Factors associated with the risk of malaria among children: analysis of 2021 Nigeria Malaria Indicator Survey | Malaria Journal
Malaria has been a serious global public health problem for several decades, especially in Africa and other endemic regions . It is a fatal disease that is preventable and treatable…
Nigeria government begins disbursement of N200bn palliative loans
Nigerian president, Ahmed Bola Tinubu The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment has announced that it has begun the disbursement of the funds from the 'Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme' to…
Employing tobacco harm reduction as a public health policy to drive down smoking rates in Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon
Tobacco use is a major global public health concern. Tobacco consumption has been linked with life-threatening conditions such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Deputy Foreign Minister pays working trip to Ghana | Politics
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang pays a working trip to Ghana. (Photo: VNA) Accra (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Minh Hang paid a working…
Employing tobacco harm reduction as a public health policy to drive down smoking rates in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon
Tobacco use is a major global public health concern. Tobacco consumption has been linked with life-threatening conditions such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary…
FG stresses collaboration for enhanced public health in Nigeria
The Federal Government has reiterated the importance of collaboration to enhance public health measures in the country.Speaking at the 4th Bi-Annual Stakeholders Engagement, themed “Improving Public Health Programs through Science”,…
Retaining skilled healthcare professionals in Nigeria
By Obidike Okafor and Olanrewaju Fashola Globally, the right to health of millions of people is increasingly under threat. According to the World Health Organisation’s Council on Economics of Health…
Nigeria rolls out world’s first full shot against meningitis: Here’s what you need to know | Health
Nigeria has rolled out the world's first vaccine against all strains of meningitis. The shot will help ease the burden of disease in Africa's “meningitis belt.” Nigeria has become the…
Nigeria Introduces World’s First Meningitis Vaccine Men5CV | Health News
Nigeria Introduces World's First Meningitis Vaccine Men5CV (Image Credits: iStock)Nigeria has made history by being the first nation to introduce a novel vaccine, Men5CV, endorsed by the World Health Organization…
Nigeria: Saving Mothers and Giving Life Through Quality Accreditation of Private Health Facilities
Increasing evidence suggests that quality care prevents a significant number of maternal deaths and disability. High-quality care is also the foundation for improved maternal and neonatal health outcomes. According to…