The National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC), with support from the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S CDC), has inaugurated an electronic platform to fast-track health research processes.

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) of the Federal Ministry of Health says Artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) have been recommended for treatments of malaria in Nigeria.

Health sector stakeholders have raised concerns over the alarming rate of unsafe abortions in Nigeria, which records approximately 610,000 cases annually.

A Cardiologist, Dr Henry Onwualu, has identified 10 factors that contribute to unhealthy heart function, urging the public to prioritise heart health through preventive measures and lifestyle modification.

A Medical Imaging Scientist, Dr Livinus Abonyi, has called for proper regulation and control of foods and drugs being consumed to checkmate the increasing incidence of diabetes among Nigerians.

The National Agency for Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has warned bakers and table water producers in Nasarawa State against unwholesome practices or face sanctions.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has launched the West Africa Regional Technical Advisory Committee (ReTAC).

The Borno State Ministry of Health has declared a cholera outbreak in the state.

The Cope and Live Mental Health Awareness Foundation, an NGO, based in Enugu state, has advocated using exposure therapy in psychological treatment for people living with excessive fear and anxiety.

No fewer than 1.1 million children are being targeted in the forthcoming Anambra State 2024 integrated Measles Campaign to protect children and reduce the burden of the disease.