The Federal Government has set a deadline of December 2025 to decriminalize attempted suicide in Nigeria. This significant move is aimed at shifting the focus from punishment to a more compassionate and health-centered approach. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, announced that a government white paper has been finalized, and…
In a dramatic escalation of their longstanding grievances, resident doctors in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have embarked on a seven-day warning strike. The industrial action, which commenced recently, is a culmination of years of frustration and disillusionment with the systemic challenges plaguing the FCT health sector. At the heart of the dispute are issues…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has issued a stark warning about the dire state of child malnutrition in Nigeria. According to the organization, 420,000 children could die in 2025 if urgent action is not taken to address the issue. This alarming figure is part of the 3.5 million children currently battling severe acute malnutrition…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to partner with them in combating Drug Abuse among Athletes. The NDLEA Commander in Ogun State, Tijani Rabe, made this appeal during a working visit by SWAN’s Executive Members to the NDLEA office in Abeokuta. The visit was…
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…
