Africa Faces Dangerous Blood Supply Gap as WHO Warns Millions Remain at Risk
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm over persistent blood shortages across Africa, warning that inadequate supplies and unequal…
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maternal health
The Silent Killer Among Us: How Hepatitis Is Spreading Unnoticed Across Nigeria
IBADAN, Nigeria – Millions of Nigerians may be living with hepatitis without knowing it. As stigma, poor awareness and weak health systems fuel transmission,…
Kano Health Journalists Unite for Stronger Advocacy
KANO, Nigeria – Health journalists in Kano State have launched a unified network aimed at strengthening public health reporting and amplifying advocacy on critical…
Nigeria Unveils Bold Plan to Tackle 30,000 Midwife Shortage
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria launches an ambitious national strategy to close a 30,000-midwife gap, targeting high maternal and infant deaths across the country. The…
Sokoto Deploys 1,500 Health Workers to Rural Areas to Tackle Care Gap
SOKOTO, Nigeria – Sokoto State has deployed more than 1,500 nurses and midwives to underserved communities in a major push to close healthcare access…
UNICEF, Canada Donate 45 Motorcycles to Boost Healthcare Access in Bauchi
BAUCHI, Nigeria – The Bauchi State Government has received 45 motorcycles from Global Affairs Canada through UNICEF to strengthen healthcare delivery in hard-to-reach communities.…
WHO Issues New Diet Guidelines to Combat Anaemia in Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has released new dietary guidelines aimed at reducing anaemia in Nigeria, urging citizens to adopt nutrient-rich food…
Kaduna Cracks Down on Nutrition Supply Diversion Statewide
KADUNA, Nigeria – The Kaduna State Government inaugurates a 17-member task force to curb the diversion of life-saving nutrition commodities, following mounting complaints that…
Kano Mother Dies After Delivering Quintuplets Amid Complications
KANO, Nigeria – A Kano-based mother, Hafsatu Yusuf, dies hours after delivering quintuplets at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, highlighting persistent maternal health risks in…
Northern Nigeria’s Silent Crisis: Teenage Pregnancy Derails Futures, Deepens Poverty
KANO, NIGERIA – Beneath the hum of daily life in Northern Nigeria, a quiet crisis is unfolding—one that is steadily reshaping the futures of…