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97% of PHCs in 16 states fail national staffing standards - Report

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- A new assessment of 1,480 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 16 Nigerian states has found that 97 per cent failed to meet the national minimum staffing requirement, raising ... Read More


Nigerian senator receives Health Champion 2026 award, calls for stronger health financing

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Ipalibo Banigo, has called for increased investment in Nigeria's health sector, saying the country remains below its commitments to... Read More


Tax reforms, economic growth critical to Nigeria's health financing - Official

Nigeria, Sept. 15 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has identified tax reforms and economic growth as critical to expanding domestic resources for financing hea... Read More


PT Health Watch: How laboratory tests can help detect colorectal cancer early - Expert

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- Colorectal cancer, which affects the colon and rectum, is one of the most common cancers globally, yet it can remain unnoticed for a long time because some people have no symptoms... Read More


Hot tea, coffee linked to higher risk of oesophageal cancer - Study

Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- People who regularly drink very hot tea or coffee may face a significantly higher risk of developing oesophageal cancer, a study has found. The researchers found that people who ... Read More


23 million children vaccinated against polio, other diseases in six months - Report

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- A new report by eHealth Africa has revealed that more than 23 million children were reached and vaccinated against polio and other vaccine-preventable diseases across more than 20... Read More


FCT intensifies diphtheria response, targets unvaccinated children in Karshi

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has intensified surveillance, vaccination, and community engagement in Karshi following the confirmation of diphtheria cases th... Read More


Lassa fever: NCDC identifies preparedness gaps, unveils readiness plan ahead of peak season

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has identified delays in seeking care, healthcare worker infections and gaps in the functionality of health facilities... Read More


Experts urge African leaders to bridge gap between policies, real-life outcomes

Nigeria, Sept. 10 -- Experts and development leaders have called on African governments to bridge the gap between policies and their implementation, particularly to ensure that interventions in health... Read More


FG seeks action on harmful gender norms to improve adolescent health

Nigeria, Sept. 9 -- The federal government has called for stronger action to transform harmful gender norms that contribute to early pregnancy, violence, exclusion and poor health outcomes among adole... Read More