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Lassa Fever Kills 191 as Outbreak Spreads Across 23 States Healthcare workers attending to Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Healthcare workers attending to Lassa fever patients in Nigeria

Lassa Fever Kills 191 as Outbreak Spreads Across 23 States

Korede Abdullah May 21, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Nigeria’s worsening Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 191 lives in 2026 as infections spread...

Nigeria Records 30 Polio Cases Despite Eradication Victory Health workers administering oral polio vaccine to children in Lagos.

Health workers administering oral polio vaccine to children in Lagos.

Nigeria Records 30 Polio Cases Despite Eradication Victory

Korede Abdullah May 13, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 30 circulating variant poliovirus infections in 2026, six years after the World...

WHO Issues New Diet Guidelines to Combat Anaemia in Nigeria WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

WHO scientist examines mosquito samples amid chikungunya outbreak

WHO Issues New Diet Guidelines to Combat Anaemia in Nigeria

Otamere Gladness April 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization has released new dietary guidelines aimed at reducing anaemia in...

WHO Mobilises Diplomats to Advance Nigeria’s Health Coverage WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO and Bayer representatives reaffirming global health partnership on neglected diseases

WHO Mobilises Diplomats to Advance Nigeria’s Health Coverage

Oluwatobi Adu April 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization (WHO) has convened diplomats and international partners in Abuja to...

Nigeria Expands Community Healthcare Access on World Health Day Nigeria expands healthcare access on World Health Day 2026

Nigeria expands healthcare access on World Health Day 2026

Nigeria Expands Community Healthcare Access on World Health Day

Oluwatobi Adu April 16, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria has intensified efforts to deliver healthcare services directly to underserved communities, as part...

Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities A young Nigerian solar technician installing rooftop panels under bright sunlight in Abuja. Image Description

A young Nigerian solar technician installing rooftop panels under bright sunlight in Abuja. Image Description

Solar Power Boosts Healthcare Delivery in Rivers, Akwa Ibom Communities

Oluwatobi Adu April 11, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – Reliable electricity is transforming primary healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, as solar-powered systems...

Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria Female health workers conducting vaccination outreach in Nigerian community

Female health workers conducting vaccination outreach in Nigerian community

Women Drive Disease Detection, Boost Vaccination Response Across Nigeria

Oluwatobi Adu April 11, 2026

KEFFI, Nigeria – Women health workers are leading Nigeria’s frontline response to disease outbreaks, improving early detection,...

WHO Urges Nigeria to Invest More in Health Science Innovation WHO representative urging Nigeria to invest in health science and innovation

WHO representative urging Nigeria to invest in health science and innovation

WHO Urges Nigeria to Invest More in Health Science Innovation

Mirian Gom April 8, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The World Health Organization, (WHO) calls on Nigeria to strengthen investment in science, research,...

FG Targets 3m Nigerians in Nationwide Dental Campaign Nigerian Dental Association calls for oral health policy reform”

Nigerian Dental Association calls for oral health policy reform”

FG Targets 3m Nigerians in Nationwide Dental Campaign

Edino Chubiyo Cornelius March 19, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government is launching a nationwide oral health campaign aimed at reaching three...