Immunisation By Franca Ofili Global childhood immunisation coverage recorded modest progress in 2025, with 90 per cent of infants receiving at least one dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTP) vaccine. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, highlighting continued gains inContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa The family of Madam Evbu Eguasa has commended the Edo Government for intervening in her rehabilitation after she reportedly lived with mental health challenges for about 16 years. The family gave the commendation on Tuesday during a visit to the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and SocialContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Association of Fetomaternal Medicine Specialists of Nigeria (AFEMSON) has renewed calls for urgent action against preterm births, describing them as a major contributor to perinatal morbidity and mortality across Nigeria. Speaking virtually at the 9th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, Harmony 2026, in Ilorin, AFEMSONContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Young female filmmakers and stakeholders have urged governments and partners to end school dropout and child marriage, using films and personal stories to advocate policies guaranteeing every girl’s right to education nationwide. The call was made during the “Stories that Move Policy: A Malala Day Film Screening,”Continue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Grandma Rose, a retired school principal, suddenly began acting unlike herself. Her behaviour shifted in ways no one could ignore, marking the quiet beginning of a lifetime struggle. Her condition kept degenerating over months, characterised by uncoordinated utterances, mixing up words and people, and a steadilyContinue Reading
By Osayi Aghahowa Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom, is seeking partnership with the Edo Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development and the College of Nursing Sciences, UBTH, to strengthen community mental health nursing and improve care. The proposal was discussed on Friday during a courtesy visit by senior lecturersContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Presidency has urged Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to complement government efforts in tackling Nigeria’s economic, social and humanitarian challenges through stronger partnerships that promote sustainable development and improve the wellbeing of vulnerable communities. Speaking at the investiture of Mr Sikiru Owonikoko as Rotary InternationalContinue Reading
Financing By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has renewed calls for stronger domestic resource mobilisation to reduce maternal deaths, citing a N720 billion funding gap in the health sector. The call was made in Abuja during a performance dialogue by stakeholders on maternal health financing, where theyContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi West African Health Organisation (WAHO), a specialised institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), says it has finalised a harmonised regional benchmark for health sciences training institutions. Head of Training and Human Resources for Health at WAHO, Prof. Joseph Olorunda, made this known atContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The UN Development Programme-Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP-GEF SGP) and Digital Peers International (DPI) have rewarded young innovators in plastic waste management with millions of naira in cash prizes and an all-expense-paid study trip to China. The rewards were presented at the closing ceremony andContinue Reading
