Rural Nigerians face mounting challenges in accessing traditional medicine for malaria and typhoid treatment as deforestation worsens medicinal plant scarcity. ABDULWAHEED SOFIULLAHI reports In front of Muftau Ajao’s house in Isalu-Iseyin,

The report indicates global malaria cases grew by about 11 million compared to the year prior while fatalities remained nearly the same. The WHO report said Africa accounted for 95% of global malaria deaths.

World Malaria Report has once again signalled the need for African leaders, especially in Nigeria, to adopt effective measures to tackle the epidemic and improve the quality of life in the region.

World Malaria Report has shown that Nigeria accounted for an estimated 40 per cent of malaria cases and 46 per cent of deaths within the 10 High Burden to High Impact countries in 2023.

Interview - From fixing open gutters to educating kids about the importance of bed nets, a "whole-of-society" approach is needed to successfully shut down malaria, according to Michael Adekunle Charles,

NIGERIA stands out as one of the endemic countries for Noma in Africa, with about every 3 in 100 children in Nigeria having this fatal disease that is

The study highlights how climate change exacerbates vulnerabilities in Nigeria’s healthcare system, causing disruptions through flooding, heatwaves, and disease outbreaks. It emphasizes the urgent need for climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure,

It is troubling news that in 2023 Nigeria accounted for 40 percent of estimated malaria cases and 46 percent of estimated malaria deaths within the 10 High Burden to High Impact countries. The 2024 World Malaria Report published by the World Health Organisation (WHO) presented this worrying information.

Adekunle Gold pinpointed the challenges of maintaining one’s passion and drive in the face of Nigeria’s obstacles. He said that the environment can be draining, making it feel like a struggle to strive for excellence.

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has uncovered counterfeit versions of Paludex, a commonly used malaria treatment, circulating in Nigeria. These fake products include both Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets and a dry powder oral suspension for children,

Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Nigeria End Malaria Council, has urged intensified efforts to eradicate malaria in Nigeria while applauding the World Health Organization (WHO) for publishing the 2024 World Malaria Report, which outlines global progress and persistent challenges in malaria control.

Nigeria has begun rolling out a childhood vaccination program to help protect its youngest citizens from malaria, a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives each year. The initiative focuses on giving the first dose of the vaccine to infants at around five months old.