By Ojoma Akor Kashima Iziaq Yusuf was convinced to get vaccinated for COVID-19 in 2021 because of the sensitization exercise carried out by the Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) in Karshi community of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Nigeria. She narrated that she was initially hesitant to take the COVID-19 vaccine due to…
By Ojoma Akor The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said that the two recent suspected cases of viral hemorrhagic fever in Abuja, Nigeria both tested negative for Ebola and Marburg viruses. Director General of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris in a public health advisory on Friday said the organization is currently testing samples…
By Health and Science Africa Bulape, Democratic Republic of the Congo — Vaccination of frontline health workers and contacts of people infected with Ebola virus disease has begun in Bulape health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kasai Province where an outbreak of the disease has been declared. A statement from the World…
By Grateful Ogunjebe The benefits of acupuncture, a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice is gradually being harnessed in Nigeria and across Africa. The therapy works by placing fine needles into specific points on the body, triggering nerves, improving circulation, and releasing natural painkillers. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes acupuncture for treating over 30 conditions….
By Ojoma Akor Researchers and public health experts have called on the federal government and other stakeholders to increase investments in research on viral diseases and other health challenges in Nigeria. They made the call Monday in Abuja during the third annual scientific symposium organized by the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN)’s International Research…
By Ojoma Akor The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN) says mentorship and continuous training is vital for strengthening healthcare delivery in Nigeria and across Africa. Dr. Helen Omuh, Director of Prevention, Care and Treatment at the institute stated this during an interview with Health and Science Africa. She explained that hands-on mentorship equips providers…
By Ojoma Akor Dr. Helen Omuh is the Director of Prevention, Care, and Treatment at the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria (IHVN). In this interview, she speaks on the importance of continuous and strategic mentorship in sustaining progress in HIV treatment and outcomes, innovations in prevention and treatment regimens, and addressing HIV care challenges ,…
By Busayo Akindolie Fragmentation in Nigeria’s health system isn’t just a technical problem. It costs lives. Such as the case of Amina, a young mother-to-be in Lagos. She arrived at her local clinic in labour and the nurses were ready, but the equipment she needed wasn’t. She was rushed to a larger hospital. Precious hours…
By Ojoma Akor West African Ministers of Health have pledged to advance the development and readiness for vaccines against Lassa fever in recognition of the significant threat to regional health security posed by the disease. The ministers made the pledge during the Lassa fever International Conference in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The ministers of Health from…
By Ojoma Akor Experts from across the globe have converged in Abidjan, Cote D’ Ivoire for the second ECOWAS Lassa Fever international conference. Leading scientists, researchers, public health advocates, policymakers, and health practitioners will meet from 8 to 11 September 2025, for the conference, an international forum dedicated to tackling one of West Africa’s most…
