The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the acquisition and upgrade of the Epe General Hospital, transitioning it to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in a move to enhance healthcare services in Lagos State. This change, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Thursday by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Minister of…
Despite a ban on single-use plastics (SUPs) and Styrofoam, Lagos generates over 13,000 tonnes of waste daily, a significant portion of which consists of these materials. At a recent workshop aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tokunbo Wahab, represented by Special Adviser Engr. Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, emphasised the urgent…
From the bustling streets of Abuja, the nation’s capital city to the 36 states that make up the country-Nigeria, the struggle for basic sanitation and safe drinking water reveals a deepening crisis of environmental and public health management, often bungled by agencies of governments. Sadly, the majority of the populace has been neglected, forcing communities…
The United Nations’ Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has released $5 million to assist flood relief efforts in Nigeria’s most affected states: Borno, Bauchi, and Sokoto. The announcement, made on Wednesday night in a statement made available to journalists, addresses urgent needs amid escalating impacts from flooding during the peak rainy season. According to Nigeria’s…
A recent American Cancer Society study found that 30% of breast cancer cases can be attributed to modifiable risk factors such as excess weight, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption. The report, published Tuesday, revealed that breast cancer rates rose by 1% annually from 2012 to 2021, with significant increases observed in women under 50 and…
The latest Health Preparedness Index (HPI) reveals a stark divide in Nigeria’s healthcare landscape, with northern states struggling significantly despite foreign interventions. According to a report from SBM Intelligence, sighted by Africa Health Report on Tuesday, Zamfara, Gombe, Sokoto, Kebbi, and Yobe ranked at the bottom with scores between 11.83 and 13.04 points. The report…
The Nigerian police have opened teargas to disperse protesters participating in the #Fearless In October demonstration against bad governance on Tuesday in Abuja. The protesters who converged on the Utako market area of Abuja were reportedly dispersed with teargas by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The protesters were said to have gathered in the…
In Jigawa State, Nigeria, with its population of about 7.5 million, the fight against child mortality is centered on securing basic rights to life, health, and protection. For many families in Jigawa, these rights are not only hard to achieve but also seem like distant luxuries. This struggle is worsened by poor healthcare facilities, lack…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) for the SPECS 2030 initiative, with a goal to increase access to glasses by 40% globally. A statement made public by the organisation on Monday stated that this initiative is a response to the pressing need for refractive error care, as…
Ahead of the 64th Independence Day celebrations, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced a strategic deployment of personnel and equipment throughout Abuja. “Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all residents,” stated SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer in a statement on Monday. The deployment will…
