Saturday, October 10, 2026

Health

February 17, 2026

Fight against preventable diseases also your responsibility, Tinubu tells traditional, religious leaders

Mr Tinubu urged traditional rulers to monitor the functionality of primary healthcare facilities in their communities

President Bola Tinubu
February 17, 2026

First lady inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme campaign

Mrs Tinubu advised wives of governors across the nation to also support the advocacy.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
February 17, 2026

Breathing in micro plastics can damage lungs, study warns

New research has shown that breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs.

X-ray of lungs
February 16, 2026

Two health workers die from Lassa fever, 13 hospitalised: NCDC 

Mr Idris called on states to establish operational isolation centres.

NCDC
February 16, 2026

Lassa Fever: Bauchi govt confirms 11 cases, four deaths 

Mr Oguwche said that over 60 suspected cases of the virus were reported in the state so far.

Mouse
February 16, 2026

70% of Nigerians living with epilepsy are untreated, neurological scientists say

They warned that the country faces a major public health and social challenge if urgent policy interventions are not implemented.

Epilepsy
February 16, 2026

AU leaders push for full ratification of AMA treaty

The AU has renewed pressure on the remaining 24 member states to ratify AMA to safeguard the continent against substandard and falsified medical products.

AU leaders
February 16, 2026

Katsina govt conducts free eye surgeries for 1,000 residents

The exercise was carried out at the Old Market Eye Hospital in Katsina from February 7 to 11, 2026.

Eye clinic
February 15, 2026

Six-year-old survivor, foundation seek free childhood cancer treatment in Nigeria 

Mr Ebong noted that many Nigerians, especially men, were avoiding hospital visits until it was too late.

YOUNG CANCER PATIENT
February 15, 2026

We exceeded national measles immunisation target: Enugu Govt. 

Mr Ugwu attributed the achievement to “field commitment and inter-ministerial collaboration.”

Enugu state logo