HIV Prevention: Kwara Rolls Out Free Twice-Yearly Injection
The Kwara State Government has taken a step ahead to curb new HIV infections with the rollout of a free, twice-yearly preventive injection, positioning itself among the first States to…
Kwara Records Drop In Malaria Cases in Pregnant Women, Children
By Rasheedat Iliyas The Kwara State Government says it has achieved significant reduction in malaria prevalence in the State, particularly in pregnant women and children. The State Commissioner for Health,…
Final Window for Fairness: AHF Nigeria Pushes for Binding Pandemic Equity Deal
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has appealed to World Health Organization (WHO) member states to take decisive action and finalize a strong, legally binding Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) Annex…
Radio Initiative Targets Pediatric HIV, Amplifies Mother to Child Transmission Awareness
By Alfred Ajayi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria has introduced a community-focused radio programme, “Mentor Mothers,” aimed at reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV and improving maternal health outcomes across…
Kwara Moves to Strengthen Cosmetics Safety Regulation
By Rasheedat Oladotun-Iliyas (Featured Image: AI Generated Cosmetic products) The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to improve cosmetics safety and protect public health through the development of a…
Polio Campaign: Kwara Parents Urged to Present Children for Immunisation
Parents and caregivers in Kwara State have been advised to make their children available for the polio immunisation campaign, begining on Sunday. The Social Mobilisation Officer of the Kwara State…
Digital Health Promise vs Patient Reality: How Lagos’ Ilera Eko Scheme Reflects Nigeria’s DPI Ambitions and Its Gaps
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal (Image: The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. Photo Credit: Lagos State) When Olayiwola Johnson, a Lagos State civil servant, needed treatment for a…
CSOs in Nigeria Warn Against ‘Vaccine Apartheid’ in New Pandemic Deal
By Alfred Ajayi Civil society organisations and health advocates have warned that the world may be heading toward another era of “vaccine apartheid” unless global powers particularly the European Union…
AU Leaders Push for Full Ratification of African Medicines Agency Treaty
By Alfred Ajayi African leaders have renewed calls for the full operationalisation of the African Medicines Agency (AMA), urging the remaining 24 Member States of the African Union (AU) to…
ICD 2026: AHF, stakeholders organize road walk, call for responsible condom use in Anambra
By Alfred Ajayi The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, in partnership with the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA) and other stakeholders, has led a road walk in Awka to…