West African Leaders Commit to Advance Lassa Fever Vaccine For the Region
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In an historic moment for regional solidarity and leadership, West African Ministers of Health pledge their joint commitment to advance the development…
Global Experts to Convene in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference
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Leading scientists, researchers, public health advocates, policymakers, and health practitionersfrom across the globe will converge in Abidjan from 8 to 11 September…
Health Ministry To Host National Policy Dialogue on Healthcare Financing, and Universal Health Coverage
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The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMOHSW), is set to convene a High-level National Policy Dialogue under the theme: “Reimagining…
Strengthening Local Food Fortification to Combat Malnutrition in Nigeria
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Nigeria continues to face one of the highest burdens of malnutrition globally, with 32% of children under five stunted and millions of…
Global UNVEIL Initiative Launches to Fast‑Track Lassa fever Vaccine Development
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GALVESTON, Texas – Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch’s Galveston National Laboratory have been awarded up to $6.4 million in funding…
Nigeria Health Watch Announces Fellows for the 2025 Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship
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Nigeria Health Watch is pleased to announce the selection of 10 fellows for the Solutions Journalism West Africa Fellowship, a four-month programme…
Nigeria Health Watch Launches Inaugural Science Policy Communication Fellowship to Bridge the Gap Between Research and Policy
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In a bold step toward advancing evidence-informed policymaking in Nigeria, Nigeria Health Watch is proud to announce the official launch of its…
Nigeria Inaugurates First NHIA Governing Council to Drive Universal Health Coverage
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The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated the first-ever Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), following the enactment of…
National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) Convenes 7th National Council on AIDS (NCA) Meeting in Lagos
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The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is pleased to announce the convening of the 7th National Council on AIDS…
WAHO Announces Revised Dates for 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference: 8th to 12th September 2025
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Bobo-Dioulasso, June 25, 2025—The West African Health Organization (WAHO) has officially announced revised dates for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference…
Nigeria to Host 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in 2026
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Nigeria will host the 5th Global High-Level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) on 29–30 June 2026 in Abuja. This marks the…
Nigeria Health Watch to Host Webinar on the Role of Frameworks in Combating Misinformation in the Digital Age
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Abuja, Nigeria – June 26, 2025 – As misinformation continues to threaten public health, democratic stability, and social cohesion, Nigeria Health Watch…
SECOND EDITION OF THE SOLUTIONS JOURNALISM MASTERCLASS FOR NIGERIAN NEWSROOM EDITORS
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July 28 – 30, 2025 (Transforming Nigerian newsrooms with solutions-focused reporting) CALL FOR APPLICATION The Second Edition of the Solutions Journalism Masterclass…
Lagos, Katsina Governors and Minister of State for Health to Headline NHEA 2025 as Healthcare Icons Receive National Honours
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The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Dikko Umar Radda, and the Minister of State for…