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Gaza Gwamna

January 29, 2026

Nasarawa govt. donates dialysis machines, infectious disease centre to FUTH Lafia

The Commissioner for Health, Gaza Gwamna, said the intervention was meant to strengthen the institution for improved service delivery.

Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH), Lafia
October 14, 2025

Nasarawa govt calls for regular check-ups to prevent mental illness

He explained that regular check-ups can help identify early signs of mental health issues.

General hospital in Nasarawa
September 26, 2025

22.3% of families in Nasarawa embraced family planning: Commissioner

Mr Gwamna said the milestone was achieved through increased awareness by the government in collaboration with partners.

Family planning
August 7, 2025

Nasarawa govt targets one million children for seasonal malaria chemoprevention

The commissioner said the state targeted children between three and 59 months across all 13 local government areas with free malaria prevention drugs.

Malaria
May 1, 2025

Nasarawa assembly partners health agencies to apprehend quacks

Nasarawa State House of Assembly has reiterated its readiness to partner health agencies to tackle quackery in the sector.

Nasarawa State House of Assembly
December 17, 2024

First Lady offers N200,000 grant each to 250 elderly in Nasarawa

Mrs Tibubu said the scheme was designed to support the welfare of the elderly aged 65 and above annually in the 36 states and the FCT.

Nasarawa state map
October 11, 2024

Rabies: Nasarawa govt mandates residents to vaccinate dogs

The Nasarawa State government has mandated state residents to vaccinate their dogs to guard against rabies and prevent the spread of the disease

Rabid Dog
July 30, 2024

Hepatitis: Nasarawa to screen 2.4 million residents by 2030

The commissioner said, “We have established a state viral hepatitis desk to localise the national guidelines and ensure swift access to services.”

Hepatitis test (Credit: National Today)
July 29, 2024

Nasarawa varsity partners state government to tackle hepatitis

Mr Damina said the Governor Abdullahi Sule-led administration would continue to proactively tackle health challenges confronting the public.

Governor Abdullahi Sule
July 1, 2024

No confirmed cases of cholera in Nasarawa: Commissioner

However, Mr Gwamna said that 29 suspected cases of cholera were recorded in two of the state’s 13 local government areas.

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