Namibia’s achievement follows a concerted strategy to curb the transmission of hepatitis B, HIV, and syphilis.
Author: Nike Adebowale-Tambe
NACA Director-General reaffirms Nigeria’s resolve during Oyo State visit, stressing PMTCT awareness, community engagement, and achieving UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.
Study reveals vaccines’ unparalleled impact, saving six lives per minute over 50 years.
In May last year, health workers initiated a strike, which they halted after 12 days on June 5, 2023, after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu.
With a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.3 per cent, the infectious disease agency warns of the urgent need for intensified efforts to combat the outbreak.
WHO’s vaccine prequalification aims to guarantee the safety and efficacy of vaccines utilized in immunization initiatives.
Nigeria is one of the 26 meningitis hyper-endemic countries in Africa, as the region recorded a 50 per cent jump in annual meningitis cases in 2023.
World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April, focusses on achieving Universal Health Coverage.
This year’s theme, “My health, my right,” underscores the essential need for accessible, quality healthcare for all.
WHD is observed annually on 7 April as a global health awareness day, offering an opportunity to spotlight a specific health problem or issue deserving special attention worldwide.