TB By Cecilia Ologunagba Nigeria is closing tuberculosis (TB) detection gaps, expanding access to testing and treatment, and strengthening services for vulnerable populations with the technical support from the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the UN heath agency, Nigeria’s experience shows that progress is possible when government leadership isContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The Cross River Government has reiterated its commitment to eliminating measles rubella in the state. Dr Vivien Otu, Director-General, Cross River Primary Health Care Development Agency (CRSPHCDA), gave the assurance on Tuesday during the ongoing Measles-Rubella (MR) Integrated Campaign Phase 2, in Calabar. Otu said the agencyContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to promote healthy eating in schools, saying access to nutritious food can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life. The organisation made this known in a statement, announcing the release of a new global guideline on evidence-based policiesContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A General Physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, has identified self-medication and lack of proper regulation of foods and drugs consumed within the country as major contributors to increasing diabetes cases among the populace. Chinasa, also the Head of Medical Team, Heritage Advancement Forum, made the assertion inContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus Saturday, Feb. 9, was meant to be an ordinary haircut day for Mrs Oluwabusayo Olaoye and her two sons. However, barely two minutes into her younger son Michael’s haircut, the atmosphere in the small neighbourhood salon shifted. The barber paused and politely refused to continue; not becauseContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Prof. Martins Emeje, Director-General of the Nigerian Natural Medicines Development Agency (NNMDA), has been appointed as a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Strategic and Technical Advisory Group on Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (STAG-TM). He was appointed alongside 19 other experts from different parts ofContinue Reading
Tobacco By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that urgent action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising tobacco industry interference threatens global efforts to reduce tobacco use. In a statement released on Monday, WHO highlighted its 2025 Global Tobacco Epidemic report,Continue Reading
mpox By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO), says the Mpox upsurge has continued to meet the criteria of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) set forth in the International Health Regulations (IHR). Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General said this in a statement. Ghebreyesus said the announcementContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Arobani The World Health Organization (WHO) says on Tuesday that more than 30-year difference in life expectancy between the richest and the poorest countries highlights global health inequities. The global health body stated this in its ‘World Report on Social Determinants of Health Equity’ launched onContinue Reading
Malaria By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that up to 25 countries are expected to include malaria vaccines in their childhood immunisation programmes by the end of 2025. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO’s Director-General, shared this update on Monday during an online media conference focused onContinue Reading
