Nigerian Health Expert Wins Harvard Fellowship
Dr. Olakunle Ajayi, a Nigerian health expert at Harvard, has been awarded the Rose Service Learning Fellowship to assess healthcare barriers in Ekiti State.
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10 Teas and Their Unique Characteristics Explained
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Cholera Outbreak: 74 Dead, 7,800+ Cases in Borno
A severe cholera outbreak in Borno State has killed 74 people and infected over 7,800, overwhelming healthcare facilities. Authorities are scrambling to contain the spread.
Gombe, UNICEF Launch N1bn Malnutrition Intervention
The Gombe State Government and UNICEF have launched a N1 billion intervention to combat malnutrition among children, targeting over 50,000 kids.
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Nigeria Postpones Global AMR Ministerial Conference
Nigeria has postponed the Global Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) originally scheduled for June 2025. The conference will now take place in November 2025.
CEPI Invests $1.9M for Ebola Vaccine Development
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has announced a $1.9 million investment to speed up the development of an Ebola vaccine, aiming to enhance global health security.
Nigeria Unveils HIV Plan for Domestic Financing by 2030
Nigeria unveils a new National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (2026–2030) to shift from donor support to domestic financing, aiming for a government-led, sustainable response.
Kano State achieves 90% healthcare blueprint in 3 years
Kano State Government has implemented 90% of its healthcare blueprint under Governor Yusuf, says Commissioner Abubakar Labaran, highlighting digital admissions, free maternal care, and ambulance distribution.
Cross River activates emergency measures against Ebola
Cross River State has activated emergency measures to prevent Ebola outbreak following Federal Ministry of Health warnings after cases in Uganda and DRC.
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Haleon Launches Corporate Identity in Nigeria
Haleon introduces its corporate identity in Nigeria, assuring consumers that trusted brands like Panadol, Sensodyne, and Voltaren remain unchanged in quality and formulation.
LDS Church Donates Cancer Equipment to FMC Ebute-Metta
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated medical equipment worth millions of naira to the Cancer Centre of FMC Ebute-Metta, Lagos, to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Lagos agencies partner on telemedicine for 152 communities
Blue Lagos Initiatives and LASHMA partner to deploy telemedicine services across 152 riverine communities in Lagos, improving healthcare access for underserved residents.
Faith and Medicine as Collaborators in Life Preservation
Health experts Rev'd Tony Akinyemi and Dr Grace Bajomo urge churches to view faith and medicine as partners in preserving lives, speaking at the third S.G.O. Uyeh Public Lecture Series in Lagos.
Cross River, Stakeholders Commit to Mandatory Health Insurance
Cross River State Health Insurance Agency reaffirms commitment to Universal Health Coverage, calling for mandatory insurance for all residents to reduce out-of-pocket spending.
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US pledges $20m to boost regional Ebola preparedness
The United States has announced an additional $20 million to strengthen Ebola preparedness in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan, bringing total State Department contributions to over $220 million.
NEPWHAN Alarmed by TB Drug Shortage in Nigeria
NEPWHAN raises alarm over TB drug stock-out nationwide, criticizes government's failure to fund TB programs, and calls for emergency intervention to prevent deaths among PLHIV.
E-hailing drivers protest for health insurance and reforms
Hundreds of e-hailing drivers in Lagos protested, demanding health insurance coverage and reforms. They urged the government to enforce compliance with NHIA directives for platform workers.
NEPWHAN Alerts on TB Drug Shortage in Nigeria
NEPWHAN warns of TB drug stock-out across Nigeria, urges government to declare public health emergency and release funds for procurement.
FG unveils new HIV plan, shifts to domestic financing
The federal government has launched the National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to transition from donor-supported interventions to a domestically financed and government-led HIV/AIDS response.
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Cross River Targets 1.5M in Maternal Health Week
Cross River State aims to reach 1.5 million mothers and children during the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, offering free immunizations, screenings, and supplements.
US-Nigeria $2bn Deal Tracks Health Data, Boosts Surveillance
The US State Department reveals that the $2 billion health agreement with Nigeria includes data tracking and enhanced surveillance to enable rapid responses to disease outbreaks.
Niger First Lady Launches 2026 Child Health Week
Niger State First Lady Hajiya Fatima Mohammed Bago flags off 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, emphasizing healthcare as a shared responsibility.
Eye Health Initiative Trains Practitioners, Treats 500 in Osun
Over 500 residents in Osun received free eye treatment under Vision Without Borders 2.0, which also trained health workers on basic eye assessment.
Eye Health Initiative Trains Health Workers in Osun
An eye health initiative trained community health practitioners and provided free eye treatment to over 500 residents in Osun State, emphasizing early detection.
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Niger State Launches Private Health Facilities Agency
The Niger State Ministry of Health establishes NISPHFA to regulate private healthcare, enhance quality, safety, and accountability. The agency will register, inspect, and enforce standards across 20 facility categories.
Kebbi Extends Doctors' Retirement Age to 65 Years
Kebbi State raises retirement age for medical and veterinary doctors to 65, extends service to 40 years, subject to annual fitness checks.
Cross River Taskforce Seals Clinic Over Patient Death
Cross River health taskforce sealed Safe Hands Maternity Clinic in Calabar after a patient died post-surgery, citing lack of licences, unqualified staff, and poor sanitation.
EU Gives €17.5M to Africa CDC for Ebola Fight
The EU has allocated €17.5 million to support Africa CDC's Ebola containment efforts. Africa CDC's director-general thanked the EU for the timely aid, reaffirming commitment to coordinated action.
WHO: 515 Ebola Cases in DRC, 19 in Uganda
The WHO reports 515 confirmed Ebola cases and 91 deaths in DRC, with 19 cases in Uganda. Cross-border transmission and healthcare worker infections are major concerns.
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Unsafe food sickens 50 million, kills 53,000 yearly in Nigeria
Nigeria's Health Minister Iziaq Salako says unsafe food causes 50 million illnesses and 53,000 deaths yearly, with children under five most affected.
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