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61.5 million Nigerians vaccinated against malaria, yellow fever, HPV, others- Official

Nigeria, April 23 -- The federal government on Tuesday said no fewer than 61.5 million Nigerians, mostly children have been vaccinated against measles, yellow fever, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), malari... Read More


Nigeria govt revitalised 901 PHCs, targets additional 2,700 by 2025

Nigeria, April 23 -- The Nigerian government has revitalised 901 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the country over the past year, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare system in the coun... Read More


Major Health Stories Across Nigeria (March 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, April 18 -- March 2025 witnessed major health developments and renewed calls for urgent interventions as Nigeria grappled with both emerging and persistent health threats. From global concern... Read More


Funding gaps, limited facilities threaten Nigeria's TB progress - Health Minister

Nigeria, March 25 -- The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate has warned that funding gaps and limited healthcare facilities pose significant threats to Nigeria's progress... Read More


Tobacco control advocates call for increased budgetary allocation

Nigeria, March 25 -- Tobacco control advocates in Nigeria have urged the federal government to significantly increase the Tobacco Control Fund (TCF) beyond the N13 million allocated in the 2025 nation... Read More


What Nigeria is doing to end Tuberculosis - Oluremi Tinubu

Nigeria, March 24 -- Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the federal government is expanding treatment centres for tuberculosis (TB) across Nigeria as part of efforts to eliminate the infec... Read More


World TB Day: WHO says funding cuts threaten global TB progress

Nigeria, March 24 -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that abrupt cuts in global health funding are threatening progress in the fight against Tuberculosis (TB), the world's deadliest inf... Read More


Nigerian govt reiterates commitment to eradicating TB by 2035

Nigeria, March 23 -- The Nigerian government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating Tuberculosis (TB) in the country, aligning with global efforts to eliminate the disease by 2035. The Deputy D... Read More


Nigerian govt allocates N700bn to tackle HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Nigeria, March 19 -- As part of efforts to strengthen domestic health funding, the Nigerian government has earmarked N700 billion to combat HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, while also enhancing im... Read More


Nigerian govt partners Roche, Oncopadi Technologies to improve breast cancer care

Nigeria, March 14 -- The Nigerian government, in partnership with a multinational healthcare company, Roche and digital healthcare provider, Oncopadi Technologies, has launched the Breast Cancer Acces... Read More