In a strategic move to align international relations with public health priorities, the WHO Country Office in Nigeria hosted the Inaugural Health Diplomacy Dialogue. The high-level assembly brought together Ambassadors and Heads of Mission in the nation’s capital to forge…
The Primary Health Centre (PHC) Boyi Sarki in Gurara Local Government Area, Niger State, has fallen into a severely deteriorated condition, raising urgent concerns over healthcare delivery for thousands of residents who depend on the facility. The health centre is…
The 300 Bed-Space Specialist Hospital, Millennium City, Chikun, Kaduna, now renamed the Bola Tinubu Specialist Hospital, has come under scrutiny after remaining non-operational nearly 10 months after its commissioning in June 2025. According to civic technology organisation Tracka, the facility…
The World Health Organization (WHO) Nigeria has reaffirmed its collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) to strengthen Nigeria’s national cancer response, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, research, and improved…
A Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Mbayande, Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, has been described as grossly inadequate and unfit for medical service delivery, sparking concerns among residents and stakeholders. The facility is reportedly lacking basic infrastructure, including…
The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya, has been recognised by Meridian Letters as one of the Top 20 Leaders Shaping Health Across Africa in 2025. The honour highlights the growing influence of his…
In a decisive move to safeguard the continent’s future, the African Union and the Africa Centres and Disease Control and Prevention have unveiled a comprehensive One Health Zoonotic Disease Prevention and Control Strategy. The initiative marks a fundamental shift in…
The newly appointed Executive Secretary of the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA), Dr. Victoria Egunjobi, has officially assumed her role with a clarion call to staff to prioritize teamwork, transparency, and professional excellence. Addressing employees during her first…
The Lagos State Government has officially sounded a public health red alert following a surge in Lassa fever cases across Nigeria. In response to the escalating crisis, the state has launched an aggressive statewide awareness and prevention campaign to insulate…
In a landmark shift for international medical policy, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has secured more than $250 million in new funding during the One Health Summit in Lyon. The summit, which concluded on April…
