Africa Health Times

Reports come in daily from Nigeria’s military and other security formations, notifying the public of their officers exploits as they combat criminals comprising terrorists, bandits, herders, cattle rustlers, abductors, vandals and other…

The Nigerian government has revised its National Youth Policy to enable it to engage its young population better. The country said it recognized the ability of its youth to build the nation or pull it down without remedy. …

New research has shown it could cost over N3 million to treat prostate cancer in Nigeria. Cases of the disease, which is the third leading cause of cancer death in the country, has been on the high side in recent years.…

The Federal Government has launched two critical documents to enhance quality and standard in healthcare services in the Nigeria. The documents were Assessment Check-list for Federal Tertiary Hospitals and National Surgical,…

Marie Stopes Nigeria has said all its family planning clinics are offering uninterrupted services across the nation. In a statement made available to this newspaper on Thursday, the organization denied social media reports claiming its…

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, welcomes G7 health ministers’ call for strengthening primary health care in all countries, including the poorest, as well as the adoption of the G7 Primary Health Care Universal Knowledge Initiative.…

Isaac Ahemesah has been involved in the AIDS response for almost 25 years, the last 16 of which were spent working for UNAIDS in various positions across Africa. His most recent assignment has been as a Fast-Track Adviser in the UNAIDS…

The government of Nigeria has called for more support to enable  it provide additional support for persons affected by terrorism and other crises in its northeast region. Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, made the call on Monday while…

Already established in all 17 southern states. 11 states in Nigeria are yet to domesticate the Child Rights Act, and they are all from the country’s northern region. This was revealed Monday May 6, 2019 at a Two-day…

The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) an NGO  working towards the reduction of  maternal/under-5  morbidity and mortality rates in the Northern part of  Nigeria, has again raised the alarm over the federal government's failure…