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International Women's Day: Group calls for action to address inequalities affecting women, girls

Nigeria, March 8 -- International Women's Day (IWD) has again brought renewed calls to tackle inequalities affecting women and girls, with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria urging leaders a... और पढ़ें


Former health minister appointed ambassador to Canada

Nigeria, March 7 -- President Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of 65 ambassadors-designate to Nigeria's diplomatic missions worldwide, including former Minister of Health Isaac Adewole, who has... और पढ़ें


Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week- NCDC

Nigeria, March 4 -- The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed an increase in Lassa fever infections, with 82 new confirmed cases and 20 deaths reported in one week. I... और पढ़ें


Nigeria records 543% surge in breast cancer cases as Africa tops global rise- Study

Nigeria, March 4 -- African countries are recording some of the fastest-growing breast cancer burdens globally, with Equatorial Guinea topping the list at a 312 per cent increase in new cases since 19... और पढ़ें


Court jails two over adulterated alcohol production in Lagos

Nigeria, March 3 -- A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted two men for producing and distributing adulterated alcoholic beverages, sentencing them to a combined 40 years' imprisonment. The convi... और पढ़ें


Nigeria to receive twice-yearly HIV prevention injection in March - Official

Nigeria, March 2 -- Nigeria will receive consignments of Lenacapavir, a new twice-yearly injectable drug for HIV prevention in March 2026, marking a major step in the country's efforts to curb new inf... और पढ़ें


Community-rooted health workers, smart digital tools can strengthen Nigeria's PHC system - Study

Nigeria, March 1 -- Community health workers (CHWs) remain one of the most essential yet under-supported pillars of Nigeria's primary healthcare (PHC) system, delivering maternal and child health serv... और पढ़ें


PT Health Watch: Persistent fatigue, weight changes may signal thyroid disorder - Expert

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- Thyroid disorders are a group of conditions that affect the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, a small, butterfly-shaped organ located at the front of the lower neck. Though... और पढ़ें


Lassa Fever: Benue records death of 10 health workers, five doctors affected

Nigeria, Feb. 28 -- The Benue State government has confirmed the death of 10 health workers, including five medical doctors, following a recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. The disclosure was c... और पढ़ें


Presidency backs campaign against social vices in schools

Nigeria, Feb. 27 -- The Presidency has reiterated its support for the special committee on campaign against social vices in secondary and tertiary institutions, calling its mandate critical to the mor... और पढ़ें