UNFPA Urges Nigeria to Address Health Worker Push Factors
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says Nigeria health worker migration should not be viewed as the country’s biggest challenge, insisting…
WHO Backs African Health Training Reforms
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting nine African countries, including Nigeria, to fast-track competency-based health training reforms aimed at producing…
Africa CDC Backs Climate Financing for Health Security
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Africa CDC says increased climate financing is essential to strengthening Africa’s health security after the Green Climate Fund approved reforms…
Africa CDC Seeks Stronger Biosecurity Measures
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Bundibugyo virus outbreak has prompted the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and its partners to…
WHO Urges Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia
GENEVA, Switzerland – Nearly half of all dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through healthier lifestyles and better management of chronic diseases, according…
WHO, UNICEF Warn of Global Measles Outbreaks
GENEVA, Switzerland – The global measles outbreaks crisis is worsening as the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn…
NiMet, Yakubu Gowon University Launch Climate Team
ABUJA, Nigeria – The NiMet Smart Climate Project has entered a new phase after the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Yakubu Gowon University established…
Edo Expands Vaccination to Reach Zero-Dose Children
BENIN CITY, Nigeria – The Edo zero-dose children campaign has recorded significant progress after the Edo State Government and its health partners vaccinated thousands…
Plateau Attack Kills Eight as Troops Hunt Gunmen
RIYOM, Nigeria – A Plateau attack leaves eight people dead and one injured after gunmen raid Kum community in Riyom Local Government Area, prompting…
Nigeria, UAE Deepen Economic Partnership
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria UAE partnership is set to expand after both countries agree to strengthen cooperation across agriculture, energy, banking, artificial intelligence,…