Health experts stress that achieving gender equity in healthcare leadership is essential for improving service delivery and building stronger, more inclusive health systems across Nigeria. Learn why women's voices are critical.
The Rotary Club of Abuja Ministers Hill has commissioned a major Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) project at Jahi Primary Health Care Centre. Funded by a Rotary Foundation grant, the project includes a solar-powered borehole and improved facilities t
Rachisols Foundation unveils renovated Ilupeju public library under 'Project Enlighten', aiming to remodel 10 Lagos libraries by 2030. Discover how this initiative empowers learners.
A BAT expert advocates for Tobacco Harm Reduction as a pragmatic public health strategy, citing scientific evidence for safer nicotine alternatives to help adult smokers quit.
ACE Strategy and Consults reveals its 2025 success, reaching millions of Nigerian children through immunisation and digital enumeration. Discover the strategies behind this public health milestone.
Federal and state governments, with global partners, are ramping up efforts to make healthcare affordable for all Nigerians. Key strategies include expanding health insurance and systemic reforms under the NHSRII initiative.
Accountability Lab Nigeria awards five public servants for honesty and impact. The initiative aims to rebuild trust and shift accountability towards incentives and recognition.
Presidential adviser Dr. Salma Anas warns Nigeria's health system is vulnerable due to over-reliance on foreign grants and high out-of-pocket payments. The government is pushing for Domestic Resource Mobilisation to achieve Universal Health Coverage.
Oyo State Fire Service recovers body of elderly man from a deep well in Idi-Aga, Ibadan. Officials urge vigilance and mental health awareness. Read more for safety tips.
Nigeria's Senate has declared a public health emergency in Ogijo, Lagos-Ogun border, over severe lead poisoning. It demands urgent medical and environmental action. Read the full story.
Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly rejects a bill seeking to ban dog meat consumption over health risks. Lawmaker's motion collapses without a seconder. Read full details.
Health expert Dr. Yusuff Adebayo advocates for a science-based Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach in Nigeria to reduce smoking-related diseases. Learn about the evidence and policy recommendations.
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit against major food producers like Kellogg and Nestle, alleging they knowingly caused a public health crisis. Read the full details.
Complete guide to Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Allied Science (formerly OSCOHTECH). Get details on 2025 courses, school fees, cut-off marks, and admission requirements for aspiring health professionals.
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
A Nigerian woman returns home after five challenging years in Libya, sharing her medical documents online with a crucial warning: 'Take your medical report serious.'
Ex-Gov Mimiko demands increased public spending on health and education, linking them to national development. He proposes a revamped school feeding programme and police decentralisation.
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.
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.
Old video of late Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu discussing kidney problems trends as fans question his death in South Africa. Watch his health advice.
LASEPA reveals 25% of hospital diseases in Lagos stem from environmental pollution. 74 industries sanctioned. Report polluters for a healthier Lagos.
A Nigerian realtor shares his alarming experience of how watching VeryDarkMan's controversial video on a bus nearly landed him in serious trouble with cult members. Read his cautionary tale.
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.
Environmental expert Oluwaferanmi Akinyemi reveals how Nigeria can combat climate-health challenges through resilience, data systems, and community engagement. Learn the urgent priorities.
WHO warns of rapidly increasing drug-resistant gonorrhea with 95% ciprofloxacin resistance. Urgent action needed to strengthen surveillance and prevent untreatable STIs in Nigeria.
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.
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.
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
Federal Government warns of dangerous chemical and microbial contamination in groundwater across Kogi, Lagos, and Kebbi states. Health risks include neurological damage and kidney failure. Urgent action required.
University of Ibadan's Veterinary Public Health department celebrates 50 years, stakeholders call for evidence-based research and government support for food safety and national health.