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WHO, UNICEF Warn Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Facilities A new WHO/UNICEF report warns that billions of patients worldwide still face unsafe care in facilities without water, sanitation, electricity, and waste management.

Koko Maxwella September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – A recent report jointly published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF has...

EU, UK Regulators Reaffirm Safety of Paracetamol in Pregnancy Amid Trump Autism Claims European and UK health agencies reaffirm paracetamol safety during pregnancy despite autism claims

Mirian Gom September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The European Union and British health regulators have reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol use...

FG Pledges Full Health Insurance Coverage for Armed Forces Nigerian Armed Forces personnel to benefit from full health insurance coverage under NHIA

Korede Abdullah September 24, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has pledged to integrate members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, their...

Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Polio Eradication at UNGA NPHCDA chief, Dr Muyi Aina, reaffirms the country’s commitment to polio eradication at UNGA 2025.

Korede Abdullah September 23, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria has reaffirmed its determination to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunisation as global...

NBMA Warns Nigerians on Ebola, Other Biosecurity Threats NBMA cautions Nigerians to stay alert against Ebola and other biosecurity threats.

Koko Maxwella September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) has urged Nigerians to remain on high alert...

Taraba Adopts Unified Health Budget to Tackle Persistent Funding Gaps Taraba officials and stakeholders adopt a unified budgeting system to strengthen health financing.

Juliet Jacob September 23, 2025

JALINGO, Nigeria – The Society for Family Health (SFH) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery...

1 in 7 Nigerian Children Risk Death Before Age Five – Gates Bill Gates warns that 1 in 7 Nigerian children risk dying before age five amid shrinking global health aid.

Chukwu Obinna September 23, 2025

ABUJA, Nigeria – One in every seven children born in northern Nigeria today will not live to...

Pharmacists Urge Recognition as Frontline Providers on World Day Pharmacists in Nigeria mark World Pharmacists Day calling for recognition as frontline providers