By Safia Abdulrahman A veterinarian at Animal Care Services Konsult, Kaduna, Dr Agboola Lawal, says rabies is caused by a virus transmitted mainly through bites from infected animals, urging Nigerians to disregard widespread misconceptions about the disease. Lawal told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday that the virusContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has urged stakeholders to enforce the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes to strengthen breastfeeding practices and improve child nutrition nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, made the call on Monday inContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says it will honour outstanding women and other deserving individuals whose contributions have advanced peacebuilding, public safety and national security at the maiden Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC 2026). The National Chairperson of NAWOJ, Hajiya Aishatu Ibrahim, saidContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has warned that persistent rainfall and flooding could increase the risk of waterborne diseases, urging Nigerians to be more conscious of environmental hygiene. Chinasa, who is also the Head of the Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum (HAF), gave theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Managing Director of SUNU Health Nigeria Ltd., Dr Moyosore Olomola, has called for stronger legislation to expand health insurance coverage and accelerate the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria. Olomola made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government and Healthnomics HMO Plc have emphasised leveraging digital technology to transform healthcare financing and accelerate Universal Health Coverage nationwide through innovation, stronger governance and improved health insurance service delivery mechanisms. The call was made at the maiden Annual General Meeting of Healthnomics HMO PlcContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Antswen The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have strengthened Benue’s response to gender-based violence and sexual reproductive healthcare for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The international organisations, in collaboration with the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services, with support of theContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting mental health awareness, emotional well-being and supportive communities through sustained people-centred interventions. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Cecilia Dada, said mental health remained essential to overall well-being and urged residentsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Rape remains one of the gravest violations of human rights. Beyond the physical injuries, survivors often endure psychological trauma, social isolation and prolonged legal battles. Although Nigeria has strengthened its legal framework over the years, many stakeholders say implementation remainsContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Dr Usman Ibrahim, Senior Registrar in Paediatrics, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has urged early diagnosis and intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Ibrahim described ASD as a brain development disorder affecting communication, social interaction and environmental responses beyond intellectual disability or global developmental delay. He saidContinue Reading
