Health

Only about 33 per cent of pregnant women are on antiretroviral therapy (ART),

Non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders “have overwhelmed Africa's healthcare systems.”

Africa is the leading region globally in advancements towards the achievements of the 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets

Between 2019 and 2024, the Benue State Government allocated N14 billion (N14,368,884,721) for the acquisition, upgrading, and purchase of medical...

The NPHCDA said the initiative is part of Nigeria’s continued efforts to curb the devastating impact of malaria.

A radio station had alleged that over N300,000 quarterly funding by NiCARE for enrollees to Baruwa Primary Healthcare centre (PHC)...

NAFDAC also disclosed where the fake anti-malarial medicine was discovered.

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, accounts for about 50 per cent of NTDs burden in Africa and 25 per cent...

The psychiatry professor observed that the “japa syndrome” had greatly depleted the number of mental health practitioners in the country.

This participatory approach ensures that health interventions are relevant and effective.

As a result of drug resistance, antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines become ineffective.

NTDs are a diverse group of conditions caused by various pathogens including viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi.

In August 2024, Ndugulile was elected as the next regional director for the WHO African region

Panelists identified low financing as a major gap in healthcare services in Nigeria.

As of 2023, WHO revealed that Nigeria has more than 20 million people living with hepatitis B, C, or both.

Recently, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, linked antimicrobial resistance to more than 64,000 deaths in...

"This is not just a health crisis; it is an economic and developmental emergency,” the minister said

This collaborative effort is part of the Strengthening and Utilising Response Groups for Emergencies Initiative (SURGE).

For too long, this premier tertiary hospital established in 1957, has been, as it were, on a sick bed waiting...

From combating diseases to bolstering defence, these moments capture a partnership built on trust and shared goals.

Nigeria has an HIV prevalence of 1.4 per cent among adults aged 15 to 64 years

The association had on Monday declared a seven-day warning strike over the government's alleged failure to take significant steps in...

"Our hospitals in the rural areas are requesting registers and data entry forms and hospital cards. Sadly, the ones the...

Alex Maiangwa cites Nigeria's economic challenges as one of the reasons for hospital low attendance.

“When we have sick people in the community, we take them elsewhere. We have since lost hope in the hospital....