Latest Nigeria health news and updates
(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…
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, (Middle) speaking during the media engagement event titled “LASAMBUS: Highlighting Impact, Improving and Sustaining Response. …LASAMBUS praised for life-saving impact as users share emotional testimonies The Lagos State Government has announced a major upgrade to its emergency medical response system, including the introduction of motorbike…
…Poor communication, not propaganda, fuelling vaccine distrust — Dr Casmir Ifeanyi A growing wave of health disinformation believed to be orchestrated by Russia is threatening public health efforts across Africa, a recent report by the Africa Defense Forum (ADF) has warned. Published on Monday by Eurasia Review, the ADF report revealed how Russia has for…
…NMA gives FG final notice, warns of system collapse Unless urgent steps are taken by the Federal Government, medical services across the country may grind to a halt by Thursday as the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) warns it will down tools at the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum. The association, which represents doctors nationwide, issued…
A northern youth advocacy group, Arewa Youths for Democracy and Development (AYDD), has raised the alarm over the declining state of healthcare in Zamfara, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal’s administration of abandoning hospitals and worsening access to essential medical services across the state. The group, in a statement issued on Sunday in Gusau, said general hospitals…