The fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is increasingly turning toward the communities at the centre of the outbreak. The […]
Tag: Public Health
World Hepatitis Day 2026: Meaning, Importance and WHO’s Latest Findings
The world is marking World Hepatitis Day today, July 28, with renewed calls for stronger action to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat […]
Nigeria Sets New Course for Brain Health with Landmark Agenda
For the first time, brain health is taking a central place in Nigeria’s public health planning as the Federal Government begins work on a national […]
Global Road Deaths Drop 21% — UN Sets New 2030 Target
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant decline in global road traffic death rates over the past 15 years, even as the number […]
New WHO Guidance Links Air Pollution, Lifestyle to Dementia Risk
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released new dementia guidelines identifying air pollution as one of 14 modifiable risk factors that can increase a person’s […]
NDLEA, Egypt Discuss Anti-Drug Security Ties In Abuja Meeting
Nigeria and Egypt are exploring closer cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking following talks between the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the […]
All International Travellers Must Now Fill Health Form In Nigeria
All international travellers entering Nigeria must now fill out the Nigeria Health Declaration Form before arrival, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and […]
NAFDAC’s New Campaign Urges Nigerians To Read The Label
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide “Read the Food Label” campaign, urging Nigerians to pay closer […]
New HIV Infections Are Now Highest in Lagos State
Lagos State now has the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria. This is according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s […]
Rainy Season Is Now Here — Here Is How to Stay Healthy
The rainy season offers welcome relief from the scorching heat, but it also brings a higher risk of illness. As puddles form, humidity rises, and […]
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