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Lassa Fever Situation Report: 18 States Affected as Cases Rise to 717 in Nigeria
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 18, covering the period from April 28th to May 4th, 2025. The report reveals a continued public…
WAHO Expands Lassa Fever Coalition with New Partners to Fast-Track Vaccine Access in West Africa
In a bold move to accelerate vaccine access and strengthen epidemic preparedness across West Africa, the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has announced the expansion of the Lassa Fever Coalition, welcoming Corona Management Systems,…
Nigeria Calls for Stronger Regional Health Cooperation at ECOWAS Ministers’ Conference
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to regional health solidarity, calling for stronger collaboration, political will, and a shift toward community-led health systems across West Africa.
Speaking at the 26th Ordinary Session of the…
International Nurses Day 2025: WHO Urges Greater Investment in Africa’s Nursing Workforce
As the world marks International Nurses Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for urgent and sustained investment in the nursing profession across Africa, warning that continued shortfalls threaten the continent's health…
‘I’m a Man of Integrity, Accountability,’ Allegations of Corruption in Gashua…
A former President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has distanced himself from allegations of corruption circulating in some quarters that he misappropriated funds meant for Gashua Water supply project in Yobe State.
Senator Lawan…
FCT Doctors Call Off Strike, Commend Wike’s Swift Intervention
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has suspended its three-day warning strike, following a swift intervention by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, and his team.
A statement on X…
Health Ministry Warns Against Misinformation on Salt Consumption
...Dispels Salt Myths, Urges Nigerians to Heed Medical Advice
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has responded to a viral video in which a prominent religious leader advised against following medical guidelines on salt…
FG Orders Immediate Availability of Inhalers as World Marks Asthma Day
As the world marks World Asthma Day 2025, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring equitable access to life-saving inhaled treatments, echoing this year’s global theme:…
FG Moves to Integrate Traditional and Modern Medicine, Inaugurates Phytomedicine Committee
As part of effort to bridge traditional and modern healthcare systems, the Federal Government has inaugurated a ministerial committee dedicated to developing the phytomedicine value chain in Nigeria.
The initiative, championed by the…
FG Inaugurates Renewed Hope Health Connect Committee to Improve Rural Healthcare Access
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the management committee of the Renewed Hope Health Connect (RHHC) programme. The initiative aims to bridge the healthcare delivery gap across the country.
A statement by…