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Lagos health agency corrects data on 2025 HIV statistics
LSACA clarifies that the 10,430 HIV cases reported in 2025 reflect successful testing and outreach efforts rather than a sudden increase in new infections.
Waste accumulation and open defecation plague major South-West states
South-West Nigerian states are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as refuse heaps block roads and open defecation persists, despite ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enforcement.
NAFDAC Issues Urgent Warning Regarding Food Safety Hazards in Nigeria
NAFDAC Director-General Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye is calling for national action to combat the risks of unsafe food, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility from farm to table to prevent foodborne illness.
TETFund Urges Nigerian Researchers to Produce Indigenous Lassa Fever Vaccine
TETFund is pushing Nigerian scientists to prioritize a domestic Lassa fever vaccine following reports that the disease causes up to 10,000 deaths every year.
Government and Partners Aim for Full Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition
Nigerian officials and industry experts are pushing for 100% compliance in food fortification to fight micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health nationwide.
WHO Warns of Disease Risks Following Devastating Venezuela Earthquakes
The WHO warns that Venezuela faces major disease outbreaks and critical medical shortages following two powerful earthquakes that have left thousands dead or injured.
UN Women reports drop in violence against Nigerian women over six-year period
A recent survey reveals a decline in rates of sexual, physical, and intimate partner violence against women in Nigeria, though experts warn that further efforts to support survivors and address digital abuse are necessary.
Cross River State Sees Resurgence of Open Defecation Five Years Post-Pandemic
A significant decline in public sanitation has occurred in Cross River State, as economic hardship and the aftermath of COVID-19 have led to a widespread return of open defecation, prompting new legislative action from Governor Bassey Otu.
Waste accumulation and sanitation challenges across South-West Nigeria
South-West Nigerian states are facing significant public health and environmental challenges as overflowing refuse heaps and open defecation persist in major urban and rural communities.
DR Congo prohibits large public events in capital to curb Ebola outbreak
DR Congo officials have banned mass gatherings in Kinshasa and neighboring provinces to combat a spreading Ebola outbreak, a move that critics argue is politically motivated.