The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast warning of heavy rains, thunderstorms, and potential flooding across the country from Monday to Wednesday. The advisory, released in Abuja on Sunday, covers northern, central, and southern states, with authorities urging residents to brace for possible disruptions to daily life, transport, and agriculture. In…
The Society for Family Health (SFH) and the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) have reaffirmed their commitment to eradicating malaria in Nigeria, with fresh plans to expand interventions into underserved regions. In a statement released and obtained by Africa Health Report (AHR), on Sunday, SFH disclosed that its management team, led by Managing Director Dr Omokhudu…
In a robust effort to address Nigeria’s alarming maternal and neonatal death rates, Nasarawa State has joined forces with the Federal Ministry of Health’s SWAP Coordination Office to launch the Maternal Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiatives (MAMII) workshop in Lafia. The initiative, announced in a statement by the Society for Family Health (SFH) on Saturday,…
Medical World Nigeria has issued fresh guidance aimed at reducing the growing burden of hypertension, one of the country’s most pressing health challenges. In advice published on its website on Sunday, the organisation set out a series of practical measures Nigerians can take to lower their risk of developing high blood pressure. These include quitting…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised alarm over a surge in cholera cases in Zamfara State, disclosing that more than 1,500 infections were recorded between mid-June and early August. In a statement, MSF said the outbreak has been most severe in areas where insecurity, displacement, and poor access to…
Nigeria’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that the country will host a National Health Financing Policy Dialogue from 1 to 4 September 2025. The announcement, made on Sunday by the NHIA, said the landmark event will bring together policymakers, development partners, health financing specialists, civil society, private sector representatives, the media, academia and…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Branch of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with key agencies, has conducted a large-scale flood simulation exercise in Agboyi 1 Community, Lagos, under the Italian Government-funded Flood Resilience Project. The exercise featured early warning broadcasts, evacuation drills, boat-led rescue operations, triage, first aid response, and temporary…
The Federal Government is calling for the elimination of cultural practices that undermine human dignity, while preserving traditions that align with modern values and driving tourism through technology. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, represented by the Director of Foreign Service Reforms and Innovation, Bolaji Akinremi delivered the message on Saturday at the China–Nigeria Culture…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal (KLT) of the Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue collection of N89.2bn between January and June 2025, marking a 63 per cent increase compared to the N54.8bn collected in the same period of 2024. Customs Area Controller of KLT, Eghosa Edelduok in a statement on Saturday…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A Nigerian American scientist and global innovator in molecular imaging, Dr. Samuel Achilefu has transformed cancer surgery with the invention of cancer-visualization goggles. Using near-infrared fluorescence, the device allows surgeons to see malignant cells glowing in real time, ensuring more precise removal of tumours and reducing the likelihood of follow-up…
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