Health

“This vaccination will target females aged 15 to 49 years, and I urge eligible women to take advantage of the...

Mr Aituma said there is no known single cause of the condition, but several factors can increase a woman's risk.

African leaders at the event called for stronger domestic financing, multisectoral action and deeper collaboration to protect gains made in...

Nigeria has urged the international community to make pandemic preparedness financing more accessible to low- and middle-income countries and ensure...

Countries also called for the completion of negotiations on an annex to the WHO Pandemic Agreement that would establish a...

He said eight health zones had entered the sustained controlled phase, while six others were in the controlled phase after...

Mr Boum said the outbreak involved Bundibugyo virus, a less commonly detected Ebola species, unlike the Zaire strain, which has...

PREMIUM TIMES’ 2024 investigation into Lagos’ oldest hospital revealed that the rehabilitation of the House Officers’ Residence was being handled...

The WHO has released new guidelines aimed at expanding contraceptive choices, including longer use of some existing methods, mifepristone for...

During the inspection, officials found plastic bottles set aside for disposal because they were considered unsuitable for use.

The development comes as GLP-1 medicines become increasingly available in Nigeria, where a recent PREMIUM TIMES investigation found that the...

The NCDC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, particularly for symptoms consistent with Ebola, and to seek medical attention promptly where...

PPH, or excessive bleeding after childbirth, is one of the leading causes of maternal deaths worldwide, including in Kaduna and...

The initiative will use AI, mobile technology and improved connectivity to support pregnant women, health workers and primary healthcare facilities

Nigeria has recorded 259 Lassa fever deaths from 1,086 confirmed cases in 2026, with the case-fatality rate at 23.9 per...

PREMIUM TIMES traced the claim to a video posted by Nigerian skit maker and social media influencer Akewusola Oladipupo, popularly...

The procedure was a telesurgery-assisted, robot-assisted right radical nephrectomy performed to remove a kidney affected by a cancerous tumour.

The initiative, tagged Project Clean Sweep 2026, was organised by Fidson in partnership with the African Cleanup Initiative (ACI) as...

NAFDAC said investigation and risk-control measures are still ongoing in the affected communities in collaboration with relevant public health authorities.

NCDs include conditions such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and chronic respiratory diseases.

He said the interventions were aimed at improving access to quality healthcare and creating safer environments for patients seeking medical...

A closed clinic in a Benue IDP camp has left pregnant women and children facing serious barriers to healthcare.

Madagascar recorded 785 cases, the highest during the period, followed by Angola with 184, Kenya with 94, the Democratic Republic...

The PHC Operational Capability Report, produced by Orodata Science and Civic Tech, assessed facilities across 277 local government areas in...

Ms Banigo made the call on Monday in Abuja after she was recognised as the Health Champion 2026 at the...