Despite Nigeria’s achievement in eradicating wild poliovirus, vaccine hesitancy remains a persistent challenge—even in urban centres…
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Afrimedical Makes History as First Nigerian Syringe Maker to Earn WHO Certification
Afrimedical Manufacturing and Supplies Ltd., a syringe producer based in Ogun State, has earned a significant…
Cross River, Bayelsa Partner Zipline to Address HIV Treatment Supply Crisis
Gladness Gideon In response to the recent collapse of USAID-funded supply chains for healthcare commodities, Cross…
FG Partners Mayo Clinic to Establish Liver Transplant Centres, Cancer Research
The Federal Government is making strides to improve access to advanced healthcare by partnering with the…
FCTA Targets 1.1m Children in 2025 Polio Immunization Push
A massive immunization drive is underway in Abuja as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) takes…
UNICEF, Lagos Government Warn of Polio Resurgence Amid Low Immunisation
Gladness Gideon In a powerful show of solidarity during the 2025 World Immunisation Week, the United…
Over 11m Nigerians Living With Diabetes, Experts Raise Alarm in Kano
A leading medical expert, Prof. Zubairu Iliyasu of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, has raised the alarm…
Measles Outbreak Hits Nasarawa as State Races to Launch Life-Saving Rubella Vaccine for Infants
Gladness Gideon Fresh outbreak of measles has struck Rukubi community in Doma Local Government Area of…
Nigeria Faces New Polio Threat as Mutated Strain Spreads in Eight States
Gladness Gideon Nigeria is grappling with a new phase of the polio battle, as authorities confirm…