Health
Nigeria has only 40 rheumatologists for 200 million people — Experts
Cameroon has 11 for 20 million people.
SPECIAL REPORT: Govt dithers as Abuja community residents suffer from quarry activities
Quarry activities have disrupted the health, peace and beauty of the once serene community.
Why extending support for immunisation in Nigeria was difficult decision – GAVI
The global coalition has decided to extend its support in Nigeria until 2028.
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Cholera outbreak in Yobe, and why you should engage in physical exercise
Aisha Buhari to speak on global fight against tuberculosis
Mrs Buhari is expected as a global TB ambassado.
Nigerian launches campaign to curb HIV infection among young people
The National Adolescents and Young People (AYP) HIV Prevention Campaign has officially kick-started in four states: Benue, FCT, Kaduna and Lagos.
Over 3 million people die from harmful use of alcohol yearly – WHO
The organisation says the harmful use of alcohol caused more than 5 per cent of the global disease burden.
Nigerian govt launches new campaign to curb HIV infection among young people
The National Adolescents and Young People (AYP) HIV Prevention Campaign has officially kick-started in four states: Benue, FCT, Kaduna and Lagos.
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1.1m Nigerians living with HIV/AIDS currently receiving treatment – NACA
17,000 persons and 800 pregnant women were currently receiving treatment for HIV in Ogun.
700 Nigerian children die daily – MNCH2
The country accounted for 10 per cent annual maternal death globally based on a survey conducted in 2016.
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Flooding: How to prevent spread of infectious diseases — NCDC
The seasonal scourge has led to over 100 deaths in Nigeria this year.
1.3 billion people at risk of tuberculosis – WHO
Globally, an estimated 10 million people developed TB in 2017.
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Africa needs family planning, education to address unsustainable population growth – Report
“Africa, even though it’s only 14 per cent of the population of the world, it’s 24 per cent of the births already”
10 million cases of TB recorded in 2017 – WHO
Nigeria and seven other countries recorded two-third of the cases.
Nigeria needs N959 billion to eradicate open defecation by 2028 — UNICEF
Nigeria is among top five countries practising open defecation, says the agency.
More Nigerians have access to cell phones than toilets – UNICEF Official
The official says140 million have cell phones, while only 97 million have access to improved sanitation in Nigeria
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The Nigerian government says it is cooperating with authorities in the United Kingdom (UK) to investigate outbreak of monkeypox.
Group writes health minister, demands spending details on LUTH, other hospitals
SERAP submits an FOI request to the health minister.
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SPECIAL REPORT: Why preventable Neonatal Tetanus continues to kill newborns in Nigeria
A World Health Organisation report listed Nigeria as one of only 18 countries yet to eliminate the child killer disease.
Global Fund accuses Nigerian CSO officials of misappropriating millions donated to fight Tuberculosis
The indicted Nigerian officials said they were not adequately compensated for their work
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak highlights failure to invest in infrastructure, health system – Amnesty International
Initial cases of cholera were reported in Gweru and Harare last month and the capital is now the worst affected area.
Two monkeypox cases discovered in UK from patients travelling from Nigeria
Nigeria and UK authorities are working on a joint investigation.
Nigeria wants PHCs to handle diabetes, hypertension
About 50 percent of diabetic patients present their cases when the only option is amputation, a doctor laments
Global hunger continues to rise with Africa worst hit – UN report
Out of the 821 million people who faced shortage of food in 2017, 257 million were in Africa.
Nigerian govt unveils project to improve storage in health facilities
The warehouse in a box project promotes efficient and integrated health sector supply chain management.