By Aderogba George The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health has pledged to collaborate with the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) to strengthen women’s health initiatives across the country. Dr Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, madeContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says the continent recorded fewer disease outbreaks in January 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. It, however, expressed dismay that Mpox and cholera continue to pose significant public health threats. Prof. Yap Boum II, Deputy IncidentContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that no fewer than 4.5 million girls are at risk of being subjected to female genital mutilation in 2026. According to it, an estimated 230million girls and women globally have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). Female genital mutilation,Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) says it has invested 15million Euros (N25 billion) to strengthen eye care services across 14 states in Nigeria. Dr Rainer Brockhaus, the CBM Chief Executive Officer, said this in Abuja at the launch of CBM SightQuest Nigeria Programme, with theme “A JourneyContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Participants at the World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day awareness walk in Abuja have warned that the diseases continue to spread because people underestimate them. Speaking during the walk, they said many Nigerians still believe NTDs are insignificant because they are called “neglected,” adding that the termContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has begun Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training for Federal Ministry of Health staff. This is in a bid to strengthen emergency response capacity to incidents such as cardiac arrest. The exercise is with support from theContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing avoidable blindness and strengthening inclusive eye health services across Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the launch of SightQuest Nigeria, a 10-year eye health programmeContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Haemophilia Foundation of Nigeria (HFN) has launched a nationwide patient identification and early detection initiative to improve the detection and management of bleeding disorders. The Executive Director, Mrs Megan Adediran, told newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, that the initiative “Road to Clot: Reaching the Undiagnosed,” wasContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that Nigeria’s battle against HIV was being undermined by persistent stigma, in spite millions needing sustained treatment and support. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is worried that sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods are being promoted during festive seasons, worsening Nigeria’s burden of non-communicable diseases. Its Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a news briefing detailing CAPPA’sContinue Reading
