The Federal Government has assured Nigerians of its preparedness to contain the Ebola virus disease outbreak, saying health authorities and relevant agencies have activated response measures to prevent further spread. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus…
By Michael Omotosho | The World Health Organization (WHO), World Meteorological Organization (WMO), UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) have launched a new global framework to help countries track the health risks of extreme heat among pregnant women,…
Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with 44 contacts identified and placed under monitoring. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare confirmed that the case involves a woman…
More than 60 representatives from 35 diplomatic missions, United Nations agencies, development partners and media organisations have participated in the second Health Diplomacy Dialogue convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria to strengthen international cooperation around the country’s…
Nigerians have been advised to make annual medical screening a routine practice to support the early detection and treatment of non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, cancer and kidney disease. A public health physician, Dr. Aisha Abdulkareem, gave the advice during…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Federal Government to make nutrition, food affordability and stronger consumer protection central to Nigeria’s food security agenda. The organisation made the call in a statement signed by Robert Egbe,…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has highlighted the role of journalists in raising awareness about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), warning that stronger media coverage is needed to help the public understand the growing threat posed by drug-resistant…
The Lagos State Government has encouraged adolescents to speak up about their health needs and participate in decisions affecting their well-being, reaffirming its commitment to equitable access to quality, youth-friendly healthcare services. The call was made during the 2026 International…
The Federal Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kaduna State Government to convert Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan into a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), expanding access to specialist healthcare in Southern Kaduna. The…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Nigeria has held a Health Diplomacy Dialogue with ambassadors and diplomatic representatives to discuss Nigeria’s health priorities, emerging global health developments and international cooperation. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange views on changes in…
