“I Had No Choice,”: Fears, Secrecy and Nigeria’s Deadly Abortion Crisis
ABUJA, Nigeria – In the quiet desperation of student hostels and the dim backrooms of unregistered clinics, a silent crisis continues to unfold —…
Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities
ABUJA, Nigeria – Reliable electricity is transforming primary healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, as solar-powered systems improve maternal care, immunisation and emergency response…
Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria
KEFFI, Nigeria – Women health workers are leading Nigeria’s frontline response to disease outbreaks, improving early detection, vaccination coverage and community trust in health…
MIGA Hits $100bn Milestone with Major Renewable Energy Deal
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency surpasses $100 billion in total guarantees, marking a major milestone with a new renewable energy agreement…
FAO, WHO, WOAH Launch Global Taskforce to Boost One Health Workforce
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World Health Organization and World Organisation for Animal Health launch a joint…
FG Warns of Flooding Risk Across 10 States After Heavy Rain Forecast
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government warns that at least 10 states face potential flooding following forecasts of heavy rainfall between April 8 and…
WHO Roadmap Targets Pandemics, Boosts Global Research Readiness Worldwide
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization unveils new global research and development roadmaps to strengthen preparedness for future pandemics, prioritising faster development of…
WHO Urges Global Unity, Trust in Science on World Health Day
GENEVA, Switzerland – The World Health Organization calls for renewed global unity and trust in science as it marks World Health Day 2026, warning…
Four Die in Lagos-Ibadan Crash After Speeding Tyre Burst
OGUN, Nigeria – Four people are killed and eight injured after a commercial bus crash on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway following a tyre burst linked…
Africa CDC Appoints Osinbajo as Strategic Advisor to Director-General
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention appoints Yemi Osinbajo as Senior Strategic Advisor to its Director-General, strengthening leadership…