Niger farm chemical misuse warning issued as IFAD VCDP cautions farmers on unsafe chemical use and roadside food drying risks affecting public health
Nigeria’s First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has urged global support for science and stronger health systems to build a healthier world on World Health Day 2026
NiMet warns Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, and other states of high meningitis risk; urges vaccination, hygiene, and early medical attention
Kenya begins lenacapavir rollout, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, offering over 99% protection and hope for high-risk populations
WHO warns up to 40% of cancer cases are preventable through lifestyle, vaccination, and environmental measures
Boluwatife Ojewande warns that everyday stress, poor housing, and unstable income could trigger a slow-building public health crisis
The Nigeria EU beans export ban is costing the country an estimated \$363 million annually, according to the Alliance for Action Against Pesticide in Nigeria (AAPN)
The Lagos State government penalized 580 nightclubs and restaurants in 2024 for breaching indoor smoking regulations, as part of an aggressive drive to promote public health...
Edo State Health Insurance Commission organized a medical outreach in Benin City, benefiting over 100 residents with free check-ups and enrollment into the state health insurance...
The Rotary Club of Omole Golden donates a modern four-toilet facility worth over N4m to the Iju Ogundimu Market in Lagos, addressing a long-standing sanitation issue.
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has cautioned Nigerians to avoid excessive salt consumption, refuting Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's claims discouraging adherence to medical advice...
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital calls for greater public awareness of asthma symptoms and improved access to inhaled treatments, emphasizing affordability and local production.
The Coordinating Minister of Health, Prof Ali Pate, launched six key policy documents aimed at ensuring safe childbirth for all Nigerian women, regardless of their background,...
The NCDC has confirmed 674 Lassa fever cases and 127 deaths across 18 states in Nigeria from January to April 6, 2025.