As Nigeria join the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Diabetes Day, the World Health Organisation, (WHO) has issued a call to action for urgent collaboration across all sectors in Africa to address the rising prevalence of diabetes. Dr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, highlighted the urgency of tackling…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has sounded the alarm on pneumonia, highlighting its devastating impact on children under five years old. In commemoration of World Pneumonia Day, the ministry revealed in a statement on its X (formerly Twitter) that pneumonia claims over 700,000 young lives annually, accounting for…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers to bolster cancer care capabilities across the country. This collaboration involves a significant purchase agreement for advanced oncology equipment, which will be deployed to enhance treatment options and improve patient outcomes. Coordinating Minister of Health and…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat drug abuse and counterfeit products in Nigeria. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), in a statement signed by the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has reaffirmed his commitment to eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS in the state. Oyebanji made this promise on Wednesday, while hosting the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, and her team. The governor emphasized his administration’s intention to…
Nigeria’s economic hardship induced by multiplier effects of the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu is resulting in multiple health outcomes, as the citizens continue to bear the burden. In this special report, Juliet Jacob writes on the consequential outcomes Devastating Effect of Hardship on the Population Nigeria’s socioeconomic landscape has deteriorated in recent…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Residents of the Durbawa community in Kware Local Government Area, Sokoto State, are appealing to the state government for urgent intervention to restore their sole primary healthcare facility. This vital facility, which serves the community and its neighbouring villages, is in dire need of structural repairs. Concerned patients who spoke to…
The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has reported that 88 percent of the many candidates who participated in the 2024 Professional Examination were successful, marking a significant achievement in the results for the General and Post Basic Nursing Programs and reflecting advancements in the country’s healthcare training standards. In a statement issued on…
Recently, the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria cried out over acute shortage of radiographers and sonographers, sparking concerns about the implications for Nigeria’s healthcare system. In this special report, Korede Abdullah delves into the far-reaching consequences of this shortage, exploring how it affects the quality of care and patient outcomes in Nigeria’s health sector. Healthcare…
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) are working to implement Mpox vaccination strategies for 17 African countries grappling with high infection rates. This initiative comes after mounting challenges in controlling the outbreak through conventional public health measures. According to a statement from the Africa CDC,…
