The Lagos State Ministry of Health has concluded a four-day capacity-building workshop for health leaders and managers, with a call for action on sector reform and integration of new planning tools into health governance. The event, part of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), ended yesterday at Trident Suites in Ikeja. Organised in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the SWAp Coordination Office, the sub-national workshop…

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has commenced a crucial statewide survey to estimate children’s blood lead levels and assess environmental health. This marks a step in addressing growing concerns over heavy metal exposure among the youngest population. This initiative is being driven by the Inter-Agency Working Group (IAWG) on Lead Poisoning Elimination in Nigeria, with support from UNICEF and implementation by the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET). READ ALSO: Lagos…

NiMet has called on stakeholders to work collectively in addressing food insecurity through a coordinated, data-driven, and solution-oriented approach.

The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, has issued a stern warning to healthcare providers across Kenya, cautioning that any public or private facility found compromising the integrity of ongoing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) reforms will face immediate closure. Speaking during a high-level public engagement held at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Sports Complex in Kisumu County, CS Duale reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fast-tracking UHC reforms, highlighting the need…

The Federal Government has adopted Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) to help Nigerians make healthier food choices and reduce diet-related diseases. This was announced during the inauguration of the National Technical Working Committee on FOPL on Wednesday in Abuja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ms Daju Kachollom, was represented by Dr Okara Dogara, Senior Technical Adviser. Ms Kachollom described the…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new guidelines recommending lenacapavir (LEN) as a twice-yearly injectable option for HIV prevention, marking a major advance in the global HIV response. The announcement was made at the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda. Lenacapavir, the first long-acting PrEP requiring just two doses annually, offers a highly effective alternative for people who struggle with daily medication, stigma,…

The Federal Government has called about 150 trained health personnel to put their newly acquired knowledge into practice in a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s system. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the call was made on Monday during a four-day workshop in Damaturu, Yobe State, as part of the National Health Sector Renewal Initiative (NHSRI). The event, themed “Leadership, Health System Strengthening, and Health Planning Capacity Development,” brought…

The Kenyan Ministry of Health has announced that out of a target of 6.5 million, about 3.5 million children have been vaccinated against measles, while over 12.1 million out of a 19.2 million target have received the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV). The announcement was made in a document signed by Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale on Saturday, stating that the free vaccinations are being administered in both rural and urban…

The United Nations (UN) has issued a stark warning that the ongoing fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels, threatening to shut down vital humanitarian services for over 2.1 million people. In a joint statement released by OCHA, UNDP, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNRWA, WFP, and WHO, the agencies stressed that fuel is the lifeblood of all humanitarian efforts and basic services in Gaza. I It absence would effectively bring life-saving…

Burundi has been officially validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem.

As the world commemorates the 2025 World Population Day (WPD), the Rivers State Government has renewed its call for increased investment in healthcare and a stronger emphasis on family planning to ensure the well-being of its people and promote sustainable development. In a statement issued by the Ministry of Health on Friday via their social media page, the government underscored the significance of aligning population growth with available resources and…

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has urged the management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) to address environmental concerns observed during a recent inspection at its permanent site. The visit, conducted by the Agency’s Tertiary Institution Unit, was aimed at evaluating the University’s compliance with sanitation and waste management standards. The inspection team identified several lapses and called on the institution to take immediate steps to improve its…