The Federal Government (FG) has launched a nationwide programme to train 120 young researchers under the SINCCAR programme aimed at closing critical gaps in cancer research and advanced evidence-based solutions in Nigeria. The Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Cancer Research and Implementation (SINCCAR) project is designed to enhance the capacity of researchers and improve cancer outcomes through policy reforms, sustainable institutional resources, and collaborative networks. At the opening ceremony held in…

With a 2.9% HIV prevalence rate recorded in Taraba State, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), Dr. Temitope Ilori, has called for collaborative efforts from stakeholders, health workers, the public, and the state government. Expressing concerns over the rate, Ilori, on Tuesday, while launching the Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) and Paediatric HIV Acceleration Committee (PPAC), called for urgent action, targeting the 2030…

Nigeria is recording a positive turn in its battle against Lassa Fever, with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirming only 14 new cases and three deaths in the 13 epidemiological week of 2025. This marks a significant decline compared to previous weeks, where 41 infections were reported. The latest cases were reported from five states—Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Ebonyi, and Nasarawa. The affected individuals range in age…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has enrolled 198,810 residents into its Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in the past year, surpassing its annual target by over 100%. Among them, 10,065 vulnerable persons, including pregnant women, were registered at no cost. According to a statement by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, the free registration allows access to services under…

To prevent the outbreak of anthrax in the state and ensure food security, the Oyo State Government has embarked on a free vaccination exercise for over 88,000 livestock animals within the state. This vaccination exercise aims to improve livestock productivity and protect animals from being infected. At the opening campaign exercise in Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, the Chairman of the Steering Committee of Oyo L-PRES, Dr. Debo Akande, represented by…

To better curb the increasing rate of prostate cancer among men, Wes Streeting, the UK Health Secretary, has shown his support for a national prostate cancer screening programme, acknowledging its importance. Describing his sympathetic stance towards the argument centred around men getting screened, he noted the urgent need to offer tests due to the risk to high-risk men. Those who have a history of prostate cancer, including Black men, will…

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced that the death toll from the ongoing meningitis outbreak has risen to 151, with 1,826 suspected cases reported across 23 states. This translates to a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 8.3%. In the Cerebrospinal Meningitis Situation Report for Epidemiological week 12, the agency disclosed that the majority of suspected cases, approximately 94% are concentrated in 10 states: Kebbi (881 cases), Katsina…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two brothers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 5 kilograms of cocaine to India. The suspects, John Abugu, 43, and Kenneth Abugu, 31, were caught on Thursday, 3 April 3, with the illicit drug concealed in the walls of their suitcases. This was contained in a statement shared by Femi Babafemi, the Director, Media…

In a major step toward strengthening grassroots healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Government has launched the upgrade of 27 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state under the World Bank-supported IMPACT Project, with completion expected within the next three to four months. In a post shared on Saturday via Facebook, State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi while speaking during the official handover ceremony held at Palm Avenue PHC in…

The Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, a non- governmental organization (NGO) has called on Niger Delta communities to embrace energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources to improve environmental and socioeconomic conditions in the region. Speaking at a town hall meeting in Ibaka Town, Okrika Local Government Area recently, Kebetkache’s Project Officer, Dr. Confidence Otikor, emphasized the importance of cleaner energy alternatives. She highlighted the benefits of…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the possible multiple disease outbreak in Myanmar following the devastating earthquake which occurred in the Mandalay and Sagaing regions. The health organisation on Thursday, in a document shared with journalists, warned against the risk surge, highlighting that the incident has significantly increased trauma cases, poses mental health challenges, and has effects related to cholera and waterborne diseases. Also, it was noted…

The Rivers State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police (CP) Olugbenga Adepoju, has commenced the 2025 National Police Day celebrations with a series of community-driven initiatives aimed at fostering stronger ties between law enforcement and the public. The celebration, held in line with the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, features activities such as free medical outreach, stakeholder engagement, environmental sanitation, and religious…