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NIMR Unveils 400,000-Sample Biobank to Boost Nigeria-Focused Disease Research
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research has said its biobank, which contains over 400,000 biological samples, could significantly advance research into diseases prevalent in Nigeria. Director-General of the institute, Prof.
Mpox infection in pregnancy linked to high risk of fetal loss, study finds
The researchers noted that the rate of fetal loss observed in the study — about 45 per cent — is substantially higher than typical background rates in sub-Saharan Africa, underscoring the likely role of the virus in driving these outcomes.
Top Chinese Scientists Visit NIMR, Seek Joint Research on Vaccines, Infectious Diseases
Speaking during the engagement, Prof. Gao said the visit was part of efforts to strengthen scientific cooperation with African institutions in addressing shared public health challenges.
NIMR Study Warns of Malaria Resurgence as Net Usage Declines
Researcher urges sustained ITN coverage, climate-informed interventions The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has raised fresh concerns over a possible resurgence of malaria in Nigeria, warning that gains recorded
Bavarian Nordic Seeks Approval to Extend Mpox Vaccine Use to Children
MVA-RNA Danish vaccine manufacturer, Bavarian Nordic, has submitted clinical data to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval to extend the use of its mpox and smallpox vaccine to children
Drug-Resistant Infections Rising in Nigeria – NIMR Researcher Raises Alarm
A senior scientist at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Dr. Emelda Chukwu, has warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming one of Nigeria’s most dangerous and underestimated
A Billion People at Risk from Uncontrolled Hypertension, New WHO Shows
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its second Global Hypertension Report, showing that 1.4 billion people lived with hypertension in 2024, yet just over one in five have it
WHO Urges Africa to Strengthen Patient Safety for Mothers, Newborns
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called on African countries to step up efforts to protect children and newborns from preventable harm in health care, as the region joined the
Lagos Launches NHSRII Workshop to Strengthen Health Governance
… Focus on data-driven planning, SWAp, accountability tools In a strategic move to enhance leadership, coordination, and evidence-based planning in its health sector, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has
GTCO Autism Conference: Adako Urges Use of AI to Unlock Neurodiverse Learning
… Calls for Investment in Local, Inclusive Education Technologies Executive Director of the Education for Autism Initiative, Oyeyemi Adako, has advocated the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative
WHO recommends injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention
… at ongoing 13th International AIDS Society Conference (IAS 2025) on HIV Science, in Kigali, Rwanda. The World Health Organization (WHO) released today new guidelines recommending the use of
RIGO Inc. debuts to empower Nigerian healthcare with finance, tech solutions
To ensure that Nigeria’s health sector improves through seamless financing and technology solutions, the former NucleusIS Africa has been rebranded to RIGO Incorporated. RIGO Incorporated is an African technology
Diphtheria kills 3 children in Zaria
No fewer than three children have died, and six others infected, following a suspected diphtheria outbreak in Zaria, Kaduna State. The Executive Secretary of Kaduna State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr
Economic empowerment of HIV patients boosts adherence to antiretroviral drugs – Study
A pilot study by NIMR’s Grant Monitoring and Evaluation unit shows that adherence failure to ARVs could be reduced if patients benefit from some form of economic empowerment. Inability of
Bayelsa records 98% immunisation coverage
Bayelsa State has recorded a 98 per cent coverage in the first round of the 2025 National Immunisation Plus Days (NIPDs) programme conducted from the May 3 to May 6.
UNICEF laments diversion of malnourished children’s food in N’East
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), on Tuesday, raised an alarm over diversion and reselling of Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), which is meant for over half a million malnourished children
WHO warns of mass nurse emigration from Africa
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised an alarm as 42 per cent of nurses in Africa reported intentions to emigrate, posing a significant threat to the region’s already strained
NCDC raises alarm over antimicrobial resistance impact
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has raised alarm over the life-threatening impact of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Director-General, NCDC Dr Jide Idris, raised the alarm on Saturday
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians on counterfeit antimalarial tablets in circulation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday alerted the public of the presence of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets circulating under the brand name Aflotin 20/120
Joy, relief as GMC links poor communities with essential services in Enugu
Almost a year after the loss of her two children, the young woman is still too traumatized to tell her story. But neighbours remember her ordeal. Her baby had suddenly
Lagos confirmed 10 cases diphtheria outbreak in 3 months
Health authorities intensify response efforts Lagos State has recorded 10 confirmed cases of diphtheria between January 1 and March 27, 2025, as health authorities intensify efforts to curb the outbreak.
Over 30,000 TB cases in Lagos undetected in 2024
Stakeholders say Nigeria must scale up efforts to end scourge Amid statistics showing that the country recorded over 383,000 TB cases in 2024 with Lagos State alone reporting 19,052 cases—far
FG appoints Prof. Olusegun Ojo as pioneer CMD of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure
The Federal Government has appointed Prof. Olusegun Sylvester Ojo as the pioneer Chief Medical Director of the FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State with effect from March 5, 2025. Up
PAN expresses worry over meningitis, diphtheria outbreak
Says episodic outbreaks reflect failure of immunization programme The paediatric Association of Nigeria (PAN) has expressed dismay about the outbreak of vaccine-preventable diseases in some parts of the country and
Diphtheria outbreak: Lagos activates emergency response in Kings College
Begins mass Vaccination as commissioner calls for calm The Lagos State Government has activated its Emergency Response Committee, following the outbreak of diphtheria in the boarding house of King’s College,