Latest Nigeria health news and updates
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will, on Thursday, commission three newly completed cancer treatment centres in Katsina, Benin and Nsukka, as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against the growing burden of cancer. The centres, located at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina; University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Nsukka; and University of Benin Teaching Hospital…
The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche The Abia State government has commenced the recruitment of 771 health workers in a bid to strengthen its healthcare system amid rising concerns over a resurgence of HIV/AIDS cases and persistent maternal health challenges across the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche,…
Photo collage of Pota PHC in Badagry? Lagos A growing wave of concern has greeted the worsening condition of the Pota Primary Health Centre in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State, as residents and health workers decry years of government inaction that have left the facility in a state of abandonment and disrepair. The…
The Chairman of NAPPMED, Liberation Zone, Mr Osita Nwajide addressing pressmen at the protest on Tuesday. (Photo credit: Chinyere Okoroafor) ……appeals to Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu for second CWC in Lagos Nigeria’s medicine supply chain may be heading for a major crisis as Pharmaceutical marketers in Lagos on Tuesday raised alarm over the alleged hijack of the…
(Anadolu via Getty Image) Smoke rises over western Deir al-Balah during an Israeli offensive on Monday The Israeli military on Tuesday confirmed that its troops raided a World Health Organization (WHO) facility in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, detaining several individuals suspected of terrorist involvement. According to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the…
The National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCP) has announced a significant milestone in Nigeria’s fight against HIV, revealing that over 90 per cent of identified HIV-positive pregnant women are now receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). The feat, officials said, is part of intensified efforts under the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) scale-up, which has helped…
Medical experts have cautioned Nigerians against dismissing persistent joint pain as a minor health issue, warning that such symptoms may be signs of serious underlying conditions. They attributed recurring joint discomfort to a mix of lifestyle habits, poor treatment practices, and undiagnosed medical conditions such as arthritis, infections, or musculoskeletal injuries. A Consultant Rheumatologist at…
NAUTH new site From a modest beginning, the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, Anambra State, is gradually cementing its place as a continental force in medical care, as work progresses steadily on its permanent site. Located on a sprawling expanse in the heart of Nnewi, the permanent site is rapidly transforming into a…
Merck Foundation, CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej Across Africa, infertility remains a deeply painful experience for many families. A couple who cannot have children often face blame, rejection, and shame. In numerous communities, all eyes focus on the woman, she is labeled as cursed, inadequate, or even a witch. This suffering is not just emotional; it…
Dr Jide Idris MBBS, MD, MPH, is the 3rd Director General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr. Jide Idris, has cautioned that unreported cases of infectious diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, and others pose a greater threat to…