Cross River to Offer Free Hydrocele Surgeries for 100 Patients
CROSS RIVER, Nigeria – The Cross River State Government, in partnership with Helen Keller International, has announced plans to provide free hydrocelectomy surgeries for…
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Neglected Tropical Diseases
UN Recognises Neglected Tropical Diseases as Rights Issue
GENEVA – The neglected tropical diseases human rights agenda has received a major global boost after the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a…
FCT Targets Millions of Children in Major Anti-Parasite Campaign
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory Administration has intensified preparations for the 2026 Schistosomiasis Mass Administration of Medicines campaign, seeking stronger stakeholder collaboration…
African Leaders Push Cross-Border Pact to Eliminate Malaria, NTDS
ABUJA, Nigeria – African countries and global health partners intensify efforts to eliminate malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) through a new cross-border cooperation…
Dying In Silence: The Hidden Disease Stealing Health, Futures of Nigerian Women
ABUJA, Nigeria – Schistosomiasis, a neglected tropical disease silently damaging their health, fertility, and dignity. Many remain undiagnosed, untreated, and unaware of the infection…
Nigeria’s Snakebite Crisis: Time for Urgent Government Action
Nigeria cannot continue to lose lives to preventable snakebites. Every year, nearly 43,000 Nigerians are bitten by snakes, with approximately 1,900 fatalities—a number that…
WHO Urges Action Against Stigma, Mental Health Burden of NTDs
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) calls for renewed global action to address stigma, discrimination and untreated mental health conditions affecting people…
Nigeria Partners Develop Local Solutions Against River Blindness, Sleeping Sickness
ABUJA, Nigeria – Two Nigerian research agencies partner to develop locally sourced solutions to combat River Blindness and Sleeping Sickness, diseases that continue to…
WHO, Bayer Extend $25m Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) and Bayer AG have renewed their global partnership to eliminate three neglected tropical diseases — Chagas…