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Health

December 4, 2025

Oxford begins first human trial of new Lassa Fever vaccine

Ms Ramsauer said that beyond the trial, regional efforts were underway to accelerate vaccine licensure and ensure equitable access.

Oxford doctors in a laboratory.
December 4, 2025

Funding cuts put 16 million Nigerian children’s lives others in jeopardy, Gates Foundation warns

The report revealed that at the same time, global development assistance for health fell sharply this year—26.9 per cent below 2024 levels.

Sick kid
December 3, 2025
UNAIDS logo
December 3, 2025

NBS, UNICEF begin fieldwork for seventh multiple indicator cluster survey

NBS, UNICEF have commenced field activities for the seventh round of the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey.

UNICEF workers in Kano
December 3, 2025

Northern governors back urgent investing in first 2,000 days of children

“The ‘Early Years- agenda must reflect our realities and support our frontline workers,” said the governors.

Northern Governors’
December 3, 2025

Akwa Ibom ranked 2025’s cleanest state in Nigeria, followed by Ebonyi, Enugu

Akwa Ibom won the Stone 2025 Unbroken Green Crystal award Trophy and medal of service award for the eighth consecutive time.

Gov. Umo Eno
December 3, 2025

FG expands efforts to improve oral health, combat noma

Mathis Winkler, chairman of NOMA Aid Nigeria Initiative, stated that Nigeria bore Africa’s highest noma burden.

December 3, 2025

UN Women urges traditional rulers to tackle rising tech-driven GBV

The call was made at the National Convening of Traditional Leaders on GBV Prevention on Tuesday in Abuja,

December 2, 2025

FG pledges stronger healthcare reforms for military personnel 

The CDS noted that many chronic ailments and specialised consultations expected to be covered under the NHIA framework remained inadequately addressed.

Bello Matawalle
December 2, 2025

Kano offers health insurance to 4,200 HIV-positive residents, 600 orphans

Health commissioner Abubakar Labaran disclosed this at a media briefing on Monday to commemorate the 2025 World AIDS Day.

Commemoration of World AIDS Day in Kano