On World Tuberculosis Day 2026, the WHO African Region reports a historic turning point in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), marked by a 46% decline in deaths over the last decade. However, health officials warn that the disease still claims…
Nigeria has formally called for a new global compact on health workforce mobility, urging the international community to adopt ethical recruitment frameworks that protect the stability of healthcare systems in developing nations. Speaking at the 2026 United Kingdom Global Health…
In a strategic move to arrest the rising tide of disease outbreaks in Benue State, a high-level delegation of global and national health leaders converged on the Government House in Makurdi to demand urgent systemic reforms and strengthened emergency response.…
The Lagos State Government has officially cleared the air regarding the status of the Senator Oluremi Tinubu (SOT) Primary Health Centre in Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, affirming that the facility remains a wholly government-funded institution and has not been privatized. This…
By Michael Omotosho | As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Consumer Rights Day, a coalition of prominent Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has issued an urgent call to the Federal and State governments to implement mandatory salt targets…
In a decisive move to eliminate energy barriers in the health sector, the Federal Government has officially commenced the distribution of 371 solar-powered energy systems to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 17 states. The initiative, aimed at bolstering frontline health…
On the occasion of World Oral Health Day 2026, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohamed Janabi, has issued a stark reminder that oral diseases remain a silent but widespread crisis across the continent. Despite being largely preventable, these…
Nigeria has officially expanded its arsenal against HIV with the introduction of Long-Acting Injectable Lenacapavir (LEN) PrEP, a breakthrough biomedical intervention designed to provide sustained protection for high-risk individuals. The announcement, made by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social…
The Nutrition for Better Economy, Gender, Lifestyle and Agricultural Foundation (NEEGLAR) has officially flagged off a comprehensive community and group sensitization initiative aimed at improving the response to Dementia across Ebonyi State. The campaign was inaugurated during a high-level capacity-building…
In a landmark development for global public health, Nigeria has reported a 31% reduction in polio cases throughout 2025, signaling a decisive shift in the nation’s decades-long battle against the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the…
