The Nigerian Medical Association’s 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government is set to expire on July 23, and the Association has warned that it will embark on a Nationwide strike if its demands are not met. The dispute centers around a circular issued by the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, which revised allowances for…
A groundbreaking development in the fight against malaria has been announced with the approval of the first malaria treatment specifically designed for babies and young children. The new medicine, known as Coartem Baby or Riamet Baby, is expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks, offering hope to millions of vulnerable children. Developed…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a concerning increase in Lassa fever deaths, with 145 lives lost as of Epidemiological Week 25. The case fatality rate (CFR) has risen to 18.6%, up from 17.6% reported during the same period in 2024. According to the NCDC’s latest report, 781 confirmed cases…
Nigeria is grappling with a surge in Lassa Fever cases, despite ongoing Public Health Interventions. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), the country has reported 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths, marking a case fatality rate of 19.0% as of Epidemiological Week 22 (May 26 to June 1), 2025. This…
Over one million children face the threat of severe malnutrition and preventable disease as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), overseas According to the directive issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, all overseas USAID roles will be eliminated by 30 September, transferring the agency’s entire…
Over one million children face the threat of severe malnutrition and preventable disease as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), overseas According to the directive issued by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, all overseas USAID roles will be eliminated by 30 September, transferring the agency’s entire…
The Chair of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, has said that the $100 billion spent by the foundation in the last 25 years to improve healthcare in Africa has helped to develop partnerships in Nigeria and other countries on the continent. Gates disclosed this at Goalkeepers, a live event organised by the Gates Foundation in…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm that diseases previously brought under control through vaccination could resurface, following significant cuts to global health funding. In a statement to mark the start of World Immunisation Week, WHO revealed that vaccines have saved an estimated 150 million lives over the past 50 years. However, the…
