Youth, women demand inclusion in Nigeria’s health financing decisions
Dr. Muhammad Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Nigeria
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FG unveils plan to strengthen evidence base for traditional medicine
Dr. Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare
Kwara introduces rural emergency care programme for expectant mothers
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Reps hail Kogi’s drive to strengthen primary healthcare
House Committee Chairman on Health Services, Mr Amos Magaji (5L; Kogi Deputy Gov., Mr Joel Salifu (5r); Kogi Commissioner for Health, Dr Adams Abdulazeez (4r); and other officials during the oversight visit of House Reps to Kogi
Nigeria records decline in Lassa Fever cases, fatality rate remains high — NCDC
“So far in 2025, a total of 854 confirmed cases and 159 deaths have been recorded across 21 states and 106 local government areas”
Adolescents non-adherence hinders Nigeria’s HIV elimination target – NIMR
“Many studies from across the country have shown that when you ask young people about their HIV status, approximately 23 percent will say they have never tested for the disease.”
Safe motherhood: Jigawa council provides 10 delivery beds, others for health facilities
“The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Salisu Sani, says the delivery of 10 beds, patient beds, including mattresses are provided to equip the area’s general hospital”
Nigeria joins Africa in breakthrough malaria treatment for newborns
“Africa CDC Director-General, Dr. Jean Kaseya, described the breakthrough as a major step forward in the fight against malaria.”
Kano targets quality health care through joint oversight drive
“It also seeks to strengthen inter-agency collaboration and reinforce accountability mechanisms across Kano’s health sector.”
Kogi Govt. seeks media support for Measles-Rubella vaccination drive
“The meeting aimed to brief the media on the forthcoming MR vaccine introduction and collaborate with them on awareness creation and sensitization of the public.”