Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 24, 2026

HPV, malaria vaccines save one million African lives as funding shifts

As of 2024, HPV vaccines have averted nearly one million cervical cancer deaths in 29 African countries.

HPV vaccine
April 24, 2026

Sterling Bank, others to embark on nationwide cleanup to tackle plastic pollution

Sterling Bank says it is partnering with Sterling One Foundation and other stakeholders to launch a nationwide environmental campaign to tackle plastic pollution.

Plastic pollution
April 24, 2026

Gavi warns funding gaps threaten malaria, HPV vaccination programmes in Africa

Gavi said it planned to make malaria vaccines available to 50 million children across Africa by 2030.

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
April 24, 2026

WHO certifies Algeria trachoma-free, 29th globally to achieve status

Affecting the eye, trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
April 24, 2026

Malaria vaccines expand across Africa as Gavi warns of funding issues

Malaria vaccination is expanding across Africa, with early results showing fewer severe cases and deaths, even as funding challenges threaten to slow progress.

Malaria vaccine
April 23, 2026

NHF calls for better nutrition to curb non-communicable diseases in Nigeria

He called for urgent consumer education and food reformulation.

Nigerian Heart Foundation (NHF)
April 23, 2026

Lagos trains surveillance officers on data-driven disease response

She stressed the need for adherence to proper reporting channels.

Lagos state
April 23, 2026

Senate raises basic health care fund to 2%

“It represents Nigeria’s first statutory mechanism for sustainable health financing,” she said.

Primary Healthcare Centre
April 23, 2026

ECOWAS advocates six-month maternity leave to boost exclusive breastfeeding, child survival

Mr Lokossou made the call during a webinar at a regional engagement on maternal, newborn and child health on Thursday.

New mums
April 23, 2026

Expert urges early detection of childhood brain tumours

A paediatrician, Nkechi Nwibo, has urged parents to watch for subtle signs of childhood brain tumours.

NEWBORN BABIES