A survey identified maternal, newborn, and child health issues, infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, HIV, and the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases as major concerns.
Study reveals vaccines’ unparalleled impact, saving six lives per minute over 50 years.
DR-TB occurs when TB bacteria become resistant to at least one of the first-line existing TB medications.
Remi Tinubu urges all stakeholders to redouble their efforts in striving to eliminate TB by ensuring universal access to quality TB diagnosis and treatment services.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation ranks first in Africa and sixth in the world, accounting for about 4.6 per cent of the global TB burden.
The Gates MRI initiates Phase 3 trial for the M72/AS01E TB vaccine candidate in South Africa, to address a critical gap in TB prevention efforts.
In Nigeria, one person dies of TB every five minutes despite being a curable disease.
Nigeria’s vibrant youth population enlisted to wage war against Tuberculosis (TB) through innovative social media campaigns.
The Nigerian government initiates a transformative phase, harnessing the $933 million Global Fund grant to fortify health systems and combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria from 2024 to 2026.
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the administration’s dedication to boost health financing and industry, drawing support from global health partners.
World mosquito day spurs call for swift government action against malaria
Plateau state confirms over 2,000 tuberculosis cases in six months, reflecting increased public awareness and outreach efforts, as National Tuberculosis Testing Week begins.
WHO expands its five-year-old initiative to eradicate TB and highlights the pressing need for investment in new vaccine development.