As the world marks World TB Day, health experts caution that tuberculosis (TB) remains the deadliest infectious disease globally, claiming 1.25 million lives in 2023 alone. Despite significant strides in controlling TB, experts warn that without sustained funding and strong political commitment, efforts to combat the disease could stall particularly in the face of rising…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns over potential funding cuts threatening Nigeria’s progress in tuberculosis (TB) eradication, warning that disruptions could have fatal consequences for thousands of affected individuals. Speaking at the 2025 World TB Day commemoration in Sauka community, Abuja, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, Dr. Hanan Balkhy, emphasized the…
Lagos, Nigeria’s economic hub and one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities, is grappling with a severe environmental crisis. Poor air quality, inadequate waste management, and failing sanitation systems have resulted in widespread pollution. Residents frequently complain of the city’s unpleasant smell, blocked drainage systems, and deteriorating hygiene standards. This report, by Juliet Jacob analyses these…
A new data from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and national population estimates reveal alarming disparities, with some states having only one doctor for tens of thousands of residents. Jigawa State has the highest doctor-to-patient ratio at 1:27,480, making it the most affected, followed by Zamfara (1:20,533), Kebbi (1:18,967), and Bauchi (1:17,581)….
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over an imminent deaths of vulnerable children in Nigeria and Ethiopia, disclosing that shortage of lifesaving therapeutic food supplies for severely malnourished children has hit both nations. UNICEF warned that without immediate intervention thousands of vulnerable children in both nations could face severe health consequences or…
To address the shortage of healthcare workers in Nigeria, the Federal Government has formed a strategic alliance with four private institutions aimed at improving training capabilities. This initiative, facilitated through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Hospital, Abuja, aims to bolster the country’s medical workforce amid an ongoing exodus of health professionals. The…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed a fatal motor accident that occurred on Wednesday at around 6:58 PM near Nyanya Bridge. A distress call received by the Karu Division reported that a Dangote trailer, heavily loaded with cement and traveling from AYA toward Nyanya Bridge, lost control and crashed into stationary vehicles…
Public health specialists and advocates for HIV prevention are expressing worries about a possible decision by the Trump administration to abolish the CDC’s Division on HIV Prevention, an essential organization tasked with monitoring and combating the virus’s spread. According to a source familiar with the discussions, the proposal is still in its early, preliminary stages….
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle MON, has issued a stern warning against any attempts to attack government facilities in Rivers State, stating that security forces will respond decisively to any such threats. His remarks come in the wake of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vehemently opposed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, condemning it as an unconstitutional overreach that endangers Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement released by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the opposition party accused the President of undermining the people’s mandate by suspending…
