As the world’s attention drifts from the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, Africa finds itself grappling with a new wave of health crises that threaten to overwhelm fragile health systems. ...
A catastrophic malnutrition crisis is unfolding in northwest Nigeria, with alarming rates of child malnutrition revealed by recent screening data. The dire situation is exacerbated by persistent poverty, food shortages, ...
Nigeria has become the first country in Africa to receive mpox vaccines outside of clinical trials, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the viral disease that has affected ...
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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced the country's mpox strategy entails prioritising surveillance. Dr Jide Idris, Director-General of the centre, while addressing a press briefing said the ...
In what Muhammad Ali Pate, Nigeria's Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, described as a bold move that could redefine the future of healthcare in Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed ...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released its latest cholera situation report, revealing a sharp increase in suspected cases and fatalities as the country grapples with ...
In a major breakthrough for global health, Nigeria has become the first country to receive a groundbreaking new vaccine aimed at combating meningitis outbreaks. Delivered by UNICEF, this shipment of ...
In some resource-limited settings in Nigeria, reusable pads are being used as a sustainable solution to period poverty that can help girls stay in school and manage their menstruation with ...
There are strong indications that Dr Muhammad Pate could be Nigeria's next health minister, this follows his decision to rescind his appointment as the CEO of Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, ...
