Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens the effective prevention and treatment of an ever-increasing range of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi. AMR occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites...

Smoking, vaping or eating marijuana is linked to a significantly higher risk of heart attack and stroke, even if a person had no existing heart conditions and did not smoke...

Amidst mounting apprehension and social media reports of a disease outbreak in Nafada Local Government Area of Gombe State, Health Commissioner Dr. Habu Dahiru has confirmed suspected cases of Cerebrospinal...

Motion on the Need to Introduce Mandatory Drug Testing for Secondary School Students in Nigeria sponsored by Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun, Representing Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, Lagos State. The House...

A delegation from the Media Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social Behavior Change/Risk Communication (Media-EIS) Fellowship visited the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, February 16, 2024....

The prevailing weather conditions favours the prevalence of meningitis and as such; The weather conditions for the areas in red are highly favourable for meningitis outbreak, While the conditions of...

Health workers, continuous and appropriate use of infection prevention and control methods is crucial to protect yourself from Healthcare-Associated Infections and further spread in the community. 🔗Download our National Guideline...

SciCheck Digest A Swiss study found that after a COVID-19 booster, less than 3% of people briefly had a slightly elevated blood level of a protein that can be a...

This is a recap of a video on antimicrobial resistance translated into Hausa. If you cannot understand Hausa, you can enjoy the English subtitles.

Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce a call for entries for the fourth edition of the #PreventEpidemicsNaija Journalism Awards ceremony. Since 2021, Nigeria Health Watch has rewarded journalists for...