Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The State Commissioner for Health

May 6, 2026

Meningitis killed 34 residents in nine Sokoto LGAs: Official 

Mr Abubakar-Wurno stated that children aged one to 15 were most affected.

Doctors in a hospital in Sokoto State
April 7, 2026

Plateau restates science-driven healthcare commitment on World Health Day

Mr Baamlong said the state’s adoption of science-based health actions had strengthened primary health care.

Map of Plateau State
March 24, 2026

World Tuberculosis Day: Kano govt intensifies fight, treats 720 patients

The commissioner said 913 persons were diagnosed with the disease in Kano, while 720 were successfully treated.

World Tuberculosis Day
February 20, 2026

Cholera: Japan donates medical supplies to strengthen Lagos’ preparedness

The commissioner commended the Japanese Government for complementing state interventions.

Cholera patients
December 4, 2025

Sokoto approves N1.8 billion for HIV kits, hospital renovations

The commissioner said each of the hospital project was N700 million each, with a six-month execution period.

Sokoto State
September 4, 2025

Ondo distributes insecticide treated nets to 3.6 million households

Mr Ajaka said that every household in the state would receive ITNs as part of the malaria prevention effort.

Mosquito nets
July 15, 2025

Osun govt. to sustain improved family planning uptake: Commissioner

Ololade Abatan, the state family planning coordinator, stated that 76,008 men and women had adopted family planning in the last three years of TCI intervention.

Family planning
April 2, 2025

Enugu govt. inaugurates free malaria treatment to combat surge

He also emphasised the importance of environmental management and control in addressing malaria.

Peter Mbah
December 3, 2024

Kwara targets 776,896 schoolchildren for deworming across 15 LGAs

Ms El-Imam described the deworming exercise as a critical initiative for the health and well-being of children and communities.

School children
October 21, 2024

Enugu govt. announces outbreak of cholera, urges residents to take precautions 

He said the ministry had initiated all necessary steps to de-escalate the situation.