The only drug that treats syphilis during pregnancy is in short supply. Untreated, the disease can pass to newborns, killing them or leaving them with disabilities. As cases rise sharply,...

In a robust effort to combat epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it is confronting a series of challenges head-on, according to...

The 2024 Photo Competition is open! WOAH has created a global photo competition to spotlight the crucial work carried out by animal health and welfare actors worldwide. The competition highlights...

The Cross River State Ministry of Health has confirmed the outbreak of measles at Navy and Penniel Primary schools in Calabar, the State capital. A notice from the ministry attributed...

Nemat Hajeebhoy is the Chief of Nutrition, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Nigeria. In this interview, Hajeebhoy, who was on a recent field visit to Kaduna State speaks on malnutrition...

In a historic feat, the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has marked a significant milestone by successfully performing the First Arthroscopic Reconstruction of Anterior Cruciate Ligament at its Orthopedics...

Last Month, residents of Nafada Local Government Area in Gombe State found themselves gripped by fear and uncertainty as a mysterious illness swept through their community, leaving a trail of...

Continued spread of Lassa fever in the country has raised concerns among stakeholders on measures to contain it, citing the need to intensify campaigns about personal and environmental hygiene. Lassa...

Tuberculosis (TB) has continued to have a devastating impact on the people of Nigeria, despite global efforts to combat it, requiring immediate attention from all stakeholders. A country with the...

"Every day, I see people who come to my shop unaware they're gradually taking their own lives," Mr. Joseph (not real name) lamented. During a recent field visit following an...