The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria, FCT chapter, has described the U.S. emergency humanitarian waiver for HIV treatment in 54 countries, including Nigeria, as a lifesaving policy. Mrs Rejoice Abah, FCT Coordinator for the association, expressed her gratitude to the Trump administration, saying the policy had renewed hope for Persons Living with…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed the country on high alert following the confirmation of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda. Dr Jide Idris, the Director‐General, said this on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. NAN reports that EVD is a…
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA) plays crucial role in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in West and Central Africa. The fund also addresses key challenges such as maternal mortality, unmet family planning needs, Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and vulnerabilities of women and girls in humanitarian crises. Alian Akpadji, the UNFPA Resident Representative for West…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a decline in confirmed Lassa fever cases for Epidemiological Week 3 of 2025. However, fatalities remain a concern, with 39 deaths recorded so far this year. The NCDC disclosed this in its latest Lassa Fever Situation Report published on Sunday via its official website….
GAVI and UNICEF have called on Niger Government to sustain the level of immunisation awareness among residents and quality of primary healthcare system in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that UNICEF is the founding partner of the GAVI Alliance, especially on the vaccine immunisation for children. Gavi and UNICEF programme has…
One in 10 people in Germany have an addiction problem, says the German Centre for Addiction Issues (DHS) on Wednesday. “We are concerned about the spread of crack, a smokable form of cocaine and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, a substance that is more life-threatening than heroin,” the DHS warned. The Centre said that drug…
Niger government, in collaboration with Global Alliance Initiative (GAVI) and UNICEF, has celebrated the close-out of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the state’s primary healthcare system. Gov. Umaru Bago of Niger disclosed this when he received officials from GAVI and UNICEF during a courtesy visit as part of activities for close out…
Afghanistan has launched its first polio vaccination campaign of 2025, aimed at protecting around 6 million children under the age of five, the Health Ministry announced on Monday. The three-day campaign will target 16 of the country’s 34 provinces, ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman said. The official urged community leaders and religious scholars to support the…
Japan is experiencing a surge of avian influenza outbreak, with approximately five million chickens and other birds culled across five prefectures this month. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed the new outbreaks at two poultry farms in Morioka City this week. This has prompted the establishment of an on-site response headquarters in…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), says the development of Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) guidelines will drive Open Defecation Free (ODF) campaign in Bauchi State. Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF’s Chief of Bauchi Field Office, said this at a one-day study tour of the FMS strategy implementation in the state. According to her, Bauchi state is…
