Italy reports first imported human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) in Europe
Italy has confirmed the first imported human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) in the European region, raising fresh concerns about zoonotic disease surveillance, although global health authorities insist the risk to the general public remains low. The case, involving an adult male who recently returned from Senegal, was officially reported to the World Health Organization…
Why Nigerians need to cut down on salt – NAFDAC
Amid rising cases of hypertension, stroke and heart diseases across Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sounded a strong warning that Nigerians must urgently reduce their salt intake or face a worsening public health crisis. At a stakeholders’ engagement on the draft Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods…
Lagos cuts malaria misdiagnosis from 60% to 5%
…adopts science-driven health policies Lagos State has recorded a major shift in healthcare delivery, reducing malaria misdiagnosis in public health facilities from about 60 per cent to five per cent through the use of scientific diagnostic tools and data-driven reforms. The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Tuesday at a high-level…
Clearer Eyesight for All: SEEPCO, VCDF offer free cataract surgeries in Delta
Caption: A patient undergoing free cataract surgery by VCDF’s team. Free cataract surgeries have commenced at Central Hospital, Kwale, Delta State, as Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF), in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health, moves to tackle avoidable blindness. The initiative, supported by Sterling Exploration and Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) under the…
Stage four cancer can appear healthy, Experts say amid Blessing CEO controversy
Controversy surrounds Blessing Nkiru Okoro, better known as Blessing CEO, over her claim of having stage four breast cancer. Experts warn that appearance alone cannot indicate the severity of the disease and stress that anyone seeking public support should provide proper documentation, as unverified claims can spread misinformation and erode trust. The debate started after…
Unilever launches ‘Do the 2’ campaign to boost oral hygiene
L-R: Head of Dentistry, Federal Ministry of Health, Dr. Gloria Uzoigwe; Brand Manager, Pepsodent, Lauretta Amie; President, Nigerian Dental Association, Dr. Emedom Elias; Head of Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Zainab Obagun and Head of Supply Chain, Unilever Nigeria Plc, Abayomi Alli during a Press Conference to announce the celebration of the…
Nigeria seeks consensus as US stands alone on women’s rights vote at UN
CSW chair Maritza Chan Valverde from Costa Rica, and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterrez at the 70th session of the commission. (Photo by Health Policy Watch) Nigeria has called for broader consultations and consensus-building following a contentious vote at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), where the United States emerged as…
Gender-based violence fuelling antimicrobial resistance, experts warn
Health experts have warned that efforts to curb Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) may fail unless governments tackle Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which they say increases women’s risk of infections and limits access to timely treatment. They also stressed that the growing global health threat is closely linked to social inequalities, particularly gender inequality. The experts spoke at…
VCDF, SEEPCO launch free eye care services in Ndokwa West LGA, Delta
… Over 127,000 Pairs of Glasses Distributed Community leaders with VCDF team during SPECS launch in Ndokwa West, LGA, Delta State In a major boost to community healthcare delivery, Vcare for Development Foundation (VCDF) in partnership with the Delta State Ministry of Health has rolled out free comprehensive eye care services to residents of Ndokwa…
After 56 years, why is Nigeria still losing lives to Lassa fever?
Every dry season, Lassa fever returns, cases rise, people die, the government responds, and the cycle repeats. After more than 50 years the disease was first identified in Nigeria, this is no longer a surprise, it is a failure of prevention. A disease linked to poor sanitation, weak housing, and fragile healthcare systems continues to…