The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, has emphasised the need for inclusive health policy design that captures the voices of youth, women, and marginalised groups across Nigeria. Mr Pate made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Stella Adadevoh (DRASA) Health Trust, where he was represented by Nse Akpan, Director of Port Health Services in the ministry, says News Agency…

Millions of men around the world experience difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, but very few talk about it. Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes referred to as impotence, affects physical confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. Yet experts say it’s often treatable and, in many cases, reversible. If you’ve noticed changes in your sexual performance or confidence, health specialists recommend starting with honest self-reflection. Here are ten key questions to help you better…

The Kwara State Government has commissioned two new state-of-the-art Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) Oxygen Plants at the General Hospital, Lafiagi, and the Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. These facilities were donated by the Global Fund as a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery and ensuring an affordable, steady supply of medical-grade oxygen across the state. The new plants are intended to serve as regional hubs for oxygen production, particularly benefiting…

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other development partners, has renewed its commitment to improving adolescent health and development through strengthened policy implementation and community engagement. This renewed effort was underscored during activities marking the 2025 International Adolescents’ Week, which featured a sensitisation walk in Ilorin to raise awareness on the physical, emotional and social needs of young people, says News Agency…

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has called on Nigerians to take greater responsibility in the fight against HIV, as Adamawa State records a steady rise in new infections despite years of donor-funded interventions. Speaking at a media engagement on the state’s HIV/AIDS response in Yola, the North-East Zonal Coordinator of NACA, John Tobias, said the recent “stop-work order” issued by the United States Government in February…

To deepen understanding of the link between chronic illness and depression, Osibogun said LUTH has launched a research initiative called Project Suffering, aimed at exploring how long-term physical ailments contribute to suicidal tendencies.

Yobe State has taken a pioneering step in Nigeria’s public health sector by launching the country’s first-ever integrated measles-rubella campaign that combines six life-saving health interventions in a single exercise. The initiative, inaugurated on Friday in Damaturu by Governor Mai Buni, marks a new chapter in Nigeria’s approach to disease prevention and maternal-child health. The campaign, set to run from October 28 to November 1, 2025, will be implemented simultaneously…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the global rise in neurological diseases, urging governments to invest urgently in brain health and strengthen neurological care systems. A new WHO report shows that fewer than one in three countries have national policies on neurological disorders, while only 18 per cent have dedicated funding. The Global Status Report on Neurology warns that essential care and services remain out…

Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has pledged to establish quality healthcare as a fundamental right for every citizen, aiming to boost life expectancy and safeguard the state’s progress in reducing child and maternal mortality rates. The governor made this commitment on Thursday in Ado Ekiti while flagging off the distribution of equipment to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and commissioning a new Pharma-Grade Warehouse at the Ekiti State University Teaching…

The Federal Government (FG), in collaboration with development partners, has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive hygiene access across Nigeria, following concerns that only 60 per cent of citizens have access to basic handwashing facilities at home.

CIA disability rights organisation, the Centre for Infrastructural and Technological Advancement for the Blind (CITAB), has urged all tiers of government to intensify efforts toward improving access to education and employment opportunities for visually impaired Nigerians. In a statement marking White Cane and Safety Day, CITAB’s Executive Chairman, Jolomi Fenemigho, emphasised that the annual event serves as a reminder of the strength and unity of the blind community. He described…

The Kwara State Government has launched a 10-day integrated vaccination campaign to protect 1.8 million children against Measles, Rubella, and Polio. The exercise, beginning on Saturday, 11 October, targets children aged 9 months to 14 years for the Measles Rubella vaccine and those aged 0 to 5 years for the oral polio vaccine. Read Also: Nearly 40 US states struggle to combat measles outbreak Organised by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare…