In a major move to bolster the continent’s health leadership, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially appointed H.E. Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the former Vice-President of Nigeria, as the Senior Strategic Advisor to the Director…
The Lagos State Government has officially moved to accelerate its socio-economic transformation through the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Programme. At a high-level session at Government House, Marina, the state presented a strategic reform framework supported by…
In a decisive move to fortify the nation against emerging biological threats, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and UNICEF have convened a high-level assembly of national stakeholders to overhaul Nigeria’s disease prevention framework. The…
In a landmark move toward health sovereignty, Nigeria has officially joined the Accra Reset Initiative, an ambitious Africa-led coalition designed to dismantle outdated global health structures and replace them with a more equitable and inclusive architecture. The Coordinating Minister of…
In a move to combat the surging wave of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has secured firm backing from key stakeholders to implement stringent sodium reduction regulations. During a high-level…
A recent investigation into the grassroots healthcare infrastructure of Osun State has revealed a harrowing state of neglect, leaving thousands of residents dependent on dilapidated and ill-equipped facilities for their medical needs. In a report released following monitoring visits in…
In a decisive move to overhaul the continent’s healthcare architecture, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has officially launched the SPARK-NCD Programme. This flagship initiative aims to curb the devastating impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which…
In a decisive move to fortify national and global health security, the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), in collaboration with the Infectious Disease Institute of Nigeria, hosted a high-level Public Health Symposium today. The event brought together international diplomats, health…
Civil society group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued an urgent plea to the Federal Government to overhaul its funding for tobacco control, warning that the country’s youth are being aggressively targeted by a new smoke trap.…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have announced a strengthened partnership to ensure every Nigerian has access to safe, affordable, and high-quality medicines. The collaboration was solidified during…
