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Health

September 24, 2025

UNICEF, expert call for urgent end to FGM in Nigeria

Aderonke Olutayo, a sexual and reproductive health consultant, has called for stronger efforts to end the high prevalence of female genital mutilation in the country.

UNICEF personnel
September 24, 2025

Senator seeks urgent implementation of emergency medical treatment funds

Mr Nwoko said that the non-implementation of the provision undermined public confidence in the health sector.

National Hospital Abuja
September 24, 2025

Nigeria, U.S. mark 20 years of military-to-military health partnership

“This partnership has not only been about scientific advancement; it has been a testament to the power of unity,” said Mr Mills.

September 24, 2025

WHO responds to Trump linking paracetamol, vaccines to autism

WHO has responded to remarks made on Monday by President Donald Trump in Washington, suggesting that paracetamol use in pregnancy may cause autism.

WHO building
September 24, 2025

Africa advances vaccine technology transfer to boost local manufacturing

The African public health agency stated that this initiative was part of the African Union’s Partnership for African Vaccine Manufacturing, launched in 2021

Africa CDC officials
September 23, 2025

Uncontrolled high blood pressure puts 1.4 billion lives at risk, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that uncontrolled high blood pressure could put over 1.4 billion people at risk of premature death.

Blood pressure check
September 23, 2025

Katsina, UNICEF target 4.8 million children for vaccination against measles-rubella

Mr Fara said that a total of 2,253 teams will be deployed to administer the vaccine using fixed and temporary post strategies from October 4 to 13.

UNICEF
September 23, 2025

Nigerian experts call for swift implementation of amended global health regulations

The revised IHR was adopted by consensus at the 77th World Health Assembly in Geneva in 2024.

Health experts
September 23, 2025

UNICEF lauds Kebbi government for approving N761 million counterpart funds

UNICEF has commended the Kebbi government for approving ₦761 million as counterpart funds to strengthen child nutrition and other social services.

UNICEF workers in Kano
September 23, 2025

African leaders seek sustainable health financing at UNGA

They also called for stronger and more sustainable financing mechanisms.

African Leaders