The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, with a renewed focus on accountability and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) commemoration in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, emphasized the administration’s determination to strengthen the country’s HIV response. He […]
Over 120,000 individuals in Lagos State, including children and adolescents, are receiving life-saving antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). This milestone reflects Lagos’ progress toward the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, which aim for widespread HIV awareness, treatment, and viral suppression. LSACA CEO Folakemi Animashaun shared these figures during a press […]
Health experts have emphasized the transformative potential of social innovation in addressing Nigeria’s healthcare challenges. Speaking at a workshop in Abuja on Wednesday, they highlighted the critical role of community-driven initiatives in improving health outcomes across the country. Themed ‘Dissemination of Indigenous Social Health Innovation and Capacity Building,’ the event was organized by the Federal […]
Nigeria is making significant progress in its fight against HIV/AIDS, with 1.6 million of the estimated 2 million Nigerians living with the virus now receiving treatment, according to Temitope Ilori, Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). Speaking ahead of the 2024 World AIDS Day, Ilori emphasized the urgency of […]
Aminu Sani Jaji, a Federal House of Representatives member representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Constituency, has vowed to collaborate with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to advance girls’ education and maternal healthcare in Zamfara State. Jaji, who chairs the House Committee on Ecological Fund, made the pledge during a courtesy visit by a NAWOJ […]
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called off its seven-day warning strike following an agreement with the federal government to address its concerns. MDCAN’s National President, Mohammad Mohammad, confirmed the suspension on Sunday, stating that both parties had reached an understanding on the issues, with timelines for implementation. He added that […]
Harriet C. Ijeomah The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing at the NPC office in Owerri, Hon. Federal Commissioner Prof. […]
Abia State’s First Lady, Priscilla Otti, marked the 2024 World Cancer Day by donating N10 million to support underprivileged cancer patients in the state. The event, held in Umuahia, aimed to raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment while alleviating the financial burden faced by affected families. Otti emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to […]
Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
Ebube Nonye, a petty trader in Abuja, has spent over 60% of her savings on breast cancer treatment, with her medical journey just beginning. Diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in late 2023 after initial misdiagnosis, Nonye faces immense financial and emotional strain. “I have already spent most of my savings and desperately need support […]
