Dengue Fever outbreak hits Sokoto with 8 confirmed cases
Sokoto State in Nigeria has reported an outbreak of Dengue Fever, with eight laboratory-confirmed cases identified in the Sokoto metropolis, […]
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Nigeria Maternal Deaths Remain High Despite Progress
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, has expressed concern over the country’s significant
Nigeria Health Budget Release Urged for Maternal Care
The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) has called on the Nigerian federal government to demonstrate its commitment to improving Reproductive,
Lagos residents urged to report substandard health facilities
The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to ensure residents have access to safe and quality healthcare, with the Health
Cholera outbreak kills 13 in Adamawa state Nigeria
A cholera outbreak in Adamawa state, Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of 13 people in the Mubi North and
Waterborne Diseases Ravage Afaha Atai Community
In Afaha Atai, a community in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, a significant number of families
Nigeria Lead Poisoning Crisis Continues Endangering Millions
Nigerian Health Experts Raise Alarm Over Lead Poisoning, Urge Government Action Millions of Nigerians, particularly children and pregnant women, are
Scabies outbreak infects 150 in Adamawa community
A recent scabies outbreak in the Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State has affected approximately 150 individuals within the
Nigeria Healthcare System Needs Reform
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has called on the Federal Government and stakeholders in the health sector to establish a
Vaccination campaign reaches 300 IDP children in Benue State
The Benue State Government has launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign, targeting children in temporary Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps, including
Experts Urge Govt To Prioritize Environmental Cleanliness Over Vaccination
Public health experts are urging governments to prioritize environmental cleanliness and public hygiene in promoting healthy living, rather than relying
Nigeria Targets Sodium Reduction to Combat Hypertension
Nigeria Faces Growing Crisis of Diet-Related Non-Communicable Diseases, Experts Call for Reduced Sodium in Food Products At an event marking