Zamfara First Lady Flags Off Immunisation Campaign
Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal, Zamfara's First Lady, launches a major advocacy campaign for routine immunisation, urging mothers to protect their children from preventable diseases.
Category : Health
Polaris Bank: Free Prostate Screening for 250 Men
Polaris Bank partners with Men's Health Clinic to offer free prostate cancer screening for 250 men aged 40+ from Nov 24. Early detection saves lives!
NARD rejects govt claims, strike continues indefinitely
Nigerian resident doctors continue nationwide strike, refuting Labour Ministry's progress claims. NARD says no demands met, no payments received. Strike persists until minimum conditions are fulfilled.
Brain Health Crisis Costs Africa $54B Yearly - Experts Warn
Brain Health Initiative Nigeria urges National Assembly to integrate brain health into national policies as Africa faces $54 billion annual losses from brain disorders and productivity decline.
Expert Calls for Hepatitis B Vaccination at Birth in Nigeria
Public health expert Dr. Cindy Iheanetu urges Nigeria to implement mandatory hepatitis B vaccination at birth and data-driven health policies to reduce maternal mortality and disease spread.
Young Man Commits Suicide in Ebonyi Over Strange Voices
Joshua Kosoro, 24, tragically ended his life in Ebonyi after complaining of persistent strange voices. Police confirm investigation ongoing. Read full details.
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa
Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.
Lagos Fitness Event Ends with Million-Naira Prizes
The VerveLife 8.0 grand finale in Lagos featured intense workouts, masterclasses, and celebrity performances. Winners received ₦1 million and a new car. Join the fitness movement!
Digital Health Revolution Faces Infrastructure Hurdles
Limited infrastructure, unreliable power and digital illiteracy slow Nigeria's digital health transformation. Legislative action needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage goals.
Toxic Groundwater Threat in Kogi, Lagos, Kebbi
Federal Government warns of dangerous chemical and microbial contamination in groundwater across Kogi, Lagos, and Kebbi states. Health risks include neurological damage and kidney failure. Urgent action required.
Daily Pill Aids 10% Weight Loss in New Study
A new daily weight loss pill from Eli Lilly shows promise in helping people lose significant body weight without injections. Learn about this potential game-changer for obesity treatment in Nigeria.
NARD: Strike continues until minimum demands are met
Nigerian resident doctors reject government claims of progress, vowing to continue nationwide strike until all 19 core demands are fully addressed. Health crisis deepens.
WHO Vaccinates 10,000 Gaza Children Amid Ceasefire
WHO, UNICEF, and UNRWA launch a major vaccination campaign for over 40,000 children in Gaza. Over 10,000 already immunized as the fragile ceasefire holds. Read more.
Terminally ill woman, 25, chooses assisted dying
Annaliese Holland, 25, ends lifelong suffering from rare autoimmune disease through voluntary assisted dying. Her courageous story highlights end-of-life choices.
$800,000 Oxygen Investment in Cross River Health
Federal Government and NACA unveil $800,000 oxygen infrastructure in Cross River health facilities, enhancing emergency care services across the state. Discover how this investment transforms healthcare delivery.
Lagos Commends HEI for Emergency Care Strengthening
Lagos State celebrates Health Emergency Initiative's decade of strengthening emergency care, training 149,000 first responders and supporting 50,000 patients across 16 states.
Workers Reject FG's Health Insurance Salary Cuts
Federal workers protest unexplained NHIS deductions from October 2025 salaries. NLC demands refund, calls government action 'wage theft'. Read full details.
Lagos trains health workers on SGBV forensic care
Lagos State Ministry of Health has trained senior doctors and health workers on forensic evidence collection and timely clinical management for SGBV survivors to strengthen justice delivery and survivor-centred care.
Male infertility rises in Nigeria, experts warn
Fertility experts reveal alarming rise in male infertility in Nigeria, with 30% sperm count decline over decade. Dr. Abayomi Ajayi urges lifestyle changes to combat this growing health crisis.
PFN Calls for End to Foreign Medical Trips
Bishop Francis Oke urges Nigerian government to invest in healthcare infrastructure to prevent youth deaths and stop leaders' medical tourism. Join the movement for better health.
Lagos unveils hybrid health financing model for residents
Lagos State introduces hybrid health financing model with LPHP partnership. Goal: 70% insurance coverage in 5 years, 40% reduction in catastrophic health spending. Access affordable healthcare now!
Free Medical Services Coming to Port Harcourt
KICC's Christ Compassion Foundation brings free medical services, surgeries, and relief materials to Port Harcourt from November 24-29, 2025. Join the transformative outreach.
Health Coalition Warns of Nigeria's Dwindling Health Sector
The Health Sector Reform Coalition raises alarm over Nigeria's underfunded health system, warning of disrupted immunisation and maternal care. Urgent action is needed to stop the 'Japa' syndrome.
Health Workers Strike: No End Until CONHESS Review
Nigerian health workers vow to continue indefinite strike until Federal Government reviews CONHESS salary structure. Unions demand equal treatment with doctors.
Flooding Endangers Maternal Healthcare in Lagos
Project HER reveals how flooding isolates Lagos communities, cripples maternal healthcare, and exposes thousands of women and children to disease. Urgent government action is needed.
Woman Celebrates Baby Boy After Losing Three Babies
Nigerian lawyer Princess Jeremiah shares emotional testimony of welcoming baby boy Judah after three pregnancy losses. Read her inspiring story of faith and perseverance.
Zamfara launches child nutrition, protection plans
Zamfara State, with UNICEF, launches a 5-year child nutrition strategy and alternative childcare guidelines to protect vulnerable children and combat gender-based violence.
Ultra-Processed Foods Pose Major Health Threat
Researchers warn that rising consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to serious illnesses. Learn the risks and the call for taxes and marketing restrictions.
Genetic Project Targets Malaria Mosquito Breeding in Nigeria
Diaspora Solution Group Nigeria launches groundbreaking research using CRISPR technology to reduce female Anopheles mosquito breeding. Join the fight against malaria on December 20, 2025.
NDDC Free Medical Outreach in Ondo
NDDC launches a week-long free medical outreach in Akure, offering surgeries, dental & eye care. Part of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve healthcare access.
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