The United Nations on Monday said it was drastically scaling back its global humanitarian aid plans due to the “deepest funding cuts ever”. The UN’s humanitarian agency said in a statement that it was seeking $29 billion in funding compared to $44 billion requested in December, in a “hyper-prioritised” appeal. Under President Donald Trump, who…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Lagos State Government has urged residents, particularly those in flood-prone and low-lying areas, to remain alert as intense rainfall is expected to trigger flash floods across the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, raised the alarm on Sunday, citing weather forecasts that predict thunderstorms, dense cloud…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos In a major push to address the mental health crisis linked to gambling addiction, the Lagos State Government has announced the construction of a 500-bed psychiatric hospital with a 1,000-bed rehabilitation wing—the largest of its kind in West Africa. Speaking at Gamble Alert’s Responsible Gaming symposium in Lagos, Commissioner for Health,…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Government is stepping up efforts to shield its healthcare system from climate change impacts through climate-resilient infrastructure and integrated public health planning, AHR reports. At a stakeholder training on Saturday in Kano, Dr. Muawiyah Aliyu, representing the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Funtua, stressed the urgency of…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Adamawa State Government on Saturday launched a four-day oral polio vaccination campaign targeting over 1.3 million children aged 0–59 months across the 21 LGAs. The exercise, scheduled from June 14 to 17, is backed by 1,572,300 doses of the vaccine, AHR gathered. At a press briefing, Dr. James Vasumu,…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Vivygold Foundation has officially debuted in Anambra State, reinforcing efforts to protect the rights, health, and dignity of persons with albinism in Nigeria. The launch, which coincided with International Albinism Awareness Day, united stakeholders and advocates in a shared call for inclusion and empowerment. Speaking at the event, the foundation’s…
Chronic mouth inflammation—often dismissed as minor ulcers, persistent soreness, or gum irritation—can quietly fuel a surge in oral cancer cases across Nigeria if adequate measures are not taken. In this report, Korede Abdullah, Africa Health Report Southwest correspondent, exposes what triggers the silent crisis. A Hidden Danger in the Mouth It begins quietly — a…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Anambra State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHCDA), in collaboration with key partners, has convened a one-day planning and sensitization meeting to assess flood preparedness in 11 flood-prone Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The meeting, held at the ASPHCDA office in Awka on Saturday, brought together PHC Directors, Local…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Despite heavy rains on Saturday, the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Committee (LSBTC), marked World Blood Donor Day 2025 with a fitness walk, youth-focused donation drive, and grand Extravaganza at its Gbagada headquarters. Speaking at the occasion, LSBTC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya hailed voluntary donors as…
A call for all staff in Nigeria’s ministry of agriculture to pray to help the country achieve food security has caused controversy. An internal memo from the head of the ministry’s HR department urges staff to attend a solemn prayer session and fast for the next three Mondays. Some Nigerians have responded by questioning the…
