Malaria vaccine rollout to begin in Kebbi, Bayelsa states on December 2 – NPHCDA
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has announced that the long-awaited malaria vaccination campaign will commence in Kebbi...
Closing gender gaps could add N15trn to Nigeria’s GDP annually – Minister of Women Affairs
Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has revealed that closing gender gaps in Nigeria has the potential to boost...
WHO secures $1.7bn in first investment round, targets saving 40m lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) has secured $1.7 billion in pledges during its inaugural Investment Round, WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros...
NAFDAC alerts public to counterfeit antimalarial drug in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians to the circulation of counterfeit Combiart...
Nigeria has fewer than 200 psychiatrists for over 200 million people – APN
The Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria (APN) has raised alarm over the country's critical shortage of mental health professionals, revealing...
Expert proposes 7-point agenda to transform Nigeria’s healthcare system
Dr. Richardson Ajayi, a renowned healthcare entrepreneur and investor, has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s healthcare system to...
HPV Vaccine: 380,671 girls vaccinated, 95,993 unvaccinated in Anambra – CHAI
Human Papilloma Virus Consultant for the Clinton Health Access Initiatives (CHAI), Mr. Akpan Etop, revealed that 380,671 girls in Anambra...
WHO and partners launch $2 million grant initiative to improve pathogen genomic surveillance globally
The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with its partners, has launched a new initiative to improve global capacities in...
NAFDAC, PCN vow to end open drug markets in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN) have reaffirmed...
Kebbi Governor awards N1bn contract for Argungu general hospital rehabilitation
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has announced the awarding of a N1 billion contract for the general rehabilitation of Argungu...
