Only 300 Psychiatrists Treat 200m Nigerians – NAFDAC Warns
LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria currently has only 300 psychiatrists serving a population of more than 200 million people, the National Agency for Food and…
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Kwara Health Crisis Deepens as Only 99 Doctors Serve State
ILORIN, Nigeria – Kwara State is battling a severe medical manpower crisis, with only 99 doctors currently serving across its hospitals — far below…
Nigeria’s Fertility Rate Drops to 4.8 – Report
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s fertility rate has fallen to 4.8 births per woman, signalling progress in family planning and maternal health, according to the…
Experts Urge Nigeria to Declare Suicide National Crisis
LAGOS, Nigeria – Mental health experts have urged Nigeria to declare suicide a national crisis, calling it a preventable tragedy claiming thousands of lives…
NEMA, NACA Integrate HIV Services into Disaster Response
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) have agreed to integrate HIV…
Lagos to Begin Measles-Rubella Vaccination Rollout January 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination across the state on January 20, 2026, reinforcing…
Benue Launches Measles-Rubella Drive, Targets 2.6m Children Statewide
MAKURDI, Nigeria – The Benue State Government has launched a Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign, aiming to immunise 2.6 million children aged nine months to 14…
HIV Infections Surge: Adamawa Records 8,850 New Cases in Four Years
YOLA, Nigeria – The Adamawa State Agency for the Control of AIDS (ADSACA) has revealed that 8,850 new HIV infections were recorded between 2022…
UNICEF Seeks Stronger Partnerships to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases
OSUN, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for deeper collaboration and investment to eradicate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria.…
Kebbi Approves ₦4.05bn to Rehabilitate Seven General Hospitals
KEBBI, Nigeria – The Kebbi State Executive Council has approved ₦4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven general hospitals across the state, reaffirming its…