West African countries have renewed their commitment to malaria elimination, with calls for stronger regional cooperation,…
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UNICEF calls on female journalists to strengthen child protection coverage in media reporting
In Zaria, Kaduna State, a United Nations agency has called on female journalists in Nigeria to…
Enugu State reaffirms commitment to malaria eradication — Commissioner
The Enugu State Government says it is strengthening its response to malaria through a range of…
Nigeria Grapples with Shortage of Public Health Physicians — APHPN President
Nigeria is grappling with a significant shortage of public health physicians, a challenge experts say is…
Kano Moves to Expand Immunisation Coverage, Strengthen Health Services
Health authorities in Kano State have rolled out a series of activities to commemorate the 2026…
Akwa Ibom Government Intensifies COVID-19 Monitoring and Surveillance Measures
The Akwa Ibom State Government has stepped up disease monitoring activities following reports of a fresh…
Kaduna government gives 100 wheelchairs to children with disabilities
Children with mobility challenges in Kaduna State are beginning to receive specially designed wheelchairs as part…
Expert warns malaria may increase risk of miscarriage, urges caution for pregnant women
A medical parasitologist has warned that untreated malaria continues to be a major cause of miscarriage…
Group Urges Urgent, System-Wide Action to Accelerate Nigeria’s Malaria Elimination Efforts
A health advocacy group has urged Nigeria to move beyond gradual improvements and adopt faster, system-wide…
Expert Raises Alarm Over Antibiotic Misuse and Drug-Resistant TB Cases
Awka, April 13, 2026 — A Paediatrics professor, Nnamdi Onyire, has warned that the improper use…