Vaccines By Abujah Racheal Nigeria is facing a worsening meningitis outbreak in northern states, with health experts warning that current vaccines do not fully protect against the dominant Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C strain spreading rapidly. Children aged one to 15 are most affected, while overcrowding and seasonal dry winds increaseContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Lagos State Health District One (LSHD1) on Monday launched an intensive clinical immersion programme to fix weak referral links blamed for preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. Dr Sola Pitan, Permanent Secretary, LSDH1, said the initiative focused on timely referrals and better care coordinationContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA) is intensifying collaboration with traditional institutions to increase enrolment in the state health insurance scheme by 30 per cent. Malam Abubakar Hassan, KADCHMA Director-General, disclosed this during a Sallah homage visit to the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmed Bamalli,Continue Reading
Nutrition By Ahmed Abba The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says EU-funded nutrition interventions have assisted more than 40,000 malnourished children in Yobe State, providing life-saving treatment during critical lean seasons. Mr Joseph Senesie, UNICEF Malnutrition Manager, disclosed this during a media field visit and virtual dialogue in Damaturu onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for a decisive shift toward domestic financing of population programmes amid dwindling global donor support, stressing national ownership as critical for sustainable development. NPC Chairman, Mr Aminu Yusuf, made the call during the unveiling of the report of its 13thContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for HealthContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Maxillofacial surgeons say many challenges faced by patients with cleft lip and palate can be reduced through early intervention, proper care and risk reduction strategies. They emphasised that fixing a cleft lip or palate is not just about surgery, but giving people their confidence back, helpingContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Nigeria) has demanded full prosecution of all perpetrators involved in the attack on women in Ozoro, Delta State during a festival. The National President, Ojobo Atuluku, made the federation’s position known in a statement on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of alleged sexual assault linked to a local festival in Ozoro community, Delta State. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, gave the directive in a statement signed by the ministry’s Head,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan In a move to translate empowerment into economic independence, Msbon Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained 100 women and youths in vocational and entrepreneurial skills. The outreach, held at the Abuja Children’s Home, Karu, was part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). Continue Reading
