Category: Health
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FG COMMITS TO DISABILITY INCLUSION WITH LAUNCH OF NATIONAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Nigeria takes a bold step to ensure accessibility and equal participation for Persons With Disabilities. Presidential aide Mohammed Isa unveiled the National Certificates of Compliance under the Disability Act 2018, requiring contractors to meet disability standards before contract approval. The initiative aims to enforce building accessibility, promote accountability, and foster an inclusive society, with calls…
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AFRICA CDC, PARTNERS HOST WORKSHOP TO BOOST VACCINE TECH TRANSFER IN AFRICA
Paving the way for Africa to produce 60% of its vaccines by 2040 through technology and collaboration. The Africa CDC, with Team Europe, AVMI, and Ghana’s NVI, is running a workshop in Accra to finalize guidelines for vaccine tech transfer and strengthen local manufacturing. Despite hosting 17% of the world’s population, Africa produces under 1%…
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WHO REJECTS CLAIMS LINKING PARACETAMOL OR VACCINES TO AUTISM
WHO warns misinformation on vaccines threatens global health gains. The WHO responded to President Trump’s autism remarks, saying evidence linking paracetamol in pregnancy to autism is inconsistent and vaccines do not cause autism. WHO highlights vaccines’ proven record in saving over 150 million lives, urging caution against misinformation that risks reversing decades of progress and…
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GATES FOUNDATION PLEDGES $912M TO GLOBAL FUND TO FIGHT AIDS, TB, AND MALARIA
A bold investment to save millions of lives and fight deadly diseases by 2045. The Gates Foundation commits $912 million over three years to the Global Fund, boosting its total support to $4.9 billion since 2002. Bill Gates highlights the Fund’s impact in saving 70 million lives and urges global leaders to increase health investments…
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HEALTH EXPERTS HIGHLIGHT IVF IMPORTANCE, ADVISE ON BEHAVIOR FOR SUCCESS
IVF offers hope for infertile couples, but prevention and early care remain key. Experts from UCH Ibadan explain IVF as fertilizing egg and sperm outside the body to help couples conceive. They stress regular health checks, avoiding risky sexual behavior, and seeking early fertility treatment. While IVF is a last resort and costly, it remains…
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NBMA WARNS NIGERIANS ON EBOLA AND BIOSECURITY THREATS
Vigilance and hygiene are key to protecting Nigeria from deadly infectious diseases. NBMA Director-General Dr. Agnes Asagbra warns of Ebola’s high fatality risk amid recent biosecurity threats including Lassa fever and avian influenza. She urges Nigerians to report symptoms quickly, practice hand hygiene, avoid contact with wild animals, and rely on verified info. Community leaders…
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NHIA LAUNCHES NEONATAL CARE PROGRAMME IN KANO TO REDUCE MATERNAL AND NEWBORN DEATHS
Expanding lifesaving care from pregnancy to newborn survival with innovative pilot in Kano. The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) unveiled the neonatal component of its Comprehensive Emergency Obstetrics and Neonatal Care (CEmONC) at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital. Building on maternal care success, this pilot targets birth asphyxia, sepsis, jaundice, and emergencies, with four hospitals involved.…
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CRISPR GENE EDITING BREAKTHROUGH BRINGS NEW HOPE FOR HIV CURE
Cutting-edge technology targets and removes hidden HIV virus, paving way for potential cure. Scientists have used CRISPR to edit out HIV’s DNA from immune cells, tackling latent viral reservoirs that current treatments can’t reach. Early lab and human trials show promise in transforming HIV from a chronic condition to a curable disease, offering new hope…
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RESIDENT DOCTORS IN ABUJA BEGIN INDEFINITE STRIKE OVER UNMET DEMANDS
Doctors demand overdue salaries and hospital upgrades amid FCT health system neglect. Resident doctors in Abuja, led by ARD-FCTA President Dr. George Ebong, started an indefinite strike after the FCT government failed to address long-standing financial and operational issues. Key demands include unpaid salaries, recruitment commitments, hospital renovations, and hazard allowance arrears. The strike highlights…
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NIGERIA’S ECONOMIC CRISIS FUELS MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND SUICIDE RISK
Rising poverty, unemployment, and inflation push many Nigerians to the brink, urging urgent mental health and legal reforms. Nigeria’s worsening economy is deeply impacting mental health, with rising suicide and depression rates. Experts say economic hardship, poverty, and poor living conditions drive frustration and despair, especially among youth. They call for decriminalizing suicide attempts, improving…
