US State Department mislabels Nigeria, other African countries at global AIDS conference
Nigeria was depicted as a landlocked nation in the Sahara Desert rather than in West Africa.
New book on sickle cell disease urges Nigerians to prioritise genotype testing, public awareness
The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja at the launch of ‘Sickle Cell Anaemia: The Audacity of Hope’, a...
Digital tools alone cannot fix Nigeria’s health system — Experts
They made the call on Tuesday at the Insights Learning Forum (ILF) 2026, eHealth Africa’s flagship digital health conference held...
Nigerian govt unveils blueprint for secure, interoperable digital health system
He explained that these principles would guide the development of health information exchanges, disease registries, and targeted data centres, while...
FG deploys digital tracking, identifies 217,000 unvaccinated children
Mr Aina stated that the government is also implementing digital financial systems to enhance transparency and accountability in the management...
DR Congo records 3,200 Ebola cases, 1,405 deaths as outbreak worsens
The report, which covers data up to Saturday, showed that 571 patients have recovered, while 773 others remain in isolation...
Present at birth, absent by policy: Inside Nigeria’s parental leave challenge
As Nigeria grapples with one of the world's highest risks of maternal and newborn deaths, fathers often find themselves forced...
WHO seeks youth input to shape Africa’s health strategy through 2035
The call was made on Monday at the Youth Consultative Forum on the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and...
10,000 Nigerians benefit from 2026 diaspora health initiative — Official
Among the achievements highlighted by the minister were the training of over 1,000 frontline health workers on the Safer Births...
PT Health Watch: Tissue paper is safe for intimate hygiene, but these common habits may trigger infections- Expert
He explained that while wet wipes are generally safe if they are mild and fragrance-free, products containing perfumes, alcohol or...
Lassa fever death toll hits 224 as fatality rate rises despite fewer new infections
Ondo State recorded the highest burden, contributing 30 per cent of confirmed cases, followed by Bauchi with 25 per cent,...
Six in 10 Nigerian children experience some form of abuse – UNICEF
Ms McCauley said the figures represent children whose safety, identity, education, health and future opportunities remain at risk, stressing that...
Cholera outbreak in Borno overwhelms health facilities as suspected cases exceed 35,000
The organisation attributed the surge to overcrowded informal settlements, limited access to safe drinking water, poor sanitation and inadequate waste...
Nearly 2.7 billion people cannot have healthy diet – WHO
Mr Ghebreyesus said the burden is unevenly shared, with Africa disproportionately affected, as about two-thirds of the continent’s population remains...
WHO urges Africa to expand access to hepatitis care
WHO Regional Director for Africa, Mohamed Janabi, said viral hepatitis remains a major public health challenge across the region, even...
Half of approved diagnostics for Africa’s priority epidemic diseases unavailable at primary healthcare level – Report
Report found that 50 per cent of approved diagnostics for Mpox, dengue, cholera, bacterial meningitis, malaria and Ebola depend on...
PT Health Watch: Why high cholesterol is easy to miss but dangerous to ignore
To better understand the hidden dangers of high cholesterol, PT HEALTH WATCH spoke with Happiness Akinde, a medical doctor, on...
FG to commission 11 pharmaceutical manufacturing projects in 2026 to boost local drug production
Mr Muktar said the projects, which are already underway, reflect growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector and are expected...
FG launches $1.07 billion programmes to strengthen PHCs, education, governance
The programmes include the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity Governance (HOPE GOV) programme, backed by $500 million, and...
Uganda begins 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status after discharging last patient
Uganda’s Ministry of Health reported that the country recorded 20 confirmed Ebola cases during the outbreak, including five locally acquired...
45% of dementia cases could be prevented – WHO
According to the WHO, more than 57 million people worldwide are living with dementia, while nearly 10 million new cases...
WHO, UNICEF warn funding gap could reverse immunisation gains in poorer countries
The warning is contained in the latest WHO and UNICEF Estimates of National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC), analysed by Gavi, the...
Nigeria launches food procurement guidelines to tackle unhealthy diets, improve nutrition
Mr Salako noted that unhealthy diets contribute to about 7.2 million deaths globally every year.
Lassa Fever: Death toll hits 221 as fatality rate rises above 2025 level – NCDC
The agency disclosed this in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 26, released on Friday
How poverty affects childhood development in Nigerian capital
From unfinished homes to shop compartments, this report explores how unequal living conditions influence early childhood development and deepen inequalities...
