Health

Nigeria records 214 lassa fever deaths as fatality rises to 25%

Nigeria has recorded 214 deaths from Lassa fever in 2026, with the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) rising to 25%, according…

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Taking drug abuse conversation beyond the enforcement

“The true measure of a society is not only how it responds to crises, but how effectively it prevents them.”…

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FG targets zero ebola case, inaugurate Presidential Task Force 

…Says It is strengthening preventive measures  The federal government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status…

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Period poverty meets leadership gap as NAFA targets 1,500 girls with sports-led intervention

The Nigerian American Football Association (NAFA) is expanding its efforts to address period poverty and limited access to mentorship, through…

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Akwa Ibom launches long-acting HIV prevention drug to tackle new infection

The Akwa Ibom government has launched the Long-Acting Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, LENACAPAVIR (LEN-PrEP) drug, a new HIV injectable prevention therapy aimed…

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Nigerian physiotherapist wins Africa’s highest professional honour

A Nigerian-born physiotherapist and academic, Efe Useh, has been honoured with the prestigious World Physiotherapy Africa Region Award, one of…

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Kaduna becomes first state to domesticate national WDC guideline – NPHCDA

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has said Kaduna State has become the first state in Nigeria to…

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HFN sees new bill increasing Nigeria’s health financing options

The Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) has applauded the passage of a pro-health tax reform bill by the Nigerian Senate,…

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Britain’s surrogacy demand is fuelling a fertility boom in Nigeria

For years, British couples seeking children through surrogacy looked to established international destinations such as the United States, Ukraine, and…

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Why millions still lack access to life-saving medical tests

Artificial intelligence can now detect diseases faster. Genomic technology is making personalised treatment possible. Digital health records are improving patient…

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