Over 1.9m Children Living with Obesity Globally – UNICEF
ABUJA, Nigeria- Childhood obesity has now overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition among school-aged children and adolescents, UNICEF warns in a…
Over 1.9m Children Living with Obesity Globally – UNICEF
Africa Urged to Decriminalise Suicide, Invest in Mental Health
ABUJA, Nigeria- On World Suicide Prevention Day, African governments have been urged to decriminalise suicide, strengthen prevention strategies, and prioritise mental health care as…
“Match Words with Action” – Expert Urges ECOWAS to Tackle Lassa Fever
ABUJA, Nigeria- Renowned virologist Prof. Oyewale Tomori has urged West African governments to take urgent action to defeat Lassa fever, a viral haemorrhagic disease…
Nigeria Signs Compact to Improve Power in Health Facilities
ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government and stakeholders have signed a compact to boost power supply in Nigerian health institutions by at least 50 per…
Nigeria’s Pharmacy Council Adopts Computer-Based Exams for Technicians
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria (PCN) has introduced computer-based testing for the Pharmacy Technicians’ National Pre-Certification Examination (NPCE), marking another step…
Just In: Nigerian Resident Doctors Issue Fresh 24-Hour Strike Ultimatum to Government
ABUJA, Nigeria- The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has given the Federal Government a fresh 24-hour ultimatum to meet its outstanding demands or…
Tinubu to Address UN General Assembly’s 80th Session in New York
ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu will address world leaders at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) during its high-level…
Nigeria to Arraign Two Ansaru Terrorist Leaders in Abuja Court Today
ABUJA, Nigeria- The federal government will today arraign two senior commanders of the Ansaru terrorist group, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, at the Federal High Court…
African Health Leaders Urge Stronger Epidemic Surveillance Systems
ABUJA, Nigeria – African health leaders are urging urgent investment in national epidemic surveillance and research systems to strengthen preparedness for Lassa fever and…
Nigeria Moves to Decriminalise Attempted Suicide by December 2025
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria is set to decriminalise attempted suicide by December 2025, replacing punitive laws with a health-centred approach, the government confirms. Coordinating…