‘Nigeria’s health system performing at 45% capacity’

African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP) has said Nigeria’s health system is performing at only 45 per cent, below the African regional average of 56 per cent.

by Ijeoma Nwanosike (Lagos) and Adamu Abuh (Abuja)

Senate endorses ₦140b budget for North Central Development Commission

by John Akubo, Abuja

Limited lab diagnostics undermining acute febrile illness management

by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze, Abuja

Stakeholders seek communities’ cooperation in HIV impact survey

by Ijeoma Nwanosike

Tinubu assigns portfolios to NCDC executive directors

by Jimisayo Opanuga

Poor infection control, delayed care fuel Lassa Fever in health workers - NCDC

by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze in Abidjan Côte d'Ivoire

Floods, lack of potable water worsen cholera epidemic in 34 states

by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze, Abuja

NCDC warns of rising cholera, yellow fever, dengue cases

by Nkechi Onyedika-Ugoeze, Abuja

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 145 deaths as fatality rate increases

by NAN

Reps summon NCDC over alleged release of gaseous substances in Abuja

by Guardian Nigeria

Lassa fever death toll hits 143 as Nigeria records new infections

by Guardian Nigeria

Lassa fever: Nigeria reports rising deaths despite national response efforts

by NAN

Five states account for 90% of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria in 2025

by Olayide Soaga

NGO urges FG to release 2025 approved infection control budget

by Najib Sani, Gombe

One injured as hoodlums hijack protest in Abuja

by Olayide Soaga

Reps order compulsory nationwide diphtheria vaccination

by Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja

Taraba tops fatalities as Nigeria records 138 Lassa fever deaths in 15 states

by Olayide Soaga

Group commends Tinubu for appointing youth advocate to NCDC board

by Ifeanyi Ibeh

Adodo's NCDC appointment shows youth inclusion in governance — Okpe

by Adamu Abuh, Abuja

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