By Peter Samuel Ebonyi State of South East Nigeria has been selected among six pilot states to lead Nigeria’s transition to locally-driven responses against HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria, as international donor support begins to reduce drastically in the state. The development was announced during a three-day high-level stakeholders’ engagement on the Sustainability Roadmap organized…
By Health & Science Africa The Federal Government has described national blood service as a critical and indispensable pillar of Nigeria’s healthcare delivery architecture. The declaration came alongside a renewed call for enhanced collaboration, private sector investment, and finance-driven proposals that will reposition blood services for maximum national impact. Speaking during a high-level working…
By Health & Science Africa The Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr Aliyu S. Abdullahi, says the newly established Ministry of Livestock Development plans to set up a breeding centre in each of the six geopolitical zones to enhance productivity and sustainability. He made the disclosure during the interactive session organised by the Sir…
By Ojoma Akor The federal ministry of health and social welfare, and other stakeholders in the health sector have pledged their commitment towards the the elimination of pediatric HIV and the optimization of Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) services in Nigeria. They made the commitment Tuesday in Abuja during the national HIV health sector symposium…
By Health and Science Africa The Acting Registrar/CEO of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN), Dr. Donald Ofili, says the council is committed to collaborating with the West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science (WAPCMLS). He made the commitment yesterday, in Lagos, while addressing the 5th Regional Conference of the College themed…
By Ojoma Akor The government of Nigeria is working in collaboration with stakeholders in the food sector to develop a Food and Nutrition Security Crisis Preparedness Plan (FNSCPP) for the country. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting in Abuja, the stakeholders said the plan would help in the prevention and response to food and nutrition…
By Health and Science Africa Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in collaboration with Zamfara state Ministry of Health and Zurmi Local Government Area (LGA) has launched an emergency measles vaccination campaign in Zurmi LGA. A statement from MSF said this followed an increase in the number of children suffering from the disease that has already claimed…
By Ojoma Akor: The Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Mrs Toyin Ojora Saraki has been appointed as a member of the Bayer AG Sustainability Council. The council provides high-level guidance to Bayer’s leadership; helping to shape and monitor the company’s progress towards its global sustainability goals. Bayer AG said that Mrs Saraki…
By Ojoma Akor: Lassa fever has claimed 145 lives between January and July this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The NCDC in a situation report issued Saturday said the cases were recorded across 20 states. It said, “Cumulatively as at week 25, 2025, 145 deaths have been…
By Ojoma Akor: The development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), with the support of Ford Foundation, has awarded N85 million to 17 Nigerian indigenous Non-Profit organisations. The funding awards was made under the NGO Support Initiatives ( NSI) , which aims to bridge the funding gaps due to USAID funding cuts. Speaking while presenting…
