CAN Calls for Unified Church Action on Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on churches nationwide to lead by example in tackling mental health challenges through…
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WHO Urges Stronger Mental Health Systems in Crises
ABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria marked World Mental Health Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) called for stronger integration of mental health and…
Ogun Battles Mental Health Surge, Treats 10,000 Patients in Six Months
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government raises fresh concern over a surge in mental health cases, revealing that more than 10,000 residents received…
Nigeria Unveils 5-Year Plan to Strengthen Nursing, Empower Women
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has launched a new five-year strategic plan to strengthen its nursing and midwifery workforce, empower women, and elevate the country’s…
Ogun Implements Safe Abortion Guidelines to Reduce Maternal Deaths
OGUN, Nigeria – The Ogun State Government pledges full enforcement of Safe Termination of Pregnancy (SToP) guidelines to reduce maternal deaths and uphold women’s…
Only 11 African Nations Integrate Mental Health in Disaster Plans – WHO
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised alarm over Africa’s poor integration of mental health services into disaster preparedness and response,…
Expert Urges Govt to Expand HIFU Access for Fibroid Treatment
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nordica Fertility Centre Chief Medical Director, Dr Abayomi Ajayi has urged government support to expand access to High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU),…
Pharmacists Launch ‘Rx Emblem Month’ to Promote Public Trust
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has declared October 11 as “Pharmacy Rx Emblem Month” to promote trust in…
4,000 Young Women Contract HIV Weekly – AHF Warns
LOKOJA, Nigeria – The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has raised concern over the alarming HIV infection rate among adolescent girls and young women,…
2025 World Sight Day: WHO Warns Only 26% of Africans Access Cataract Surgery
ABUJA, Nigeria — The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on African governments to prioritise investment in national eye health as new data show…