Lawmaker Introduces National Health Emergency Bill In Senate

A National Health Emergency Bill has been introduced for the first reading in the Senate.

FG to build 3 more VVF hospitals for poor, vulnerable says Minister

Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says Federal Government is planning to build three more Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) hospitals in the country to make treatment accessible to the poor and vulnerable.

31m children immunised against polio in northern Nigeria

The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, says more than 31 million children have been immunised as part of Federal Government’s efforts t

WHO director for Africa begins 3-day visit to Nigeria on Monday

Dr Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, is expected to begin a three-day official visit to Nigeria on Monday, a statement has said.

Mrs Buhari launches anti-genital mutilation campaign next week

Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Buhari, is to launch a report next week detailing the prevalence of female genital mutilation in Nigeria as part of a zero-tolerance campaign against the practice.

Preliminary findings by the report show female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM) are most prevalent in the six states of Imo, Ebonyi, Osun, Ekiti, Oyo and Lagos.

Ai'sha Buhari launches maternal, child healthcare week in Kebbi

The wife of the President Hajiya Aisha Buhari has flagged-off the Maternal and New- Born Child Health (MNCH) week in Jega Local Government Area in Kebbi state.