Category: Health
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SOUTH-EAST TO DELIVER UNIFIED VOTES FOR TINUBU IN 2027, SAYS MINISTER ONYEJEOCHA
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, confidently predicts that all five South-East states will vote en bloc for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Speaking during her ongoing free medical outreach in Abia, she attributed the expected support to Tinubu’s sweeping reforms, stressing the need for continuity beyond four years. Onyejeocha emphasized that…
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FREE STI TESTING TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT NEW WELLNESS HUB IN ABUJA
Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to health! Abuja’s newest FCT Wellness Centre, launched by AHF Nigeria, is now open for free STI testing and treatment — making sexual health accessible and stigma-free. On Thursday, August 21, Abuja witnessed a game-changing moment in public health as the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria inaugurated the FCT…
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DNA TESTING IN NIGERIA RISES TO 13.1% IN 2025, REVEALS FAMILY TRUST ISSUES
Smart DNA Nigeria’s 2025 Annual Report shows a 13.1% surge in DNA testing, driven largely by immigration-related tests amid Nigeria’s emigration boom. Despite progress, paternity uncertainty remains high, with one in four tests excluding the presumed father—a slight improvement from 27% in 2024 but still alarming. Firstborn children, especially sons, show higher rates of paternity…
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AIRCRAFT TOILET WASTE COULD SIGNAL GLOBAL SPREAD OF SUPERBUGS, STUDY FINDS
Australian-led research reveals that wastewater from international flights can detect antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs before they spread widely. Analyzing sewage from 44 flights arriving in Australia, scientists found high-priority pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, especially on flights from Asia. The study, led by CSIRO, highlights aircraft wastewater as a non-invasive, cost-effective early warning tool for tracking…
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Screening for a Healthier Tomorrow: Abuja’s Waru Primary School Hosts STI Check-Up Blitz
When it comes to community health, Abuja’s Waru Primary School just raised the bar—because knowing your status is the first step to staying strong and safe. In a vibrant collaboration, the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) teamed up with the FCT Wellness Centre to offer free Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) screening for community members at Waru…
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PROF. IDIA IZE-IYAMU MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE CMD OF UBTH
Prof. Idia Ize-Iyamu took office as the first female Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), and its first dentist CMD in 52 years. She pledged leadership rooted in compassion, innovation, and excellence, unveiling “UBTH CARES” — focusing on Care, Advancement, Revitalization, Employee welfare, and Sustainability. Ize-Iyamu emphasized patient dignity, staff…
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Power Voices Take on TB: Community Joins Forces for Early Detection in Akwa Ibom
In a spirited push against tuberculosis (TB), the Community Advocacy Club, known as Power Voices, teamed up with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation to spark awareness and action in Ibesikpo, Akwa Ibom. The campaign focused on boosting community knowledge, promoting early diagnosis, and ramping up local responses to the stubborn disease.…
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Nigeria’s Women Leaders Turn the Tide on Menstrual Health with New Policy Validation
Menstrual health is finally getting the star treatment it deserves in Nigeria — and it’s all hands on deck in Abuja! In a vibrant gathering in Abuja, key players in Nigeria’s women affairs and health sectors came together to validate the country’s National Policy on menstrual health and hygiene management. The event, hosted by the…
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FG ADOPTS FIRST NATIONAL POLICY ON MENSTRUAL HEALTH TO EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS
The Federal Government, in collaboration with partners, has validated Nigeria’s first-ever National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) to tackle barriers faced by millions of women and girls nationwide. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, highlighted that menstruation should never restrict education, health, or dignity. The policy aims to break stigma, improve…
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KADUNA BEGINS DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH INSURANCE CARDS TO VULNERABLE GROUPS
Kaduna State has started issuing health insurance ID cards to 15,916 vulnerable people, including pregnant women and children under five, under its Health Insurance Scheme. Deputy Governor Dr. Hadiza Balarabe emphasised that health is a fundamental right and this initiative bridges the gap from vulnerability to security—providing access to quality care and easing the heavy…
