News as it breaks
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a slight decline in newly confirmed Lassa fever cases across the country. In its Lassa Fever Situation Report for Epidemiological Week 14, covering March 30 to April 5, 2026, the agency disclosed that confirmed cases dropped from 26 in…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed 10 states on high alert following forecasts of heavy rainfall and flooding, warning of a heightened risk of disease outbreaks, particularly cholera. In a statement released, NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, said projections by the Federal Ministry of Environment…
A medical doctor, Dr. Ere Ogbachi, has died following complications shortly after delivering triplets in Bayelsa State. Her death was confirmed by her brother, Meshack Sintei, in a statement shared on Facebook, detailing the events leading to her passing. According to the family, Dr. Ogbachi successfully gave birth…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has called for a thorough investigation into social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, over allegations that she falsely claimed to have cancer to solicit financial assistance from the public. In a statement issued in Abuja, the society’s spokesperson, Bashir Mohammed, expressed…
As part of efforts to tackle the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in Nigeria, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified plans to reduce sodium content in pre-packaged foods. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting on the draft Reduction of Sodium in Pre-Packaged Foods Regulations…
Healthcare workers under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have commenced a nationwide protest in Abuja over the proposed Health Sector Executive Bills 2026 currently before the National Assembly. The demonstration, taking place today, has drawn health professionals from across the country…
The Federal Government has approved ₦32.88 billion to sustain primary healthcare delivery nationwide under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s health system. The approval was announced at the 14th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting held in Abuja. The meeting was…
Health experts have urged governments and global health institutions to adopt stronger gender-responsive policies to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The experts warned that gender inequality, violence against women, and limited access to healthcare are key social factors contributing to the increasing spread of drug-resistant infections. They…
Residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Teen Ambassadors Foundation (TAF) in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Maitama Abuja. The outreach, held at the Arts and Culture Complex in Garki, provided free…
Nigeria is set to take delivery of Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking HIV prevention drug that demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection during clinical trials, according to the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA). In a statement released by NACA’s Head of Public Relations, Toyin Aderibigbe, the agency…
