With 24,062 cases, Kano accounts for the highest number of suspected diphtheria cases, making up a significant portion of the total outbreak in Nigeria.
Yobe recorded 5,330 cases, while Katsina had 3,939 cases, reinforcing the concentration of diphtheria in northern states.
Bauchi and Borno report similar case counts, with 3,066 and 3,035 cases, respectively.
Kaduna (777 cases) and Jigawa (364 cases) report fewer cases but remain part of the seven states contributing to 96.6% of the outbreak.
Other states combined report 1,405 cases, showing that diphtheria is largely a regional issue.
Northern states dominate the case count, signaling potential regional healthcare and vaccination disparities.
The boneless beef price recorded the largest increase of more than ₦3,620 on average, followed closely by dried catfish (+₦3,619.35) and frozen chicken (+₦3,583.82).
Prices of major animal proteins have more than doubled, with price increases ranging from ₦1,900 to ₦3,630 on average.
The top 20 food items saw price hikes of at least ₦1,900.
The cost of a medium-sized crate of eggs more than tripled between May 2023 and December 2024.
There are 3,112 dentists in Nigeria as of 2022, highlighting the limited availability of dental professionals in a population of over 200 million.
The Southwest geopolitical zone has the highest number of dentists, totaling 1,176 (37.8%), indicating a concentration of dental services in this region.
Collectively, the North (Northwest, North Central, and Northeast) has only 687 dentists, which is approximately 22% of the total, showcasing significant regional disparities in healthcare access.
The Southeast zone has the fewest dentists, with only 141 (4.5%), underlining a shortage of dental professionals in this region.
The concentration of dentists in zones like the Southwest likely reflects urbanization trends, leaving rural areas in other regions underserved.
From hangouts with friends to family outings during the holiday season, quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have become an important part of Nigeria's social ecosystem. These businesses are landmarks in cities and important players in the growing food delivery business.
Chicken Republic is the largest QSR in Nigeria by outlet count, with nearly 200 outlets. It dwarfs its closest rival, Kilimanjaro, with over two times its 84 outlets. In third and fourth are Coldstone Creamery and Domino's Pizza, signalling a potential interest in QSRs that have narrowed menus among Nigerians.
Birth asphyxia is a condition where a baby does not receive sufficient oxygen before, during, and after birth. It is a leading cause of early neonatal mortality and was selected as an indicator in the assessment of the management of maternal and neonatal complications in Nigeria.
The percentage of health facilities surveyed that provide appropriate treatment for birth asphyxia varies from as low as 19.4% in the North West to as high as 50.3% in the South-South. With no zone exceeding 50%, significant gaps remain in reducing infant mortality in Nigeria.
Management of maternal and neonatal health complications is crucial to reducing maternal and infant mortality rates in Nigeria. In a newly released National Health Facility Report 2023 by the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, competence in managing postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) varies across zones and states.
PPH is a situation where a woman experiences heavy bleeding after giving birth and is the leading cause of maternal mortality. Across the health facilities surveyed, the North East has the highest percentage of facilities providing appropriate treatment for PPH at 50.2%, which reflects the generally low provision of the needed care for PPH across the country.
The distribution of doctors across Nigeria shows disparities, with regional inequities in healthcare professionals. The North East, with only 2,420 doctors, has the lowest number of doctors among all geopolitical zones. This is less than half of the North West's total and significantly lags behind the South West, which leads with 13,624 doctors. The gender gap is also evident, as there are more male doctors across all regions.
Lagos State stands out with 7,385 doctors, far surpassing the next in line, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Meanwhile, five of the six states in the North East rank among the bottom ten states.
N.B. Unspecified bar represents doctors with unverifiable location identities.
The distribution of doctors across Nigeria shows disparities, with regional inequities in healthcare professionals. The North East, with only 2,420 doctors, has the lowest number of doctors among all geopolitical zones. This is less than half of the North West's total and significantly lags behind the South West, which leads with 13,624 doctors. The gender gap is also evident, as there are more male doctors across all regions.
Lagos State stands out with 7,385 doctors, far surpassing the next in line, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. Meanwhile, five of the six states in the North East rank among the bottom ten states.
N.B. Unspecified bar represents doctors with unverifiable location identities.
