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public health

June 10, 2026

Pharmaceutical firm mobilises secondary, university students against malaria 

Mr Iloabanafor said the initiative had already generated interest among students nationwide.

ANOPHELES STEPHENSI MOSQUITO
August 18, 2025

64% of Nigerian firstborn sons more likely to fail paternity test: New DNA Survey

According to the report, firstborn children are significantly more likely to have negative paternity test results compared to non-firstborn children.

DNA and Nigerian babies
May 22, 2025

Ex-governor Oyetola’s aide cautions APC Osun aspirants against ‘do or die’ politics

Mr Olamiju said that the need for sportsmanship was important to achieve the party’s desired victory in the 2026 governorship election.

APC LOGO
June 15, 2024

Ogun moves against cholera outbreak, rolls out precautionary measures

The state government advised residents to drink safe water which is either boiled or chlorinated.

Cholera logo
May 31, 2024

WHO alarmed by high number of dengue fever cases

By the end of April, the WHO received reports of 7.6 million cases from across 90 countries, including parts of southern Europe.

DENGUE MOSQUITO
May 23, 2024

FG to commence emission testing on imported vehicles

The federal government says it will soon commence vehicular emission testing on imported vehicles.

Imported cars
January 27, 2024

Jigawa government sets up mobile courts for sanitation offences

The sanitation law demands that residents clean their homes and neighbourhoods every last Saturday of the month.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
December 23, 2023

Infectious diseases society urges govts’ investment in health security, workforce 

The society urged governments at all levels to improve domestic funding of health security.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
September 11, 2023

Kenya raises concerns as addicts inject animal tranquilisers as heroin alternative

The agency said urgent action is required to prevent further harm to individuals struggling with addiction and to safeguard public health.

NACADA
August 18, 2023

Multiple Taxation: Hotel owners in Abuja task FG on harmonisation of taxes

President of the Hotel Owners Forum Abuja said that such harmonisation would boost revenue generation for hotels and government.

Hotel Owners Forum Abuja