Federal Government has launched the 1,000 Days of Life Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at improving maternal and child nutrition by promoting optimal breastfeeding and healthy feeding practices during the critical period from conception to a child’s second birthday. The campaign was unveiled on Monday...
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A renowned traditional medicine practitioner in Maiduguri, Borno State, Garba Maidawa, has called for greater recognition and acceptance of traditional medicine, arguing that herbal healers have continued to play a vital role in treating various ailments despite what he described as widespread misconceptions about the practice. Maidawa, popularly known...
Federal Government has secured a five-year support package estimated at US$500 million from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, in a major boost to Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen routine immunisation, vaccine delivery and primary healthcare. The package was announced during a meeting between the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,...
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno has been honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Health Insurance Development Award 2026 in recognition of his administration’s commitment to expanding access to affordable healthcare and strengthening health insurance coverage across the state. The award comes as the Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance...
By VICTOR CHIAHEMEN, Abuja The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a three-day regional workshop in Abuja to strengthen Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) systems across West Africa, reinforcing the region’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies amid growing health, environmental and socio-economic threats....
Benue State Government has assured residents that there is no confirmed case of Monkey Pox (Mpox) in the state, urging the public to remain calm despite reports circulating on social media about a suspected outbreak in Konshisha Local Government Area. The clarification followed claims of a possible Mpox infection...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Saturday donated ₦10 million to the Catholic Maternity Hospital in Moniaya, Ogoja Local Government Area of Cross River State, while calling for increased support for mission hospitals and other faith-based healthcare institutions across Nigeria. Obi disclosed the donation in a...
..Says health crises do not wait To better address public health emergencies, West Africa must immediately strengthen its prevention and response mechanisms through more robust and resilient health systems. The Executive Director of the ECOWAS Regional Centre for Surveillance and Disease Control (RCSDC), Dr. Mamadou Diarrassouba, made this call...
Choosing a dentist in Lagos is rarely as simple as picking the nearest option. Between HMO restrictions, traffic across the Mainland and Island, and the sheer number of clinics now advertising “world-class” care, patients are often left comparing marketing copy rather than substance.Over the past decade, Lagos has also...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday disclosed that he held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Patrick Egloff, on strengthening cooperation in key sectors critical to Nigeria’s development. Obi made this known in a post shared on his official X handle, where he...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in resettled communities across the state. Governor Zulum made the pledge while inspecting drugs, medical equipment, and consumables donated to...
By TOM CHIAHEMEN – The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has launched a renewed regional initiative to strengthen health knowledge management and promote seamless information sharing across ECOWAS Member States, marking a significant step towards building stronger, evidence-based health systems in West Africa. As part of the initiative, WAHO...
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has insisted that Education and healthcare remain the bedrock upon which every prosperous nation is built. Releasing his Part 2 of the Roadmap to a New Nigeria on Thursday, Obi wrote on his handle that “Education and Healthcare...
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reassured Nigerians that there is currently no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country, while urging citizens to remain vigilant and rely only on verified information from official sources. The Minister gave the assurance on Thursday in...
Nigeria is making significant progress in strengthening its nutrition information and logistics systems as part of efforts to improve evidence-based planning, coordination and accountability in the nutrition sector, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has said. The ministry, through its Nutrition Department, made the disclosure during the...
Kaduna State Government has said its ongoing distribution of essential medicines, safe delivery kits and medical equipment to Primary Health Care (PHC) centres is aimed at significantly improving maternal and child health outcomes across the state. The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Sadiq Mamman Lagos, stated...
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled what he described as a comprehensive vision for rebuilding Nigeria, with a strong focus on education, healthcare, human capital development and industrialisation. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, July 1, Obi said his...
Borno State Government has released a video highlighting key achievements recorded in the health sector under Governor Babagana Umara Zulum over the past seven years. The video showcases projects and reforms implemented during the governor’s administration, with a particular focus on the third year of his second term. It...
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to support the renovation of Mother of Christ Specialist Hospital in Enugu State following a recent fire outbreak that damaged parts of the health facility. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle after...