Nigeria is grappling with a high prevalence of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), with two out of every three Nigerians affected by at least one of these diseases, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The alarming statistics were revealed by the National Coordinator for NTDs, Fatai Oyediran, during a high-level advocacy meeting…
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has joined the global movement to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The state government has launched a 16-day intensive awareness campaign to raise awareness and promote a culture of respect and equality. Governor Radda emphasized the state’s commitment to protecting women and girls, asserting that every woman deserves to…
Project Team Lead at HACEY, Bamidele Oyewunmi, an organization dedicated to enhancing health and education, has reiterated the group’s goal of fostering a healthier Nigeria. Oyewunmi made this known at the BTN Sales Fair, tagged “BTN Sales Yakata,” held at the National Stadium in Lagos from November 22 to 26. The fair, now in its…
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has revealed that approximately 1.6 million People Living With HIV (PLHIV) in Nigeria are currently receiving treatment. Dr. Temitope Ilori, Director-General of NACA, made this announcement at a press conference held ahead of World AIDS Day 2024. She highlighted the agency’s commitment to ending AIDS in…
The Federal Government has vowed to eliminate Malaria following a loss of $1.1bn annually to the health crisis. The Coordinating Minister for Health & Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made this declaration at the inaugural meeting of the Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria ( AMEN) held in Abuja. The minister stated that Malaria…
The economic hardship induced by the galloping and headline inflation in Nigeria have pushed majority of the impoverished population to consistently devise means of survival. One of these is seeking affordable costs of basic needs, sometimes, ignoring the health threats of such applications. Take the charcoal for instance. Many in the cities have resorted to…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The National Population Commission (NPC) has taken a significant step towards improving maternal and child health in Nigeria by launching the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study. This groundbreaking initiative aims to delve into the underlying causes of child mortality and maternal deaths, providing crucial data for targeted health…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down the warehouse of DEE-LITE IMPEX Distribution Co. Ltd in Sokoto State due to serious violations of food safety standards, as the Agency intensifies its enforcement operation. The facility situated on Coca-Cola Road near the Western Bypass was found to be distributing…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Abia State Ministry of Health has responded to the hospitalisation of some individuals who attended a free medical outreach in Abiriba, Ohafia LGA, stating that the distribution of drugs by unauthorised persons was not sanctioned by the state government. According to the Commissioner for Health, Professor Enoch Ogbonnaya Uche on…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A bill seeking to establish the Anambra State Indigenous Medicine and Traditional Practices Agency has successfully scaled second reading at the Anambra State House of Assembly. The bill, sponsored by Ikenna Ofodeme, Majority Leader of the House and member representing Ekwusigo Constituency, aims to promote traditional practices while ensuring they adhere…
