LSACA Urges Workers to Prioritise HIV Testing, 600 Benefit
Lagos AIDS agency calls on workers to embrace regular HIV testing, reject stigma. Over 600 workers received free screening at Workers' Day event.
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Executives Must Prioritize Preventive Care – Dr. Agogbuo
Dr. Chigbo Joshua Agogbuo, CEO of WholeShield Pharmaceuticals, discusses executive health, preventive care, stress management, and the risks of improper exercise.
Nigeria’s Hidden Glaucoma Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Nigeria faces a glaucoma crisis with up to 14 million undiagnosed cases. Urgent action needed to expand screening, train eye care workers, and prevent irreversible blindness.
Enugu Cuts Malaria Rate from 24% to 9.9% in 2026
Enugu State government announces reduction in malaria prevalence from 24% to 9.9% in early 2026, with health insurance for 1,000 pregnant women and free testing and treatment across 527 health institutions.
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Maternal Health Crisis Linked to Future Chronic Disease
Professor Eifediyi's inaugural lecture at AAU argues that poor maternal health programs lifelong disease risks, urging Nigeria to invest in prenatal care.
Hina Gana Foundation birth kits cut maternal deaths in Niger
Hina Gana Foundation distributes birth kits to over 100 pregnant women in Niger State, aiming to reduce maternal and child mortality in underserved communities.
SWW Reports 25,000 Mental Health Interventions, Urges Govt Action
She Writes Woman (SWW) reports 25,000 mental health interventions and over 200 averted suicides in 10 years, urging the Nigerian government to strengthen mental health systems and inclusion.
LSACA Urges Workers to Prioritise HIV Testing at May Day
Lagos State AIDS Control Agency calls on workers to embrace regular HIV testing and reject stigma, emphasizing health as key to productivity and economic stability.
5 Silent Organ-Damaging Infections: Early Signs You Must Know
Learn about five common infections like UTIs and H. pylori that can silently damage your kidneys, liver, and heart. Recognize subtle symptoms and when to seek medical help.
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Rivers Community Demands Mobile Health Services Over Oil Crisis
Residents of Bille Kingdom in Rivers State call for urgent mobile health services due to environmental and health crisis from oil and gas activities, warning of contaminated water and severe pollution.
Over 1,000 Get Free Medical Care in Lagos Outreach
More than 1,000 residents received free health screenings, consultations, and medications during a three-day medical outreach in a Lagos community, sponsored by Co-Elite Club of Indiana, USA.
Experts Urge Swift Action on Sickle Cell Burden in Nigeria
Health experts call for urgent collaborative efforts to tackle sickle cell disease in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting high prevalence and need for improved care.
NNPCL Donates 100-Bed Wards to Igbobi Hospital
NNPCL, through its foundation, rehabilitated three wards with 100-bed capacity at National Orthopaedic Hospital, Igbobi, Lagos, addressing brain drain and infrastructure issues.
Ashcorp Commits Long-Term to Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria
Ashcorp Group visits Sickle Cell Foundation of Nigeria, donates medication and supplies, pledges long-term support ahead of World Sickle Cell Awareness Day.
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Niger Governor Launches 2026 Immunization Week
Governor Bago of Niger State launches 2026 World and African Immunization Week, urging parents to vaccinate children and dispelling myths.
Group Urges Govt to Implement Patient Navigation in Cancer Centres
Project Pink Blue calls on federal and state governments to implement patient navigation services across cancer centres to reduce late detection and improve access to care.
Experts Urge Lagos to Strengthen Primary Healthcare
Health experts call on Lagos State to boost primary healthcare, improve access, and fix infrastructure deficits like electricity and water supply.
Nigeria Among Top 10 in Hepatitis Deaths: WHO
Nigeria ranks among top 10 countries with highest hepatitis fatalities globally, says WHO report, despite progress in reducing infections and deaths.
29 Women Leaders Complete Health Leadership Programme
Twenty-nine women leaders in Nigeria's health sector completed a year-long leadership programme to improve health outcomes, addressing gender imbalance in leadership.
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FG Laments Rising Immunisation Costs, Seeks Strategy
Nigeria's Federal Government calls for evidence-based recommendations to sustain vaccination programmes amid rising costs due to population growth and new vaccines.
FG Tasks Health Analysts on Professionalism, Drug Safety
The Federal Government urged public health analysts to uphold professionalism, integrity, and innovation to ensure food and drug safety in Nigeria.
Maternal Health Crisis Tied to Non-Communicable Disease Rise
A professor links Nigeria's maternal health crisis to rising non-communicable diseases, warning that pregnancy conditions can program lifelong illness risks.
Ruto Calls for Africa's Health System Transformation
Kenyan President William Ruto calls for a decisive shift in Africa's global health role, emphasizing ownership, investment, and accountability at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 in Nairobi.
Nigeria Among 10 Nations Driving Global Hepatitis Deaths
WHO report reveals Nigeria and nine other countries account for majority of global hepatitis deaths in 2024, with 1.34 million fatalities and 1.8 million new infections annually.
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Accelerating Malaria Vaccine Scale-Up for Healthier Nigeria
Nigeria expands malaria vaccine rollout to four states, with Kebbi showing a 30.6% drop in cases. Experts call for broader access to save children's lives.
Cryptic Pregnancy: Why Some Women Don't Know They're Pregnant
Cryptic pregnancy occurs when a woman is unaware of her pregnancy until late stages. Learn about subtle signs, causes, and risks of undetected pregnancy.
FG Targets 29m Children in Malaria Prevention Drive
Nigeria's Federal Government plans to provide malaria preventive medicines to 29 million children under five across 21 states, including all 19 northern states, FCT, and Oyo State.
Thousands Attend Burial of Ex-Delta Nursing Chief Mabel Egede
Thousands gathered in Delta State for the burial of Dame Mabel Bamidele Egede, a former Chief Nursing Officer and matriarch, who died at 82.
Adekeye Hosts NMEP Coordinator in World Malaria Day Dialogue
Media personality Esther Adekeye hosted NMEP National Coordinator Dr. Nnenna Ogbulafor for a World Malaria Day TweetChat, emphasizing individual action and prevention.
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Ibom Air Donates Malaria Drugs, Leads Awareness Walk
Ibom Air donated 50,000 doses of anti-malaria drugs to Akwa Ibom State and led a 'Walk Against Malaria' to mark World Malaria Day 2026.
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