Health

Two inmates die of cholera in Lagos prison

Two people have been confirmed dead and five hospitalised due to cholera in Badagry. The Medical Director of Badagry General Hospital, Olatunde Bakare, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the victims were brought to the hospital...

Ten children die in suspected measles outbreak in Abuja

Ten children have died due to a suspected measles outbreak in Damangaza community in Lokogoma District, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. James Budebo, head of Damangaza community, disclosed this during a one-day outreach programme on Friday in Abuja. The programme was...

Nigeria launches private sector strategy to end tuberculosis

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...

Nigerian government launches committee to accelerate prevention of mother-to-child transmission

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...

Experts discuss role of family planning in addressing Nigeria’s demographic challenges (LIVE UPDATES)

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...

Whooping Cough Outbreak Claims Lives of 9 Infants in Britain

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...

Group calls for action on reproductive health rights

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...

Minister: There are no plans to privatize university hospitals

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...

WHO prequalifies first self-administered test for hepatitis C

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...

Las instalaciones sanitarias de Abuja son insuficientes para hacer frente al aumento de la población

Kingsley Ugochukwu estaba durmiendo en algún momento de marzo de 2023 cuando sonó su teléfono. Eran las dos de la madrugada y la voz femenina del otro lado de la llamada le pedía que fuera al Hospital Universitario de...

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Banks await CBN clearance as audit delays leave investors without key earnings data

Investors in some of Nigeria's largest listed banks are facing a growing information gap as delays in the completion...