Friday, October 9, 2026

Health

May 5, 2026

FG, WHO train health workers to boost HIV prevention uptake

Ms Ngon said that building a skilled and competent workforce was essential for delivering effective HIV prevention services nationwide.

WHO
May 5, 2026

Jigawa targets 1.4 million children for 2026 malaria prevention campaign

Mr Haruna said the 2025 World Malaria Report estimated about 282 million malaria cases and about 610,000 deaths globally.

Jigawa on map
May 5, 2026

World Hand Hygiene Day: NCDC, WHO, USCDC seek action against infections

Stakeholders at the event emphasised that effective infection prevention requires more than awareness.

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 logo
May 5, 2026

Second hantavirus case confirmed aboard cruise ship

WHO has confirmed a second case of Hantavirus infection aboard a cruise ship, bringing the total to seven, including three deaths.

Cruise ship at Rhodes Island
May 5, 2026

Limited access to preventive services hinders HIV/AIDS fight in Africa: Expert

WHO in 2025 recommended the use of injectable lenacapavir twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis option for HIV prevention.

May 5, 2026

World Bank selects Abia for multimillion-dollar SURWASH project

Information commissioner Okey Kanu disclosed this while briefing journalists at the Government House, Umuahia, on Monday.

Otti signing document
May 4, 2026

Niger govt inaugurates immunisation drive across 25 LGAs 

He noted that the campaign would ensure adequate sensitisation.

Children getting measles-rubella jabs in Abia
May 4, 2026

Experts say antenatal care key to safe pregnancy

She said women who attended antenatal clinics were more likely to deliver in safer environments.

Nigerian pregnant women
May 4, 2026

WHO, Africa-CDC say Africa facing widening malaria funding gap

They noted that strong primary health care systems remained the backbone of malaria elimination.

WHO
May 4, 2026
Doctors performing surgery