Health & Wellness

USAID: Nigeria Scrambles to Cover $600 Million Health Funding Gap as EU Says It Cannot Bridge Shortfall

USAID: Nigeria Scrambles to Cover $600 Million Health Funding Gap as EU Says It Cannot Bridge Shortfall

In 2023, Nigeria received over $600 million in health assistance from the United States, covering about 20% of its national… Read More

5 months ago

Trump gets rid of over 95% of USAID staff

In a sweeping move, the Trump administration has drastically reduced the workforce of the United States Agency for International Development… Read More

6 months ago

Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu Appointed Acting WHO African Regional Director

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has announced the appointment of Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu… Read More

6 months ago

USAID: Top 10 U.S. Foreign Aid Recipients, Nigeria Amongst Four African Recipients

As the United States confronts a shift in its global role under President Donald J. Trump, foreign aid allocations—once a… Read More

6 months ago

Nurses, midwives on an indefinite strike from Friday in Ondo State

Ondo State nurses announced an indefinite strike on Friday, protesting inadequate pay and substandard working conditions. The strike was announced… Read More

6 months ago

US to withdraw from Paris Agreement January 2026

The United States of America has formally disclosed its intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, taking effect on… Read More

6 months ago

Kebbi State Government to Recruit 500 Health Workers, Absorb 390 GAVI Staff in 2025

The Kebbi State Government plans to strengthen its healthcare by recruiting 500 additional health workers and collaborating with the Global… Read More

6 months ago

Application for the National Health Fellows Programme Opens in Nigeria

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration has announced the opening of applications for the National Health Fellows Programme. A strategic initiative… Read More

6 months ago

World Bank Calls on Nigeria to Boost Nutrition Investment, Promises $23 Return for Every Dollar Spent

The World Bank has urged Nigeria to significantly increase its investment in nutrition, pointing to potential economic benefits of up… Read More

9 months ago

WHO Unveils Guidelines to Improve Clinical Trials

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday released guidance to improve the design, conduct and oversight of clinical trials in… Read More

10 months ago