As the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage draws near, Saudi Arabian health authorities have issued a firm directive requiring all intending pilgrims to receive mandatory vaccinations against meningococcal meningitis and seasonal influenza. The vaccines must be taken at least 10 days prior to departure for the Kingdom. This health regulation, part of the wider preventive framework for
The Lagos State Government has officially launched the Supporting Women’s Increased Access to Family Planning through Pharmacies and Patent and Proprietary Medicine Vendors (SWIFT) project, aimed at improving women’s access to reproductive health services and advancing their financial independence. The project, which is being implemented by the Society for Family Health (SFH) with support from
Students from public secondary schools across Lagos State gathered recently to engage in a spirited intellectual contest aimed at combating malaria through education and awareness. The 2025 Inter-School Malaria Quiz Competition, held at the Combo Hall of Lagos Television, was organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Health as part of efforts to deepen malaria
Patients at Gbajabiamila General Hospital in Lagos have received a significant boost in paediatric healthcare support, thanks to the philanthropic efforts of the Lagos First Lady and her foundation. In a recent outreach, the Lagos First Lady’s office, through its foundation, provided essential medical equipment, medicines, and nutritional supplies aimed at improving the quality of
Authorities of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) alongside key community leaders in Ogun State have strongly refuted widespread rumours claiming that 28 individuals lost their lives after consuming poisoned rice allegedly linked to a spiritual curse placed by a disgruntled smuggler. They described the circulating narrative as entirely baseless, misleading, and designed to provoke fear
The Ogun State Government (OGSG) has announced a strategic partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, Jhpiego, and other organizations to enhance healthcare access for mothers and newborns in the state. This collaboration aims to reduce maternal and newborn mortality rates by improving healthcare services and ensuring equitable access to quality care. The initiative,
The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) has taken a significant step in the fight against Lassa fever by expanding its coalition to include three key regional health institutions — Corona Management Systems, Nigeria Health Watch, and Bloom Public Health. The expansion is aimed at accelerating the development, distribution, and access to vaccines against the viral
A new report commissioned by the United States Senate has revealed a significant reduction in cancer research funding under the administration of President Donald Trump, sparking widespread outrage and concerns over the future of scientific and medical research in the country. The findings, released on Tuesday, allege that the White House is engaged in what
In a heartwarming show of compassion and support for vulnerable families, the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, in partnership with the Orunsii Wellcare Foundation, has extended financial aid to facilitate free paediatric surgical procedures in three public hospitals across the state. The initiative, which took place on Tuesday, saw Dr. Sanwo-Olu
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised fresh concerns over the critical shortage of nurses across Africa, describing the continent’s nurse-to-patient ratio as one of the lowest in the world — a situation experts say is undermining access to quality healthcare and threatening progress toward universal health coverage. In a statement released this week, WHO
