By Osayi Aghahowa The Edo Government says about 60 per cent of reported child abuse cases handled by its Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development involve incest, particularly father-daughter sexual abuse. The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Mrs Eugenia Abdallah, said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By France Ofili The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has handed over laboratory equipment worth about 1.51 million euros to Guinea-Bissau to strengthen disease detection and public health response. WAHO said this in a post on its official X account on Thursday, saying the equipment would enhance the capacity ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (ASWHAN) has mobilised male community leaders as champions in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The initiative was organised in partnership with the Renewed Women’s Voice and LeadershipContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to building a stronger, united and purposeful association. Omoti made the pledge on Wednesday at the opening of the NMA 2026 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja unveiled the Nigeria Alcohol Policy and its Multisectoral Implementation Plan 2026-2030 to regulate alcohol production, distribution, marketing and consumption. Performing the unveiling, the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, said the policy sought to balance legitimate economicContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Afekhide-Ernest Omoti, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to building a stronger, united and purposeful association. Omoti made the pledge on Wednesday at the opening of the NMA 2026 National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has urged tertiary and specialised health institutions in Nigeria to continuously review curricula to align with emerging public health priorities. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr Sunday Echono, made the call at the sixth Society for Public Health Professionals of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Mercy Sawok The Society for Public Health Professionals of Nigeria (SPHPN) has called for stronger collaboration between public health professionals and lawmakers to create an enabling environment for effective healthcare delivery nationwide. The Secretary-General of SPHPN, Prof. Arinola Joda, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde A paediatrician, Dr Lilian Ekwem, has called for stronger family and government support for breastfeeding mothers to improve child health and survival. Ekwem made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 World Breastfeeding Week celebration organised by the State House Medical Centre, Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The National Assembly has underscored the importance of informed choice and quality counselling in family planning services, saying access alone cannot guarantee effective reproductive healthcare delivery in Nigeria. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Kamoru Ogunlana, said this at a two-day training on Counselling Models forContinue Reading
