Ebola: Kenya records third case, continues contact tracing
Kenya has confirmed a third case of Ebola after a 65-year-old woman tested positive while in quarantine. The…
NPHCDA records 45 million quarterly PHC visits, links 773,000 pregnant women to care
The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says primary healthcare visits have risen to 45 million quarterly,…
FG ‘revitalises’ 4,434 PHCs, expands access to quality healthcare services
Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) The federal government says it…
NAFDAC seizes N200m fake drink packaging in Aba
By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has seized counterfeit packaging…
Malnutrition admissions rise at ICRC-backed facilities in North-east Nigeria
ICRC footage of mothers and children at the Mubi Stabilisation Centre, Adamawa State, and farmers affected by insecurity.…
WHO boosts preparedness for Ebola-related virus in 3 countries
By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organisation (WHO) has intensified preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) in Djibouti,…
Malnutrition cases surge 18% in North-East as conflict pushes children into hunger — ICRC
By Chioma Obinna Malnutrition cases recorded at health facilities supported by the International Committee of the Red Cross,…
NAFDAC records 213 raids, 474 new cases in eight months
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) conducted 213 raids and recorded 474 new…
Over 87,000 children treated for malnutrition in Katsina in eight months – MSF
More than 87,000 children received outpatient treatment for acute malnutrition at four therapeutic feeding centres run by Médecins…
FG releases ₦40.7 billion for primary healthcare, expands coverage to 13,000 facilities
The federal government has approved N40.7 billion for primary healthcare delivery across the 36 states and the Federal…