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Maiduguri, On a quiet morning in Maiduguri, Musa Bamaiyi Joseph watched laboratory staff move samples into new freezers.
“These machines didn’t survive the flood,” he said softly. “Now, we can work again. Without fear.”

This intervention demonstrates a simple truth: reliable laboratory infrastructure is essential to protecting children from preventable diseases.

Abuja, A disease surveillance officer in Sokoto State notices a rise in suspected cholera cases through a digital reporting system. The alert triggers a rapid response, helping to contain the spread before it grows.

At a primary health centre in Kebbi State, a pregnant woman is able to deliver safely. The facility has trained staff, stable electricity, working equipment and a clear referral system.

In Abuja, public health experts review data from across the country. They track risks, guide decisions and support responses that protect millions of people.

Bauchi, Data-driven, community-led vaccination is enabling children who have never received any vaccines (zero-dose) in Bauchi State to be reached, demonstrating how targeted action can close immunisation gaps at scale.

In Tumfafi Ward, Shira Local Government Area of Bauchi State, Jamila Muhammad approaches a vaccination post, something she had previously avoided. Her decision reflects a wider shift across underserved communities, where integrated, primary health care–based vaccination is reaching children who have not received any routine vaccines.

Abuja, Twenty‑seven‑year‑old Godiya Tumba walked several kilometres with her two children to reach a temporary health outreach in Wuro Jabbe, Adamawa State. Neither child had completed routine vaccinations.

“I came because they explained why vaccines matter,” she said. “Nobody had ever told me like this before.”

Her experience reflects a wider reality across Nigeria: science saves lives only when people can access it, understand it, and trust it.

Abuja, In a decisive step to accelerate Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the World Health Organization (WHO) in Nigeria, on 14 April, convened ambassadors and heads of mission for its first Ambassadorial Health Diplomacy Roundtable in Abuja.

The meeting mobilised diplomatic alignment, resources and accountability to support the Government of Nigeria’s health sector reform agenda under the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) and its Sector-Wide Approach, and to deliver measurable health outcomes for all.

Makurdi, At the Lassa fever isolation centre in Makurdi, vigilance defines the standard of care. Every patient presenting with a persistent fever is managed carefully with enhanced infection prevention and control (IPC), not only to ensure timely and effective treatment but also to protect health workers and prevent further transmission.

Port Harcourt – Reliable electricity is more than a convenience. It is a lifeline for primary health care. Clean and dependable energy supports safe, equitable and resilient services.

Keffi – Women are at the frontline of Nigeria’s disease detection and response. Their work drives faster reporting, higher vaccination coverage and stronger trust between communities and health services.

Abuja, On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” Nigeria is highlighting how evidence-based approaches are strengthening public health and improving outcomes across the country.

Abuja – Nigeria has introduced lenacapavir, a new long‑acting injectable medicine for HIV prevention, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to reduce new infections and advance national HIV goals. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare launched the intervention with support from World Health Organization (WHO), the Global Fund, United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and partners.