Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa directs the strengthening of rural Primary Healthcare Centres and announces a major Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for 2026, targeting all children aged 9 months to 14 years.
Edo Deputy Governor Dennis Idahosa mandates stronger rural primary healthcare. Plans 2026 Measles-Rubella vaccine campaign for children 9 months to 14 years. Read more.
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.
Lagos State kicks off a 4-day second phase polio vaccination campaign targeting children under five. Health teams will visit homes and public spaces to administer the safe nOPV2 vaccine.
Nigeria and other endemic nations applaud the start of a first-in-human clinical trial for a Lassa fever vaccine in Oxford, marking a critical step against the deadly disease. Read more.
A US vaccine advisory panel, now led by skeptics, is reviewing the decades-old practice of giving hepatitis B shots to newborns. Experts warn this could cause preventable deaths and lower immunization rates. Read the full analysis.
The Federal Government announces Nigeria may eliminate HIV/AIDS as a public health threat before the 2030 UN deadline. The country has achieved 98% treatment coverage and 95% viral suppression. Read more.
Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.
A groundbreaking twice-yearly HIV-prevention injection with over 99.9% efficacy begins rollout in Southern Africa, offering new hope in the fight against the virus. Read the full story.
South Africa, Zambia, and Eswatini start administering the groundbreaking lenacapavir injection, offering 99.9% protection with just two shots a year. A major step in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Taraba State pledges sustained investment and community action to achieve zero new HIV infections by 2030. Dr. Bako Ali Istifanus reveals 2.9% prevalence and over 50,310 on treatment. Join the fight.
Plateau State reports 1,910 new HIV infections from January to September 2025. Commissioner reveals 51,370 people living with HIV, urges testing and treatment expansion.
Sani Bello Foundation provides free surgical care to over 600 Nigerians in Kontagora. Read about this life-changing humanitarian initiative and its impact.
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
WHO urges African leaders to safeguard HIV progress as funding disruptions threaten decades of gains. New tools like Lenacapavir offer hope for transforming prevention efforts across the continent.
Sagamu Metropolitan Lions Club provided food and supplies to Oke-Eriwo Hansen Disease Settlement during World Service Day. The humanitarian visit addressed critical needs of residents.
Federal Capital Territory Administration announces free HIV counseling and testing for World AIDS Day 2025. Symposium scheduled for December 2 in Abuja with theme 'Overcoming Disruption'.
Lagos State reports 160,000 HIV cases, with 147,466 on treatment. Statewide testing campaign shows progress despite US funding disruptions affecting community outreach.
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.
UNAIDS reports 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV prevention efforts. Global funding cuts jeopardize goal to end AIDS by 2030. Read critical updates.
UNAIDS reports a 55% drop in condom distribution in Nigeria, threatening HIV progress. Funding cuts and human rights issues are blamed. Urgent action is needed to prevent millions of new infections.
NACA reports 95% of Nigerians on HIV treatment have achieved viral suppression, preventing transmission. Nigeria advances local ARV production to sustain its HIV response. Read more.
NACA reports 95% of Nigerians on HIV treatment achieve viral suppression, preventing transmission. Nigeria makes progress toward ending AIDS by 2030 despite funding challenges.
Ogun State reports major HIV/AIDS progress: 30,000 on free ARVs, 96% status awareness. Commissioner Coker reveals targets for 2030 elimination. Read the breakthrough.
NAPHDA & Pathfinder International launch a free cervical cancer screening & HPV vaccination initiative in Nasarawa. Over 100 women to be screened. Protect your health today!
Metropolitan Lions Club Shagamu empowers female students with hygiene education, supports 18 widows, provides eye care to 70 beneficiaries, and feeds 700 people to mark special occasions.
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.
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.
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.
Fertility experts reveal alarming rise in male infertility in Nigeria, with 30% sperm count decline over decade. Dr. Abayomi Ajayi urges lifestyle changes to combat this growing health crisis.