Category: Health

SEO Riders: – Nigeria’s National Guideline for Sodium Reduction – Efforts to Combat Hypertension Through Dietary Changes – Public Health Campaigns Targeting Salt Consumption in Nigeria In response to escalating hypertension and cardiovascular disease rates, the Nigerian government has launched a comprehensive initiative to regulate sodium consumption and promote healthier diets. The National Guideline for…

SEO Riders: – Gloves are not a substitute for proper hand hygiene, warns WHO – Improper glove use contributes to environmental waste, says WHO On May 5, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Hand Hygiene Day with the theme: “It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene.” This campaign underscores that while medical…

– Kaduna, Kano, Bauchi, others intensify polio vaccination – Community support grows for immunisation efforts – Nigeria strengthens fight against polio resurgence Six Nigerian states—Kaduna, Kogi, Sokoto, Kano, Adamawa, and Bauchi — have launched new polio immunisation campaigns targeting children under five. The efforts, part of the 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days and African Vaccination…

– 14 cases reported, with 10 recoveries and 4 deaths – Sudan strain outbreak managed without approved vaccine – WHO commends Uganda’s rapid containment efforts On April 26, 2025, Uganda officially declared the end of its latest Ebola outbreak, less than three months after the virus was first confirmed in the capital, Kampala. The outbreak,…

– Biodiversity’s Impact on Global Health – One Health Approach in Biodiversity Conservation – Kunming-Montreal Framework for Sustainable Development On World Health Day, Astrid Schomaker, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, emphasized biodiversity’s essential role in human well-being, planetary health, and economic prosperity. She highlighted that biodiversity provides critical resources such as food,…

– Global Effort to Reduce Malaria Deaths – WHO Expands Malaria Vaccine Rollout – Boosting Child Immunization Against Malaria The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that 25 countries will introduce malaria vaccines into their national immunization programs by 2025. This expansion aims to protect millions of children across Africa and other high-risk regions from…

A critical meeting has been convened to address the emerging budget gap caused by the recent US withdrawal. Key policymakers and financial experts are gathering to deliberate on strategies to counteract the fiscal shortfall resulting from the unexpected pullout, which has significantly impacted planned expenditures. Officials stressed that the withdrawal has introduced severe challenges to…

Experts have raised concerns that the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) could have significant consequences for Nigeria’s health governance. Dr. Tunji Akintade, a general physician, warned that Nigeria, already facing critical health challenges, would experience a worsening of health outcomes as global aid, particularly from WHO, dwindles. Nigeria’s 2025 health budget, which…

As Nigeria enters the new year, citizens from across the country are voicing their hopes and expectations for a revitalized health sector in 2025. In interviews held on January 6, 2025, Nigerians expressed concerns about systemic challenges, the need for more funding, and better healthcare access, particularly in underserved regions. A significant demand is for…

Tinubu’s Healthcare Commitment: Aina Speaks Out Dr. Aina Advocates for Improved Health Services Under Tinubu Strengthening Nigeria’s Health System: Tinubu’s Vision BY SHEKWOPEYELO President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is taking steps to enhance healthcare in Nigeria. He is investing in a new generation of leaders with strong academic and practical skills. Among them is Dr. Muyi…