By Folasade Akpan The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has warned that an 185 million dollar funding gap could undermine efforts to develop and ensure equitable access to vaccines against Bundibugyo virus. CEPI raised the concern in a publication marking 100 days into the Bundibugyo response, saying rapid progressContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) says the proposed N302.3 billion National Cancer Institute will serve as a hub for training and retraining of oncology experts and researchers across Africa. Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT),Continue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Society of Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN), in collaboration with the Professional Association of Public Health Nurses of Nigeria (PAPHNON), commenced its joint scientific conference in Abuja on Tuesday with calls for collaboration. Prof. Hakeem Fawehinmi, Special Guest of Honour and Chairman of the conference,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Some stakeholders in the health sector have urged political leaders to treat investment in healthcare as a political and economic priority. They made the call at a high-level breakfast meeting, convened by Nigeria Health Watch on Tuesday in Abuja, to drive accountability and citizen engagementContinue Reading
By Fuseh Markus The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and UNICEF, have urged leadership of the six area councils of the FCT to take full ownership of local food and nutrition programmes to curb malnutrition and boost food security. Mr Ubokutom Nyah, Mandate Secretary, Economic Planning, Revenue Generation, and Public-PrivateContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom In many poor homes, a girl’s monthly period brings sadness and resentment instead of a normal growth milestone. This is because for many young schoolgirls, basic sanitary pads are too expensive, forcing them to use unhygienic old rags. This lack of pads, clean water, and privateContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Three out of four Nigerian men test positive for being biological fathers, says Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025/2026 Annual DNA Testing Report released on Sunday. The report is the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis of relationship DNA testing patterns in Nigeria. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the moleculeContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Islamic Medical Association of Nigeria (IMAN) has offered treatment to over 2,000 indigent residents across the 16 local government areas (LGA) of Kwara. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative, a two-day free medical and surgical outreach, is part of activities lined upContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Prof. Oyediran Oyewole, a Professor of Public Health Nutrition, has called for greater involvement of dietitians and nutritionists in managing Non-Communicable Diseases. Oyewole, of the Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Ibadan, made the call on Friday in Lagos. He spoke while delivering the keynoteContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Mr Patrick Ajah, the Managing Director of May & Baker Nigeria Plc., says strong local manufacturing and nationwide field presence give domestic drug makers a crucial edge in combating counterfeit medicines. Ajah, a Pharmacist, spoke in his office in Lagos during the presentation of the 2026Continue Reading
