Tag: malaria

While he highlighted the challenges, he also acknowledged the progress Africa has made in reducing child deaths.

The proposed agency is expected to centralise and coordinate malaria responses in the country.

The decision marks a major acceleration in the foundation’s work and sets a new date of 2045 to sunset its ...

With over N1 billion committed to the programme, the organisers said N400 million will go to student prizes, while N600 ...

Nigeria, Kebbi and Yobe stand out in Nigeria for their high malaria prevalence, each facing unique challenges in their fight ...

She further called on the authorities to invest more in research and local production of antimalarial medications to strengthen the ...

“We at the Gates Foundation are proud to support these efforts, partnering with governments and local institutions to strengthen health ...

He noted that the HPV vaccine is available free of charge in PHC facilities across the country, like every other ...

Nnenna Ogbulafor, a medical doctor and national coordinator of the Malaria Elimination Programme, stated that malaria continued to be a ...

“If we can eliminate mosquitoes, we can eliminate malaria."

He, however, raised concerns over the risks posed by recent cuts to US funding for global health initiatives

Early reports from TB-affected countries indicate that funding constraints are already dismantling essential health services.

An official said since the outbreak of Lassa fever was declared on 30 December 2024, the state had recorded 83 ...

Mr Pate highlighted that the decline was expected even before the United States government publicly announced cuts to funding for ...

The Senate said the funds will support health interventions and address challenges previously financed by US government foreign aid before ...

Mr Pate, a professor described it as a renewed commitment to integrating and coordinating health programmes and resources to combat ...

Nigeria's fight against HIV/AIDS has been significantly aided by international donors, particularly PEPFAR

It said each year, approximately 500,000 people die from malaria, with most of the fatalities occurring among children.

In this report, PREMIUM TIMES provides a comprehensive look at key events that shaped the health sector last year.

About 95 per cent of these deaths were concentrated in Africa

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

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

Mr Pate said this initiative underscores the present administration’s commitment to sustainable health security and the well-being of Nigerians.

The NiMet's Director General, Charles Anosike, emphasised that climate change poses significant health threats.