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The achievement of reaching 5 million adolescent girls with the HPV vaccine since its introduction in 2023 (particularly the successful rollout in Nigeria) marks a significant step toward the global goal of eliminating cervical cancer. ​By prioritizing science-based prevention, governments are not

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has highlighted the importance of physical exercise for both physical and mental well-being. Dr Pavel Ursu, WHO Country Representative, said this in Abuja on Tuesday following a health walk to commemorate the 2026 World Health Day. Ursu

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health. WHO also calls on governments, institutions and individuals to continue supporting and collaborating on science

Dr Abiodun Feyikemi Ipadeola, the Technical Director/CEO of Datametrics Associates Limited, has called on Nigerians to support public hospitals and encourage healthcare workers and families through simple acts of appreciation and community service. Ipadeola is a public health researcher and data/impact evaluation

Nestlé Nigeria Plc, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and the Organised Private Sector in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (OPS-WASH), has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Handbook aimed at equipping Nigerians with the knowledge and guidance

University of Denmark Research: “Two weeks without moving your legs, leg strength will decline by 10 years! For the elderly, confidence lies not in the brain but in the legs.” 1. As you age, you must always keep your feet and legs

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to include the needs of refugees and migrants in their health policies, noting a major shift in how nations are responding to their needs. WHO, in a statement, welcomed the progress made and urged

The Kwara Government says it targets to vaccinate 1.2 million children against poliomyelitis during the 2026 mass immunisation campaign in the state. The state has intensified campaign across Kwara rural communities for mass immunisation of all eligible children from zero to 59

Health sector unions under the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) and the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations have mobilised members nationwide for a major protest in Abuja over the proposed Health Sector Executive Bills 2026 currently before the National Assembly. The protest,

The United States Department of State has announced a five-year bilateral health Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with Angola under the Trump Administration’s America First Global Health Strategy. This agreement commits $121 million in joint funding to strengthen Angola’s health systems, with emphasis on infectious diseases, laboratory capacity, and private-sector