Nigeria Bears 25m Schistosomiasis Cases Rural Women Worst Hit – Expert
ABUJA, Nigeria- Millions of Nigerians are believed to be living with schistosomiasis, with public health experts warning that the country remains one of the…
Pills, Panic and Silence: Inside Nigeria’s Hidden Reproductive Health Gamble
ABUJA, Nigeria – In cramped hostels, shared apartments and quiet corners of Nigeria’s cities, a silent gamble is playing out—young women, caught between stigma…
Atiku Heads to US, Warns of Deepening Nigeria Security Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar prepares for a high-level visit to the United States, aiming to spotlight Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and…
Air Force Destroys Terrorist Hub in Katsina, Kills Fighters in Strike
KATSINA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Air Force launches a precision airstrike that destroys a major terrorist logistics base in Katsina State, crippling operations of…
WHO Extends Talks on Global Pathogen Sharing Deal Ahead of Pandemic Pact
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has extended negotiations on a key pathogen-sharing framework under its proposed pandemic agreement, as countries work to…
Yobe Workers Demand Leave Grants, Full Funding as Economic Pressure Mounts
DAMATURU, Nigeria – Civil servants in Yobe State have demanded the immediate restoration of suspended leave grants and full overhead funding, warning that worsening…
WHO Opens Global Submissions for 2027 Essential Medicines List Review
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has opened submissions for the 2027 update of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines, inviting experts worldwide…
WHO Expands Global Biomanufacturing Training Network to Boost Vaccine Access
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has expanded its global biomanufacturing training network, designating regional centres across all six regions to strengthen vaccine…
Africa CDC Launches Ministerial Committee to Reform Global Health Governance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a high-level ministerial committee aimed at strengthening Africa’s influence in global…
WHO-Backed Programme Trains Health Workers on Safe Abortion Care
ABUJA, Nigeria – A global health training initiative has been launched to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers to deliver safe, rights-based abortion care.…