By Folasade Akpan The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to oral health services, focusing on vulnerable populations by increasing funding levels and strengthening essential programmes designed to improve nationwide oral health outcomes. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, highlighted these plansContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and stakeholders have called for a united effort to combat AIDS in rural communities. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment Secretariat, made the call at the FCT Integrated Symposium to commemorate 2025 World AIDS Day in AbujaContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Funmi Babington-Ashaye Foundation on Saturday organised a walkathon to sensitise the public on recognising and preventing depression and anxiety disorder,thereby enhancing emotional well-being. Speaking at the event, Dr Chris Abojei, a Psychologist and Wellness Strategist, who delivered a lecture virtually on resilience and mental wellness, emphasisedContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir and Ibrahim Kado The Sokoto State Government announced it has achieved the 95-95-95 HIV/AIDS control target, covering diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the epidemic within the state. Alhaji Kabiru Umar, Executive Secretary of the Sokoto State Agency for theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government announced it has begun providing people living with HIV/AIDS access to free annual liver and kidney function tests through expanded health insurance, aiming to improve long-term health outcomes nationwide. Dr Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, stated this during theContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Mrs Ruth Ajayi, the Assistant Director of Nursing Services, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), has charged youths to lead an HIV/AIDS zero generation by practicing abstinence and acts that reduce transmission. Ajayi gave the charge during the 2025 World AIDS Day marked by Sunshine NurseryContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Vaccines represent one of the greatest feats of modern medicine, with their evolution traceable to Edward Jenner’s 18th-century smallpox inoculation, evolving to today’s complex molecular platforms. These biological preparations safely prime the immune system to recognise and fight pathogens, preventing overContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Shakiru’s (not real name) life had taken a devastating turn after he lost his job. Jobless and struggling to provide for himself and his family, he found himself at a crossroads, desperate for a solution. With no safety net to catchContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu A former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged urgent national effort to tackle the Mpox outbreak, citing recent progress and persistent challenges facing Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders during a webinar organised by the Preventive Health Initiative, Adewole emphasised the rising need for public awareness, increasedContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has reiterated its commitment to the fight against exploitative child domestic work in the country. The Centre made this known on Thursday in Lagos, as it inaugurated its maidenContinue Reading
