The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced plans for up to 25 countries to incorporate malaria vaccines into their childhood immunization programs by the end of 2025. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus provided this update on Monday during an online media briefing on global health issues. He emphasized that these vaccines have the potential to save
The Federal Government has earmarked N700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and immunisation, according to Dr. Amobi Ogah, Chairman of the House Committee on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Ogah made this announcement on Tuesday during a 2025 Pre-World TB Day press conference in Abuja. World TB Day, observed annually on March 24, raises awareness
The Olota of Ota, Prof. Adeyemi Obalanlege, has raised concerns over the lack of adequate healthcare facilities in Ado-Odo Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, revealing that a single general hospital serves the over two million residents of the area. The monarch described the situation as a form of marginalisation, noting that the only
1.4 Million Abuja Residents Affected by Malaria, Says FCT Health Secretary – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mandate Secretary for Health Services and Environment, Adedolapo Fasawe, has revealed that Nigeria accounts for 27% of the global malaria burden, with 1.4 million residents of Abuja suffering from the disease, according to a World Health Organisation (WHO)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concerns over a looming shortage of HIV medications in Nigeria, Haiti, Kenya, Lesotho, South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ukraine following the United States’ decision to halt foreign aid. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus warned that this disruption could jeopardize millions of
The Bauchi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has announced that all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj must get vaccinated against polio. According to the Executive Secretary of the Board, Abdulrahman Idris, the decision was taken to ensure the health and safety of the pilgrims. Idris explained that the polio vaccine is a requirement for
A non-governmental organization, Sharegiving Sun Health Care Limited, has donated essential medical equipment to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command to enhance the health and well-being of police officers. The equipment, which includes blood pressure monitors, blood sugar testing kits, and dental care tools, aims to address common health concerns among officers, ensuring they
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated ₦10 million to the Tansian College of Nursing, Oba, Anambra State, as part of his ongoing commitment to education and healthcare development. Speaking during his visit to the institution on Saturday, Obi emphasized the importance of investing in human capital, particularly
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Abba Aliyu, has announced that three teaching hospitals have received substantial solar power interventions to help mitigate rising energy costs. He further disclosed that 20 Federal Universities have also benefited from these interventions. Aliyu made this revelation while hosting the Committee of
In a move to enhance Nigeria’s healthcare sector and reduce dependence on imports, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the state’s first medical syringe manufacturing facility, O-Care Disposable Syringes. The factory, owned by Transgreen Nigeria Limited, is located at Odofin Park Estate, Ijesha, Apapa-Oshodi, Lagos. With a daily production capacity of 750,000 syringes, it
