Lagos to Begin Measles-Rubella Vaccination Rollout January 2026
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination across the state on January 20, 2026, reinforcing…
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Gates Foundation Urges Parents to Vaccinate Children Against Measles-Rubella
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Nigeria has urged parents to vaccinate their children against Measles and Rubella, calling the Measles-Rubella…
Blink Often to Protect Eyes from Screen Damage – Expert Warns Nigerians
ABUJA, Nigeria – A consultant community ophthalmologist, Dr. Bolarinwa Tota of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), has urged Nigerians to blink more…
WHO Appoints Ursu as New Representative to Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organisation (WHO) has appointed Dr. Pavel Ursu as its new Country Representative to Nigeria, following the formal presentation…
NCDC Launches Language Hackathon to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has launched an innovative programme to bridge language gaps in the fight…
WACCPS Strengthens Clinical Physiology Training to Boost Health Standards
ABUJA, Nigeria – The West African College of Clinical Physiology Sciences (WACCPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing physiology through postgraduate training and regional…
Nigeria Gains as Gavi Vaccines Save 1.7m Lives Globally
LAGOS, Nigeria – Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, says its immunisation programmes saved 1.7 million lives worldwide in 2024, with Nigeria emerging as one of…
NAFDAC Bans 101 Pharmaceutical Products Over Safety, Licensing Issues
ABUJA, Nigeria – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has withdrawn, suspended, or cancelled 101 pharmaceutical products, effective immediately.…
Nigeria Investigates Deadly Flesh-Eating Outbreak Suspected as Buruli Ulcer
ADAMAWA, Nigeria – Federal authorities have begun investigations into a deadly flesh-eating outbreak in Malabu, Adamawa State, which has killed seven people and infected…
Lassa Fever Kills 162 Nigerians in 2025, Fatality Soars – NCDC
ABUJA, Nigeria – Lassa fever has killed 162 Nigerians in 2025, with the fatality rate soaring to 18.6%, according to the Nigeria Centre for…