed ₦10/litre SSB tax with percentage-based levy to curb rising diabetes, obesity rates and fund healthcare.
Enugu voids child marriage, arrests family
Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Amufie community, arresting parents, groom, and matchmaker. Officials vow to educate and rehabilitate the girl.
Enugu voids child marriage, arrests parents and groom
Enugu State Government has nullified an underage marriage in Enugu Ezike, arresting the parents, groom, and matchmaker. The rescued teenager will be empowered through education. #ChildRights #EndChildMarriage
Doctors, Nurses in Gombe Receive FP/LARCS Training
Gombe healthcare professionals complete intensive 5-day training on Family Planning Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptives to improve maternal and child health outcomes across the state.
Final Call: Apply for National Health Fellows Programme
Federal Government seeks applications for National Health Fellows Programme. Nigerians aged 25-35 with health sciences, IT, or social sciences degrees encouraged to apply before deadline.
WAIPH Calls for Technology to Tackle NCDs in Nigeria
The West African Institute of Public Health advocates technology integration to address Nigeria's growing non-communicable disease burden. Learn how digital solutions can transform healthcare.
NAFDAC warns of 4.7 million AMR deaths in Nigeria
NAFDAC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance causing 4.7 million deaths globally. Agency urges stronger surveillance and responsible drug use to protect Nigeria's health future.
Nigeria's Malaria Death Toll Hits Alarming Rate
Hacey Health Initiative raises alarm as Nigeria accounts for over 39% of Africa's malaria deaths. Vulnerable groups at highest risk. Learn about intervention efforts.
Nigeria Loses 60% of Radiographers to Abroad
A medical brain drain crisis hits Nigeria as over 60% of locally-trained radiographers now practice in Europe. Experts warn of strained health systems and call for urgent reforms.
Telemedicine Can Solve Nigeria's Doctor Shortage
Health experts advocate telemedicine to address Nigeria's critical doctor shortage. With 1 doctor per 4,000 patients, digital health solutions offer hope for millions struggling to access care.
Mother arrested for sexually assaulting 3-year-old daughter
Delta State Police arrest Tracy Wilson for alleged sexual abuse of her 3-year-old daughter. Video evidence shows mother admitted to ongoing abuse for 8 months. Child tested positive for STD.
Delta Father Seeks Justice for Daughter's Sexual Abuse
Father of 3-year-old girl speaks out after mother allegedly sexually abused their child in Warri. Police confirm broken hymen and STI. Case now in court amid bail controversy.
Senate Confronts Nigeria's Health Funding Gap
Senate President Godswill Akpabio warns Nigeria's health funding falls critically short of commitments. The Senate moves to pass key bills, including doubling the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, to tackle systemic crises.
Nigeria's Climate Health Needs Resilience & Data - Expert
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH
Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.
Oyo Inaugurates Committee for Child Safeguarding Policy
Oyo State Government has inaugurated a Technical Working Committee to develop the state's first comprehensive Child Safeguarding Policy during the Child Safeguarding Summit in Ibadan.
GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
Father beats daughter to death over food in Ghana
Isaac Adonteng, 54, arrested for murder after beating his daughter Celestine for taking siblings' food. Police warn against excessive child discipline. Read full details.
Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Polaris Bank: Free Prostate Screening for 250 Men
Polaris Bank partners with Men's Health Clinic to offer free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40+ from Nov 24. Early detection saves lives!
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Police Rescue 6 Children from Trafficking Syndicate
Niger State Police Command rescues six abducted children from human trafficking network operating between Niger and FCT. Suspects arrested, investigation ongoing.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
School Employee Texted Boy 5,000 Times Before Assault
Former school administrator Alyson Cranick admitted to texting an 11-year-old boy nearly 5,000 times and luring him with gifts before sexual assault. She faces life imprisonment.
WHO Vaccinates 10,000 Gaza Children Amid Ceasefire
WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA launch a major vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children in Gaza. Over 10,000 already immunized as the fragile ceasefire holds. Read more.
UNILAG VC Seeks Mental Health in Pharmacy Curriculum
UNILAG Vice-Chancellor Prof. Folasade Ogunsola advocates integrating mental health literacy into pharmacy education to address Nigeria's growing mental health crisis. Learn how pharmacists can transform care.
1,000 Lagos Schoolgirls Receive Sanitary Pad Donation
Girl-child promoter Toya Adeniyi empowers 1,000 Lagos schoolgirls with sanitary pads, linking menstrual health to education for a brighter future. Support the movement!
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