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Nigeria Steps up TB Fight as 458,000 Cases Detected Nationwide
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Nigeria Steps up TB Fight as 458,000 Cases Detected Nationwide

Nigeria is intensifying its fight against tuberculosis (TB) as new data shows both progress in detection and the continued need for grassroots intervention. Health authorities report that the country recorded about 458,000 newly detected TB cases, a figure that reflects improved nationwide efforts to find and place patients on treatment. While this marks a significant step forward in closing the long-standing detection gap, experts say thousands of cases are still […]

todayMarch 18, 2026

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Women, Children’s Health Our Priority On International Women’s Day – MWAN

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Kogi State Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to policies and initiatives that promote the health and wellbeing of women, children, and families across the state. In a statement to commemorate the International Women’s Day celebration, the President of MWAN in Kogi State, Doctor Adefunmilola Onifade, highlighted the importance of empowering women through knowledge, mentorship, and service to society. Doctor Onifade noted that the […]

todayMarch 8, 2026

Stakeholders In Health Seek Operationalization Of Primary Health Care Centers
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Stakeholders In Health Seek Operationalization Of Primary Health Care Centers

As part of efforts to strengthen primary health care delivery and improve child survival outcomes at the local government level,  stakeholders in the health sector have called for the operationalization of Primary Health Care centers in the country. At the Integrated Child Survival Advocacy at the Last Mile (ICSA) Project National Strategic Alignment Meeting with State Leadership in Abuja, experts also stressed the need for Community Accountability, care seeking behavior, […]

todayJanuary 30, 2026

Stakeholders Converge In Abuja To Develop, Adopt National Health Financing Model
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Stakeholders Converge In Abuja To Develop, Adopt National Health Financing Model

Lack Of Awareness And Support Mar Community-Oriented Project In Nigeria Stakeholders in health and Community Development have converged in Abuja to develop and adopt a National Health Financing model for a visible health financing solution. At the event in Abuja, the National Team Lead for the Lafiya UK and Nigeria Partnership for a Healthier Future, Dr Usman Gwarzo, said the meeting was an upstream flexible and adaptive program to address […]

todayJanuary 18, 2026

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Help Without Boundaries Initiative To Focus On Educational, Health Needs Of Vulnerable Groups

A Non-Governmental Organization, Help Without Boundaries Initiative (HWBI), has pledged to deepen its policy focus on community welfare, educational access, and primary healthcare support for vulnerable groups. Founder of the organisation, Sir Godfrey Nnamdi Ohuabunwa, made this known in Abuja while briefing newsmen ahead of the organisation’s upcoming Morning Flight Soul-Reaching Outreach and Crusade in Port Harcourt. Sir Ohuabunwa, a renowned broadcaster and Group Managing Director of Multimesh, said this […]

todayDecember 17, 2025

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FCT Health Dept Pledges To Uphold Rights Of TB, HIV/AIDS Patients

The FCT Public Health Department has pledged continued support to ensure citizens' rights are protected, especially those undergoing treatment for tuberculosis. The focal person for Gender and Human Rights, FCT Public Health Department, Dr. Titilayo Ilesanmi, made this known in Abuja when the FCT Advocacy team implementing the Global Fund Cycle Seven project visited her in Abuja. Dr. Ilesanmi who frowned at the stigmatization against some patients with particular ailments […]

todayDecember 10, 2025

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Reimagining Health Systems: A Call for Resilience, Equity, Innovation

In recent years, economic downturns, changing political priorities, and reductions in foreign aid have led to significant declines in global health financing. As the global health sector navigates this shifting funding landscape, health experts and policymakers in Nigeria are calling for a reimagining of health systems, one that prioritizes resilience, sustainability, and a locally driven response anchored on leadership and ownership. At the core of the discussion was the urgent […]

todayOctober 29, 2025

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Stakeholders In Health Move To Regulate High Intake Of Sodium

    Stakeholders at a media roundtable have advocated immediate action on sodium regulation to protect public health and reduce chronic illnesses associated with excessive salt consumption. The lead presenter at the forum, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Adeomi, who is also the Programme Officer of the Network for Health Equity and Development, emphasized the need for food vendors to provide accurate information through front-of-pack labeling to ensure that national health policies align […]

todayJune 26, 2025

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Israel To Boost Nigeria’s Health, Agric, And Economic Sectors

Israel has reiterated its commitment to offering expertise to boost Nigeria’s health, agriculture, and economic sectors. The Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, made this known during the celebration of the 77th Independence Anniversary of the State of Israel, held in Abuja. Ambassador Freeman who noted that both countries have enjoyed over 60 years of bilateral relations, working together in various fields expressed optimism that the collaboration between Israel and […]

todayMay 1, 2025