UNICEF Urges Polio Vaccination in Niger as Border Cases Rise
UNICEF, Niger State Health Agency Urge Polio Vaccination Amid Regional Outbreaks UNICEF and the Niger State Primary Health Care Development […]
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Nigeria Rolls Out Long-Acting Lenacapavir HIV Prevention
The Nigerian government has introduced Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, marking a significant expansion of the country’s
Youth Mental Health Issues Hinder Nigeria Societal Growth
The Nigerian government has underscored the critical link between youth mental health and national development, warning that untreated psychological issues
Nigeria Health Surveillance Reform Urged as Donor Funds Decline
Health experts have warned that declining international donor funding is exposing critical vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance infrastructure,
Niger State TB Treatment Gap Widens Amid Funding Crisis
Niger State has treated over 57 per cent of identified tuberculosis cases, but faces a looming funding crisis that threatens
TB Crisis: WHO Warns Niger State by June Without Funds
WHO Warns of Tuberculosis Funding Shortfall in Nigeria’s Niger State The World Health Organization (WHO) has cautioned that Niger State,
Nigeria Plans Long-Acting Lenacapavir HIV Prevention Rollout
Nigeria will introduce Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, in January 2026 as part of a national strategy to
TB Cases in Plateau State Hit 5000 in 2025
Plateau State Reports 5,000 Tuberculosis Cases in 2025, Highlighting Ongoing Public Health Challenge The Plateau State Government has announced that
Kwara commits to oral hygiene for World Oral Health Day 2026 (58 characters)
The Kwara State Government has reiterated its dedication to improving oral healthcare across the state, aligning with the annual World
TB Nigeria: Govt Leads, Communities Power Pre-World Day
Nigeria Intensifies Community-Led Fight Against High Tuberculosis Burden Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Nigerian health authorities have underscored the
TB Community Testing Drive: Nigeria for 2026 World TB Day
Nigeria Rolls Out Community-Led Tuberculosis Strategy Amid Persistent High Burden As the global community prepares for World Tuberculosis Day on
Hypertension: Habits Cut Heart Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Risk
A major international study has found that people with high blood pressure can dramatically reduce their risk of heart disease