News as it breaks
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has urged Nigerians to mark Valentine’s Day with responsible choices aimed at preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In a statement to commemorate the season, NACA Director-General, Dr. Temitope Ilori, encouraged citizens to prioritise their health and that of…
The Sokoto State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating the circulation of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Type 2 (VDPV2), a lingering public health challenge in parts of northern Nigeria, by intensifying vaccination, surveillance and community mobilisation efforts. Governor Ahmed Aliyu made this known during a high-level meeting with the President,…
The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate, has disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Health was unable to access certain counterpart funds due to delays in the release of Nigeria’s counterpart contributions, a situation that significantly affected the implementation of its 2025 capital budget. Professor Pate…
The Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), the umbrella body representing health workers across Nigeria, has suspended its 84-day nationwide strike following a last-minute intervention by the Federal Ministry of Labour. The National President of JOHESU, Kabir Minjibir, confirmed the development via a brief text message to journalists. “The strike has…
World Cancer Day is observed every 4th of February to enhance awareness while advocating proactive measures to prevent, detect and treat the disease. Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. It is one of the leading causes of death as…
The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on the Federal Government to make antivenom freely available across the country, warning that more than 2,000 Nigerians die every year from preventable snakebite-related complications. The appeal followed the death of Abuja-based singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, who reportedly died after a…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has dismissed claims circulating on social media that anti-snake venom was unavailable during the treatment of late musician Ifunanya Lucy Nwangene, who died after a snake bite on January 31, 2026. In a press statement issued on Sunday, the hospital clarified that Ms. Nwangene…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep regret over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the global health body, warning that the move puts both America and the rest of the world at greater risk. In a strongly worded statement, WHO reminded the US of its long-standing…
Protests have erupted following reports of the alleged enforcement of a ban on the production, distribution, and consumption of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and small PET or glass bottles below 200 millilitres by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). A civic group, Concerned Citizens…
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has raised the alarm that nearly 35 million Nigerians may experience acute food insecurity during the 2026 lean season. The warning is contained in Nigeria’s 2026 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP), which highlights worsening humanitarian conditions across the…
