Health

NCDC Reassures Nigerians on New COVID-19 Variant The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reassured Nigerians about the recent emergence of the XEC COVID-19 variant. While the variant has been detected in several countries, including Australia, the NCDC has confirmed that it has not been detected in Nigeria since January 2024. The […] More

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to ending AIDS by 2030 and ensuring no child is left behind in the fight against the disease. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day event in Abuja, Dr. Iziaq Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, emphasized the importance of scaling up […] More

The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigeria loses over $1.1 billion annually in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to malaria. This was revealed by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, in a statement issued by the ministry’s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, on Tuesday in […] More

Ogun State Battles Rising Malaria Prevalence Nigeria’s Minister of Health, Ali Pate, has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of malaria in Ogun State. The state’s malaria rate rose from 22% in 2018 to 25% in 2021, while the national rate decreased. To address this issue, the Ogun State government, in partnership with the Federal […] More

UNICEF Partners with Borno State to Eradicate Open Defecation UNICEF has pledged to collaborate with the Borno State Government to eliminate open defecation and improve sanitation conditions in the state. According to Mamita Bora, UNICEF’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Manager, about half of Borno’s population lacks access to basic toilet facilities, putting them at risk […] More

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has revealed that 762 people across the country died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) and Lassa fever between 2023 and 2024. Dr. Jide Idris, the agency’s Director General, shared the update in Abuja, detailing the scale and impact of these outbreaks. According to Dr. Idris, 361 meningitis-related […] More

The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) has raised alarms over the growing economic challenges facing private hospitals in Nigeria, which are leading to closures and a disturbing rise in self-medication practices among Nigerians. The result? An increase in organ failures, overcrowded morgues, and hospitals struggling to stay afloat. In an interview with DAILY […] More

Warning: Unregistered Foula Condoms Found in Nigeria The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns Nigerians about the illegal sale of “Foula Condoms.” These condoms are unregistered and lack proper labeling, raising concerns about their safety and effectiveness. Why are unregistered condoms a problem? What to do: How to Report: Additional […] More

Alert: Nivea Deodorant Recall in Nigeria The Nigerian health agency (NAFDAC) is warning people about a specific Nivea deodorant. The Black & White Invisible Roll-on (50ml) labeled for “48-hour protection in African climates” is being recalled due to safety concerns.   What’s the problem? This deodorant contains a chemical called BMHCA, which is not allowed […] More

Health Minister’s Foundation Provides Free Medical Care to Indigent Nigerians In response to the ongoing economic hardship affecting many Nigerians, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, has launched a three-day medical outreach through his Chigari Foundation. The initiative aims to provide essential healthcare services to approximately 3,000 indigent individuals in […] More

Partial Compliance with JOHESU Strike in Abuja Abuja, Nigeria: Health workers in public hospitals in Abuja, under the aegis of the Joint Health Sector Unions and Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (JOHESU), have partially complied with a seven-day warning strike that began on Friday, October 25, 2024. JOHESU, which comprises several unions representing various healthcare workers, […] More

Ekiti State Records Significant Improvement in Health Indices Ado Ekiti, Nigeria – Ekiti State has made significant strides in improving its health indices, according to the recently released Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS). Key improvements include a 50% reduction in neonatal, infant, and under-five mortality rates over the past five years. Additionally, there has […] More