The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has expressed concern over a rise in deaths from Lassa fever this year, even though the number of confirmed cases is lower than in 2024. According to the agency’s latest situation report covering Epidemiological Week 37, a total of 166 people lost their lives to the disease between January and mid-September 2025. This translates to a case fatality rate of 18.5…

iNigeria’s drive to tackle climate change and improve public health has gained momentum with a new partnership between IHS Nigeria and the Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to deliver clean energy solutions and community environmental projects in Abuja.

The Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA) has intensified its campaign against maternal mortality, describing preventable deaths during childbirth as an urgent national challenge that must be addressed. The Association drove its health advocacy through the “Healthy Wife, Wealthy Lives” initiative, which held a sensitization programme at the Apapa Area Command. The event focused on educating members on Maternal Health, Child Development, and Family Planning. READ ALSO: Tinubu unveils renovated Wole Soyinka…

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has cautioned that misinformation and stigma continue to undermine Mpox response efforts across the continent, even as communities show overwhelming readiness to embrace vaccination. In its interim analysis released on Wednesday, the continental health agency revealed that while demand for vaccines has already outstripped supply in countries such as Nigeria and Kenya, discriminatory attitudes and cultural misconceptions are slowing progress…

Lagos pharmacists have stressed that their profession remains Nigeria’s most underutilised healthcare resource despite being the most accessible point of care for millions of citizens. Marking the 2025 World Pharmacists Day in Lagos with the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacist,” community and hospital pharmacists emphasised that their unique role in safeguarding medicine quality and guiding patients on proper drug use places them at the centre of public health. At the…

A new report has raised alarm over the state of Nigeria’s health sector, revealing that most of the country’s medical facilities are in disrepair and unable to meet public needs.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised fresh concerns over critical global health challenges, highlighting gaps in the management of hypertension, autism research, contraception access, and rabies prevention. A new WHO report reveals that 1.4 billion people are living with hypertension, yet only one in five have the condition under control. The agency warns that uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading driver of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease,…

NAFDAC urged healthcare providers and distributors to review the updated list and ensure strict compliance to protect public health.

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles as part of efforts to reduce the rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the country. Mr Ahmad Tijjani, NOA Director in Jigawa, made the call in a statement on Monday in Dutse, to mark the 2025 World Heart Day. Observed annually on 29 September, World Heart Day raises awareness about cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading…

The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) has called on the Lagos State Government to lift the suspension of its guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy, stressing that the policy is vital to protecting survivors of rape and incest. WARDC’s founding director, Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, made the appeal on Monday in Abuja while speaking on the dangers posed by unsafe abortion practices, says News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). She said…

Nigeria’s battle against malaria has received a fresh boost, as the Global Fund confirmed an additional $500 million allocation for 2024-2026, complementing the $2 billion it has already channelled into the country’s malaria response. According to the delegation from Cameroon, which represented the Fund at the Big Push Against Malaria Summit in Abuja, the resources will be directed towards expanding vector control initiatives, preventive treatment for children, and deploying digital…

A major study has found that drinking any amount of alcohol may increase the likelihood of developing dementia, challenging the idea that moderate consumption is harmless or even beneficial.