The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the utilization of grants received by Nigeria to combat HIV, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria from 2021 to 2025. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Philip Agbese (APC-Benue) at plenary on Tuesday. Moving the motion, Agbese said
Researchers said Medics have successfully transplanted a pig liver into a human in a world first. The patient, a 71-year-old man, lived for almost half a year after the procedure. The man’s own liver had irreversible scarring caused by a hepatitis B infection and liver cancer. As a result, he
Alive and Thrive, a famous global nutrition program, has united different groups to come up with a lasting plan to keep the Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (MIYCN) campaign going and to promote the use of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) in Kaduna State. The groups involved included the LGA
No fewer than 50,000 Nigerians have tested positive for tuberculosis, TB, following the increased screening efforts nationwide, Global Fund, an international non-governmental organization, NGO, has disclosed. The Fund, however, said that many of those affected had yet to be placed on treatment, raising concerns about the country’s ability to contain
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has confirmed 142 deaths and 747 cases of Lassa fever across 18 states as of Epidemiological Week 22, 2025, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 19%, slightly higher than last year’s figure for the same period. The centre said in
First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the need for a collective effort and investment to eradicate the deadly disease of Tuberculosis (TB). As the National and Global Stop TB Champion, she made this appeal in her message on Monday, coinciding with the 2025 TB Day, themed: “Yes! We Can
The Kebbi State Government has registered 100 women with disabilities in the State Contributory Health Management Agency (KECHEMA). In an interview conducted during the program’s launch in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday, Dr. Suwaiba Jadadi from KECHEMA emphasized that the primary goal of the initiative is to enhance healthcare accessibility for
Kebbi State government on Tuesday confirmed the death of 26 persons in an outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis in three Local Government Areas of the state The state Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Musa Ismaila, made the confirmation during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi. “In week seven, we are saddled with
Dr. Maryam Ismaila-Keshinro, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, has expressed her commitment to supporting the National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) in its efforts to advocate for children’s rights. This pledge was made during a courtesy visit from NCRIC members, led by Co-chairman Mr. MacJohn
The Government of Canada, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has delivered over 4,300 bottles of Vitamin A to Bauchi State, which equates to 1,405,400 doses, with a total value of N65 million. Additionally, UNICEF has provided direct cash assistance amounting to N31.6 million to the state