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Makurdi, Lassa fever continues to pose a major public health challenge in Nigeria and across West Africa. Between 1 January and 10 August 2025, Nigeria reported more than 6939 suspected cases, including 849 confirmed cases and 159 deaths. Globally, Lassa fever remains a recurring epidemic threat in West Africa, with countries such as Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea also reporting cases in recent years.

Abuja, In a strategic effort to strengthen health systems and improve access to essential services, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (FMHSW) has launched a collaborative initiative to integrate sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) with communicable disease interventions. 

Abuja, Strengthening Frontline Capacity Nationwide
In response to a surge in cholera cases during the 2025 rainy season, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) and World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with UNICEF, WaterAid, and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), have launched an initiative to strengthen cholera preparedness and response.

Abuja, The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated with the Government of Nigeria and hepatitis stakeholders to raise awareness and promote early diagnosis and treatment for World Hepatitis Day 2025. The global event, observed annually on 28 July, raises awareness about viral hepatitis- an inflammation of the liver that can lead to chronic liver disease and liver cancer.

Jos, In 2021, Mrs. Sarah Abok, a 47-year-old mother from Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) in Plateau State, Nigeria, faced a life-altering diagnosis: cervical cancer. The news struck fear into her heart, not just for her own life, but for the future of her family. “I kept thinking about what would happen to my children if I didn’t survive,” Sarah recalls. The journey that followed was gruelling, involving invasive surgery and multiple rounds of chemotherapy.

Benin City,  – A deadly fever gripped Uselu’s markets in June 2025, revealing dengue fever’s threat. By July 10, 192 suspected cases, 93 confirmed, and one tragic death among the suspected cases spurred a swift response from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), and the Edo State Ministry of Health, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO)

Abuja – Health leaders, policymakers and development partners across Africa have renewed commitment to accelerate the implementation of the PEN-Plus strategy to significantly expand access to care for severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs).

Minna, 28 June, 2025 - In response to severe flooding that displaced thousands and disrupted health services in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, the World Health Organization (WHO) is working closely with state authorities and partners to address urgent health needs and restore access to essential care.
 

Abuja, When Kemi Adesina donated blood for the first time, she did not expect a call of appreciation. A colleague had shared an urgent request for O-negative blood on WhatsApp. Knowing her blood type matched, Kemi volunteered.

“I did it because it felt like the right thing to do,” said Kemi, a 28-year-old office assistant.

At the blood bank, the technician explained that her O-negative blood was rare and urgently needed to treat a man injured in a bus accident.

“I hate needles,” she said. “But I’m glad I went through with it. It saved a life.”

Abuja, 4 June, 2025 - The World Health Organization (WHO) and the TY Danjuma Foundation have formalized a US$ 2.26 million grant agreement to enhance health system resilience, improve maternal and child health, and revitalize primary health care in Nigeria’s underserved communities. The agreement was signed at a ceremony in United Nations House, Abuja, by Dr Walter Kazadi Mulombo, WHO Representative in Nigeria, and Lt. Gen. Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma (GCON, RTD), Founder and Emeritus Chairman of the TY Danjuma Foundation.