In a massive push to eradicate childhood mortality, 113,000 children across Bauchi State have received their first dose of the malaria vaccine. The initiative, spearheaded by the World Health Organization (WHO) in partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the…
In the quiet neighborhoods of Nasarawa State, a quiet revolution is taking place. Women are no longer just the primary caregivers in the home; they have become the backbone of Nigeria’s frontline defense against deadly outbreaks, driving a surge in…
By Chioma Umeha | Lagos – To mark the World Health Day, the Public Health Sustainable Advocacy Initiative (PHSAI) under its ongoing, SMART Advocacy Strategy in Action (SASA) Project has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to prioritise sustainable funding of primary healthcare…
The healthcare system in Fika, Yobe state, is reportedly on the brink of collapse as the Lewe Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) has fallen into a state of extreme decay, leaving thousands of residents without access to basic medical services. Once a…
In a major boost to the nation’s healthcare infrastructure, Sam Pharmaceuticals Ltd has officially commissioned its ultra-modern manufacturing facility in Lagos. The expansion is being celebrated as a pivotal milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward pharmaceutical self-sufficiency and reduced over-reliance on…
As the global community marks World Health Day 2026 under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” Nigeria and the World Health Organization (WHO) are positioning the nation as a continental leader in evidence-based medicine. By bridging the gap…
By Jerome Kalu | Save the Children International (SCI), in partnership with GSK, has commenced orientation for advocates under the BOOST Project — Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero Dose and Under-Immunised Children — to…
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially declared the end of the Mpox outbreak as a national public health emergency. This announcement marks a significant turning point for the nation, which has been at the…
As the global community commemorates World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Nigeria to prioritize scientific research and collective action to overcome persistent health inequities and emerging biological threats. Speaking at a high-level press briefing…
As the global community marks World Health Day 2026, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued a stinging indictment of Nigeria’s healthcare financing, describing the persistent gap between budget promises and actual funding as a short-change of the Nigerian…
