Clearing The Air: Why Smoke-Free Public Spaces Matter Across Nigerian States
By Emmanuel Onwuka Pregnant and seeking routine antenatal care, Khadija Yunusa never expected a visit to Aisami Health Clinic in Sani Mai Nagge Ward, Gwale […]
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WHO Urges Regional Vigilance as Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Bundibugyo Case
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries across the region to strengthen Ebola surveillance and emergency preparedness following Nigeria’s confirmation […]
Faith, Fertility and Choice: Can Structured Fertility-Awareness Counselling Expand Family-Planning Options in Nigeria
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal For couples who want to delay or space pregnancies but are unwilling to use some modern contraceptive methods because of religious […]
WHO Revises Suspected Ebola Cases in DR Congo Down to 116, Confirms 330 Infections
The World Health Organization (WHO) has significantly reduced the number of suspected Ebola cases linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo […]
WHO Raises Alarm as Suspected Ebola Cases in DR Congo Exceed 900
The World Health Organization has raised concern over the growing Ebola outbreak in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of the Congo, with more than 900 suspected […]
World TB Day: Experts Highlight Role of Digital Innovation in Ending Tuberculosis in Africa
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal Every March 24 is marked as World Tuberculosis Day to raise awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of […]
From Spiritual Attribution to Digital Diagnosis: How Technology Could Help Nigeria End TB
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal For Abubakar Asoro, tuberculosis did not begin with a diagnosis. It began with uncertainty. After experiencing symptoms, Asoro said he visited […]
UHC Day 2025: WHO Warns of Soaring Health Costs as 423 Million Africans Face Financial Hardship
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal As the world marks Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the rising […]
World AIDS Day: WHO Warns of Funding Gaps, Calls for Stronger, Locally-Led HIV Response in Africa
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal As the world marks World AIDS Day 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged African governments and partners to intensify […]
Japan Donates Cholera Kits to Nigeria as WHO and NCDC Intensify Outbreak Response
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal Nigeria’s response to the ongoing cholera outbreak has received a major boost, following the donation of vital cholera treatment kits funded […]