By Justina Auta The Integrity Group Nigeria, a political support group, has expressed support for ongoing electoral reforms, particularly the electronic transmission of election results. Oke Idawene, National Convener of the group and Renewed Hope Agenda Ambassador, made this known in an interview with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja. IdaweneContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, says traditional and religious leaders remain vital to improving healthcare delivery and health outcomes across Nigerian communities. Pate stated this on Wednesday in Abuja during a media conference ahead of the 2026 Nigerian Traditional and ReligiousContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Haematology experts have identified under-diagnosis and poor recognition of haemophilia as major challenges affecting management of the disorder in Nigeria. They spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigeria Inherited Blood Disorders Leadership Forum. The forum, with the theme ‘Strengthening Blood Disorder Care through Collaboration, Partnership andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to celebrate Valentine’s Day responsibly by taking deliberate steps to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the call in a Valentine’s Day message on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal Cross River has recorded high acceptance of the measles–rubella (MR) vaccination campaign, driven by school sensitisation, community mobilisation, and coordinated efforts by health workers, government agencies, and development partners. The campaign, part of Nigeria’s national effort to eliminate measles and rubella, is being implemented across all 18Continue Reading
By Precious Akutamadu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has inaugurated a task force in Rivers State to combat the circulation of counterfeit and fake drugs, as well as unwholesome processed foods. The task force was inaugurated by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Nkechi Nwibo, a paediatrician, has advised parents against the use of perfumed baby products, saying they can trigger allergic reactions. Nwibo, Senior Registrar 1 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Anambra State, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Participants at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day awareness walk in Abuja have warned that the diseases continue to spread because people underestimate them. Speaking during the walk, they said many Nigerians still believe NTDs are insignificant because they are called “neglected,” adding that the termContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria (HFN) has launched a nationwide patient identification and early detection initiative to improve the detection and management of bleeding disorders. The Executive Director, Mrs Megan Adediran, told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, that the initiative “Road to Clot: Reaching the Undiagnosed,” wasContinue Reading
Cancer By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has operationalised oncology-preventive clinics in eight tertiary hospitals, strengthening Nigeria’s cancer prevention, screening and early-detection capacity nationwide. Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, confirmed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 World Cancer Day commemoration. The event, with the themeContinue Reading
