The Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Nigeria Initiative has launched a private sector strategy to end TB in Nigeria, calling on private sector leaders to join the fight against the disease.
Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Pate made this...
As part of efforts to reduce mother-to-child transmission and eliminate HIV/AIDS in the country, the Nigerian government is scaling up the implementation of early testing and treatment for exposed babies.
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji...
The development Research and Project Centre (dRPC), in collaboration with the Population Association of Nigeria, is holding a symposium to commemorate the United Nations World Population Day.
The symposium themed: “Embracing the Power of Inclusive Data Towards a Resilient and...
Nine babies have sadly died since an outbreak of whooping cough started in November 2023, says the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
In the first five months of 2024, 7,599 kids and grown-ups got sick with the disease. Whooping cough...
In commemoration of World Population Day 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other United Nations (UN) agencies have called on governments, donors, civil society organizations and the private sector to prioritize universal access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive...
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has denied reports that the Nigerian government is planning to privatise the country's teaching hospitals.
Mr Alausa said the government is focused on boosting growth in the health sector...
In its effort to eliminate hepatitis C virus (HCV) by 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the first HCV self-test.
On Wednesday, the WHO made this known on its website, stating that HCV self-testing is critical to expanding...
Despite trying hard to get more kids vaccinated, there are still thirteen areas in Bauchi State where no children have gotten their shots. This means many kids can get sick from diseases that we can stop with vaccines.
Dr. Rilwanu...
A new study from Real-World has found that the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is safe when given to pregnant women.
This was revealed by Gavi, the vaccine alliance, on its website on Wednesday.
The study found that thousands of women...
Synergy Between Digital Financial Services and Industry Drives Long-Term Growth
Honda Capital Financial Platform (HCFP) is an emerging financial platform...
