Health
14.5m children registered as Nigeria pushes for legal identity for every child
… 6,000 wards now offer digital birth registration — NPC… FG links birth registration with health, identity systemsBy Chioma ObinnaAs Nigeria joined other African countries to mark the 2026 Africa
Experts Push HPV Vaccination, Early Screening as Nigeria Tackles Cervical Cancer Burden
As World Cancer Support Month is observed this August, health experts are drawing attention to prevention, early detection and access to accurate information as Nigeria continues to confront its cervical
Lassa fever: 237 dead as fatality rate rises to 23.7%
… 1,000 confirmed cases recorded nationwide … Late presentation, high treatment cost fuelling deaths … 23 states, 116 LGAs affected By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s Lassa fever crisis has worsened, with
NAN institutionalises quarterly fitness walks to boost staff wellness, productivity
By Henry Obetta The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Lagos Directorate, in collaboration with Alpha Designs Nigeria Ltd., on Saturday organised its maiden fitness walk for staff as part of
Mental health crisis: Fewer than 300 psychiatrists serve over 200m Nigerians — Sheikh
… Demands urgent implementation of Mental Health Act, stronger funding By Chioma Obinna A Professor of Psychiatry at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Prof. Taiwo Lateef Sheikh, has said that Nigeria
Lagos needs 40,000 doctors, says Sanwo-Olu, unveils new healthcare roadmap
By Chioma Obinna LAGOS — Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday unveiled a new healthcare development roadmap for the state, disclosing that Lagos requires about 40,000 doctors to
FG mobilises Northern monarchs to reach 2.1m unvaccinated children
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to address Nigeria’s zero-dose child crisis by engaging traditional rulers across Northern Nigeria to help reach millions of children who
Moshood Lawal: SMEDAN Providing Small Business Owners With Guidance, Resources, Opportunities
The Deputy director/Head, Corporate Affairs, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, (SMEDAN), Moshood Lawal, has said the agency’s GROW initiative is providing small business owners with guidance, resources,
COVID-19 infections, deaths dropping after jabs — Study
By Sola Ogundipe THE rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19) infections and deaths are dropping drastically after vaccinations, according to an Italian study. The analysis showed that the risk of hospitalisation,
COVID-19: Ensure equity in enforcement of restrictions, public health expert tasks FG
By Chioma Obinna As Nigerians continue to laud the Federal government’s decision to ban flights from countries currently being ravaged by the 3rd wave of the coronavirus, a public health
