Health

Brains on the Move: How workforce gaps are crippling Nigeria’s health agenda

By Adedayo Aderibigbe,Public Health Physician Nigeria is internationally classified as a low-middle-income country (LMIC) despite its regional reputation as one of Africa’s economic giants. With a surging population of over 230...

Lagos govt holds fitness walk, safety drive ahead of Eyo festival

Ahead of the annual Eyo masquerade festival, the Lagos State Government on Tuesday staged a fitness walk and...

Why Lagos moves to strengthen local emergency committees

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness at the...

NGO trains journalists on ethical reporting of SGBV

A non governmental organisation, Women Rights and Health Project (WRAHP), has trained journalists on ethical reporting of Sexual...

Dayo Daniel wins NSSF WeNiaija Health Advocacy Campaign

Dayo Alade Daniel has emerged winner of the 2025 WeNaija Health Advocacy Campaign receiving a prize of ₦1...
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Anambra Govt recruits health workers to boost rural healthcare

The Anambra State Government on Tuesday began the recruitment of community-based health workers to boost grassroots healthcare in the state. The recruitment which took place...

“It’s Okay Not To Be Okay”- Mental health awareness programme

“It’s Okay Not To Be Okay”: 300 Students Touched by Mental Health Awareness Program in Lagos SchoolsLagos, Nigeria — October 27, 2025 In a heartfelt...

Nigeria vows to eliminate female genital mutilation amidst statistics

Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for collective action to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing it as a fundamental...

NAUTH on track to become Africa’s largest teaching hospital

London, July 22, 2025: In its strides for excellence, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), established in 1988, is currently undergoing a quiet yet...

Boost your income, start new ventures, First Lady urges PWDs in Anambra

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu on Wednesday empowered 250 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Anambra with N200,000 each to support and expand their businesses. The empowerment...

Cancer Statistics: 40 people diagnosed every minute worldwide – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 40 people are diagnosed with cancer globally every minute. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared this sobering...
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