Strengthening PHCs Through “Make Our Hospitals Work” Campaign

Tzar Oluigbo (Lead Writer) In the 1950s, the second-ever hospital was built in Igala land. Located in Ogugu community, Government Cottage Hospital was commissioned by the first Atta of the Igala community in Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. However, as time passed, the hospital moved from one government administration to the next, […]

A Silent Threat: Impact of Climate Change on Life Expectancy Rate in Nigeria

‘The climate crisis is a health crisis, but for too long, health has been a footnote in climate discussions,” Director-General, World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The recently concluded COP28 UN Climate Conference heralded a significant milestone with the inclusion of a Health Day, where health ministers in 123 countries signed the non-binding […]

Top Ten News Items on Health, 10 May 2024

FG Working Towards Zero-malaria Target – Minister. Bauchi loses children to severe acute malnutrition. Adamawa Govt confirms 42 deaths in fresh measles outbreak. Safe Motherhood Week: Oyo says deaths of mothers and children are unacceptable. TB prevention in children, still a major challenge in Nigeria. Outbreak Of Unidentified Disease Claims Three Lives, Affects Over 40 […]

Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Water Shortages in Nigerian Communities Could Undermine WASH Efforts

Hadiza Mohammed and Onyinye Oranezi (Lead Writers) It is generally accepted that water is life, yet basic access to water resources, especially in rural communities is a luxury. Water scarcity means poor access to water for drinking and basic hygiene practices such as hand washing, which may lead to disease outbreaks. Currently, many sections of […]

Strengthening Health Systems for Climate Change