By Safia Abdulrahman Abuja, June 10, 2026 (NAN) Health advocates have called for mandatory genotype screening before marriage as part of efforts to reduce the incidence of sickle cell disease and prevent avoidable family crises. They said genotype screening remained one of the most effective strategies for reducing the burdenContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Findings from a four-year implementation research project have highlighted pathways for scaling up the Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD) in Nigeria and expanding contraceptive choices for women nationwide. The findings were presented on Wednesday in Abuja at the dissemination meeting of the Research on Scale-Up of the HormonalContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Usman Aliyu, Director-General of the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT), says the private sector remains critical to strengthening healthcare systems and reducing Nigeria’s cancer burden. Aliyu spoke on Wednesday in Abuja at a two-day Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity Building Programme organised by InnovaContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening preparedness and response measures against the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) amid concerns over reported outbreaks in some parts of Africa. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, said this at a stakeholders’ meeting on Ebola preparedness held onContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The newly appointed Director-General of the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi has outlined key priorities aimed at strengthening women’s development across Nigeria. Her agenda focuses on advancing opportunities for women through targeted initiatives and reforms designed to enhance empowerment, inclusion and sustainable development.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has urged Nigerians to remain calm, as the country currently has no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Jide Idris, made the call at a media briefing on Friday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Dr Mairo Mandara, the African Advisor of Sight and Life Foundation, an NGO, has reiterated commitment to supporting findings, studies and research toward improving nutritional values of foods consumed in Nigeria. Mandara, who is also a health practitioner, spoke at a media engagement in LagosContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, has urged Nigerian students to adopt healthy lifestyles, proper hygiene, good nutrition and immunisation to protect their future and develop responsible leadership qualities. Alausa made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the maiden edition of the Kid’s Dialogue Series,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Religious leaders in Nigeria have called for the inclusion of faith-based perspectives in the development of national policies on Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that unchecked adoption of the technology could undermine cultural, moral and spiritual values. The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja at a meetingContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Society for Family Health (SFH) has commended the National Assembly (NASS) for approving two major legislative reforms aimed at strengthening domestic healthcare financing and improving health outcomes in Nigeria. SFH described the measures as a significant step toward building a more resilient and self-sustainingContinue Reading
