Tag: #NigeriaHealth
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97% OR NOTHING: ROTARY BOSS PUSHES FINAL DRIVE TO END POLIO
The world is close to wiping out polio — but Rotary International says at least 90–97% of children under five must be immunised to finish the job. The President of Rotary International, Francesco Arezzo, has called for a global immunisation rate of at least 90 to 97 percent among children under five to completely eradicate…
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OVERPOPULATION, URBAN BOOM FUELLING DISEASE SPREAD IN NIGERIA – UNILAG VC WARNS
Rapid urban growth, overcrowding, and poor sanitation are turning Nigerian cities into hotspots for infectious diseases, according to UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has warned that overcrowded living conditions and fast-growing cities are accelerating the spread of infectious diseases across Nigeria. Speaking at a distinguished lecture at the…
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MAKE CHILDHOOD CANCER TREATMENT FREE, SIX-YEAR-OLD PLEADS TO FG
6-year-old Lois Adebayo and other advocates urge the government to lift the burden on families battling childhood cancer. A brave six-year-old cancer warrior, Ms. Lois Adebayo, alongside her mother, Gloria, called on President Bola Tinubu to make childhood cancer treatment free during an advocacy outreach at Church of Christ Kado, Abuja, supported by the Akanimo…
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YOUTH AT RISK: STUDY EXPOSES GAPS IN NIGERIA’S NICOTINE LAWS
Vapes, pouches, heated tobacco—Nigeria’s youth are being targeted online! A new report by Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) reveals alarming exposure of Nigerian youths to e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products. CAPPA Executive Director Oluwafemi Akinbode warns that outdated tobacco laws leave new nicotine products largely unregulated, allowing aggressive online marketing and…
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1.5 MILLION ENUGU CHILDREN VACCINATED IN ONE WEEK — GOVT PUSHES FOR ZERO MEASLES, ZERO RUBELLA
In just seven days, Enugu has reached 68% of its 2.2 million target — but officials say the job isn’t done yet. The Enugu State Government says more than 1.5 million children have received the measles-rubella vaccine within one week of its statewide immunisation campaign — a milestone officials describe as unprecedented. Executive Secretary of…
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LASSA FEVER ALERT: PLATEAU CONFIRMS 6 CASES, 4 DEATHS
Health authorities raise the alarm as infections spread across six LGAs, urging residents to stay vigilant and report symptoms early. Plateau State has confirmed six cases of Lassa fever, with four deaths recorded, including a medical doctor. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Nicholas Baamlong, disclosed this at a press briefing in Jos on Friday. The…
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FG DOUBLES DOWN ON ENDING AVOIDABLE BLINDNESS
With most vision loss in Nigeria preventable, the Federal Government says eye care is now a development priority. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending avoidable blindness and expanding inclusive eye health services nationwide. The pledge was made in Abuja as the Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, launched SightQuest Nigeria,…
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U.S. AID CUTS: FG URGED TO STEP IN ON HIV/AIDS FUNDING TO PROTECT YOUTHS
Expert warns funding freeze could undo 20 years of progress and trigger a dangerous resurgence An HIV/AIDS expert, Dr Nandul Durfa, has raised the alarm that Nigeria risks a fresh HIV/AIDS crisis following the halt of U.S. foreign aid, urging the Federal Government to urgently and fully fund HIV/AIDS services to protect young Nigerians. Speaking…
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UNREGULATED FOODS, SELF-MEDICATION FUEL DIABETES BOOM — DOCTOR WARNS
What Nigerians eat and how they treat themselves when sick may be quietly driving a diabetes crisis. A Lagos-based physician, Dr Gerald Chinasa, says the rising rate of diabetes in Nigeria is being pushed by poorly regulated food and drug production and the widespread habit of self-medication. He warned that fake and substandard products flood…
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KWASUTH REOPENS RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT WITH MODERN IMAGING EQUIPMENT
Good news for patients in Kwara — no more long trips or expensive referrals just to get proper scans 🏥✨ The Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH) has officially reopened its Radiology Department after months of upgrades and refurbishment, bringing cutting-edge medical imaging services back to the hospital. The revamped department is now fitted with…
