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Uganda declares Ebola outbreak over after 42 days without a new case

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have announced the end of Uganda's Ebola outbreak after the country compl... Read More


Federal govt launches alcohol policy, targets harmful use, illicit trade

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- The federal government has launched a five-year national alcohol policy aimed at reducing alcohol related harm while promoting responsible industry practices and protecting governm... Read More


Over 30% of solar systems in PHCs fail within three years - Health Minister

Nigeria, Aug. 28 -- More than 30 per cent of solar systems installed in Nigerian Primary Health Centres (PHCs) become non-functional within three years of commissioning, the Minister of State for Heal... Read More


Nigeria Health Watch launches tracker to hold 2027 candidates accountable for health promises

Nigeria, Aug. 26 -- Nigeria Health Watch has launched a tool to track and assess healthcare promises made by political parties and candidates ahead of Nigeria's 2027 general elections, as it pushes fo... Read More


FCTA trains health workers in basic life support, plans Code Blue teams in hospitals

Nigeria, Aug. 23 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced Basic Life Support (BLS) training for health workers in seven public hospitals, as part of efforts to strengthen e... Read More


PT Health Watch: Sex during pregnancy is usually safe, but some risks remain - Expert

Nigeria, Aug. 22 -- Pregnancy often comes with questions about what women can and cannot safely do, particularly when it comes to sexual activity. For some couples, pregnancy may create fears that se... Read More


FG inaugurates committees for 67th National Council on Health, demands result-oriented recommendations

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated sub-committees ahead of the 67th Regular National Council on Health (NCH), urging members to ensure that their rec... Read More


Ebola: DRC gets 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as Bundibugyo outbreak worsens

Nigeria, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has received an initial allocation of 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to support the response to the ongoing Bundibugyo virus di... Read More


Energy Transition: Nigeria must turn policies into bankable projects - official

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- The Presidency has urged Nigeria to turn its energy transition policies and climate commitments into bankable projects capable of attracting the investment needed to transform the ... Read More


HMO Controversy: What Nigerians, hospitals need to know about health insurance

Nigeria, Aug. 20 -- A viral social media post about the use of Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) has sparked controversy among Nigerians and healthcare professionals over health insurance. The ... Read More