Category : Vaccination


US Reviews Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Policy

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.

Nigeria on Track to End HIV/AIDS Before 2030 Target

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 treats 29,874 HIV patients, AHF campaigns in Keffi

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.

Taraba commits to ending HIV/AIDS by 2030

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.

WHO calls for renewed HIV commitment in Africa

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.

Condom Distribution Falls 55% in Nigeria

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.

Lions Club Empowers Students, Widows in Shagamu

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.

Male infertility rises in Nigeria, experts warn

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.

NDDC Free Medical Outreach in Ondo

NDDC launches a week-long free medical outreach in Akure, offering surgeries, dental & eye care. Part of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve healthcare access.

Free Medical Surgeries for 3,000 in Gombe

Jennifer Etuh Foundation provides free surgeries, circumcisions, and medical care to over 3,000 residents in Gombe's Tula village. A life-changing intervention for rural healthcare.

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