WHO Launches Upgraded Early-Warning System to Prevent Global Health Crises 

Adetutu A, The Insights 17 October 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential

Tinubu Orders Mandatory Health Insurance in MDAs. 

Adetutu A, The Insights 5 September 2025

President Bola Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has directed that all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must implement compulsory health insurance in line with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022. This move is aimed at improving access to healthcare and ensuring Nigerians are better protected against health-related financial burdens.  What

Nestlé and FG Launch National Campaign to Improve Water Quality in Nigeria 

Adetutu A, The Insights 10 July 2025

Nestlé Nigeria,. Nestlé Nigeria, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, has launched a National Water Quality Advocacy Campaign to promote clean and safe water practices across the country. The goal is to raise awareness, educate communities, and drive stakeholder engagement on water safety and sustainable usage.  The campaign was

Ondo State, WHO, and Partners Join Forces to Promote Child Immunization During African Vaccination Week 

Adetutu A, The Insights 8 May 2025

Photo Credit: World Health Organization In celebration of the 14th African Vaccination Week (AVW), the Ondo State Government, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), UNICEF, and other health stakeholders, united to raise awareness and provide free vaccines to children. The event took place from April 24 to 30, […]

NAFDAC Launches Mobile Tools to Fight Fake Drugs in Nigeria’s North-East 

Adetutu A, The Insights 30 April 2025

NAFDAC DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched two new mobile tools—Scan 2 Verify and the Green Book App—to tackle the spread of counterfeit drugs, particularly in Nigeria’s North-East region.  The tools were unveiled at a two-day sensitization workshop held in Gombe, bringing together key […]

Abuja Truck Explosion: Nigerians Urged to Donate Blood for Victims 

Adetutu A, The Insights 20 March 2025

National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) The National Blood Service Agency (NBSA) has called on Nigerians, particularly residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to donate blood to support victims of the tragic tanker explosion that occurred along the Aya-Karu expressway in Abuja.  Urgent Need for Blood Donations  In a statement released on Thursday, the Director

World Kidney Day 2025: Preventing Risks and Promoting Early Detection 

Adetutu A, The Insights 13 March 2025

Every year, World Kidney Day is observed on the second Thursday of March to raise awareness about kidney health and the importance of preventive measures. This year, the global campaign, marked on March 13, 2025, highlights the theme: “Are Your Kidneys, OK? Detect Early, Protect Kidney Health.  With kidney disease affecting 850 million people worldwide, […]

How Nigeria Can Overcome Neglected Tropical Diseases with Continued Support

Adetutu A, The Insights 29 November 2024

Neglected Tropical Diseases affect millions of Nigerians – ARDnig Neglected Tropical Diseases affect millions of Nigerians, but efforts led by the End Fund and local organizations aim to eliminate them by 2030. Through partnerships, funding, and community engagement, significant progress is being made. More support is needed to sustain this vital fight. 

NAFDAC Boss Warns Against Fake and Counterfeit Drugs 

Adetutu A, The Insights 27 September 2024

Nafdac DG, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has raised an alarm about the high level of fake, substandard, and counterfeit drugs circulating in Nigeria. Speaking at a sensitisation programme in Ibadan, Oyo State, she expressed deep concern over the […]

Nigeria’s Federal Government Approves N1.455 Trillion for Road Projects

Adetutu A, The Insights 31 July 2024

President Bola Tinubu Approved N1.455 Trillion for road Project – ARDnig The Nigerian Federal Government has approved a massive investment of N1.455 trillion for road construction projects across thirteen states, enhancing key routes like the Abeokuta-Iboro-Ilaro Road and the Benin-Akure-Ilesha Road. Additionally, the government is procuring 7,887 dialysis