In a recent survey, the North-East region of Nigeria recorded the highest fertility rate, averaging 6.1 children per woman, closely followed by the North-West at 5.9. The 2023–24 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS), released Wednesday in Abuja, highlights a decline in the national fertility rate from 6.3 children in 2008 to 4.8 now. The…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Dr. Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has initiated a three-day medical outreach aimed at supporting 3,000 underprivileged residents in Bauchi State through his Chigari Foundation. The outreach began over the weekend and is set to provide a range of essential healthcare services. During the launch, Dr….
In a bid to safeguard public health, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has flagged an unregistered brand of condoms, known as Foula, as a potential hazard after finding the product being sold illegally in Nigeria. The condoms, with labels in a non-English language, were discovered in the states of…
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, has announced the upcoming launch of the country’s first-ever state of health report. Speaking at a conference in Abuja on Thursday, the minister said this report aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the nation’s healthcare system and chart a course for future improvements….
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, revealing that tuberculosis (TB) has likely reclaimed its position as the world’s leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19. This disturbing trend is largely attributed to the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2023, the 30 high TB…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano As the Project 10 Million Campaign commenced across the country, people of Kano state have been urged to come out for screening for hypertension and diabetes. The call was made by the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf on Monday while leading the symbolic commencement of the exercise at…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Federal Government has taken a significant step towards achieving a self-sustaining healthcare system by partnering with pharmaceutical giant, GSK, to enhance local drug production in Nigeria. This collaboration is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Presidential Initiative to unlock the Healthcare Value Chain (PVAC). According to Minister of Health and Social…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Kaduna State Government has initiated a comprehensive free medical screening programme aimed at detecting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in 500,000 residents. The initiative, dubbed “Project 10 Million – Know Your Number, Control Your Number,” was officially launched by Governor Uba Sani. The governor emphasized the pressing need to address the rising…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The organizers of the Lagos Women Run 2024 have announced that over 10,000 women have registered to participate in this year’s event, slated for November 9th. Convener Tayo Popoola revealed that 7,895 women have registered online, with an additional 5,000 offline registrations. The Lagos Women Run aims to promote sustainable development,…
The World Health Organisation, (WHO) report has revealed that approximately 8.2 million people were newly diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in 2023, marking the highest number recorded since global TB monitoring began in 1995. This figure is up from 7.5 million in 2022, solidifying TB’s position as the leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19. The Global…
