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Health

November 26, 2025

Ondo assembly urges ministry to improve healthcare

Mr Ogunmolasuyi commended the state health insurance scheme for its prompt response and dedication to residents’ wellness.

Ondo state logo
November 26, 2025

Registrar urges teamwork among dental technologists to drive quality oral healthcare

Mr Bappah said each member of the team played a vital and complementary role in ensuring that patients received the highest standard of care.

Teeth
November 26, 2025

Condom distribution in Nigeria reduced by 55%, UNAIDS says

Launching its 2025 World AIDS Day report, Overcoming Disruption, Transforming the AIDS Response, UNAIDS warned that the global HIV response is facing its worst setback in decades.

Condom
November 25, 2025

Tinubu appoints Baguda as MD, federal neuro-psychiatric hospital in Sokoto

Mr Gada expressed appreciation for the president’s recognition.

November 25, 2025

Polio: Jigawa govt targets 1.5 million children for immunisation

About 2,015 ad hoc teams had been deployed for the exercise across the state’s 27 local government areas.

Immunisation
November 25, 2025

Africa, Europe can shape fairer global system: UN Secretary-General

Mr Guterres outlined three priority areas for deeper cooperation, beginning with reforming a global financial system.

UN Secretary General António Guterres speaking at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland
November 25, 2025

FG installs solar hybrid grid at FMC Gusau

The federal government has installed a solar power system to enhance electricity supply and medical services at the Federal Medical Centre, Gusau.

Federal Medical Centre
November 24, 2025

Nigeria’s health sector funding still below global commitments, says Akpabio

He assured citizens of the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health architecture.

Godswill Akpabio
November 24, 2025

Kwara commences deworming of over 810,000 schoolchildren in 12 LGAs

According to her, the STH infections are caused by parasitic worms such as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.

A school child being dewormed
November 24, 2025

Afghan police destroy 10 tonnes of expired medicines

The provincial health office emphasised that no individual or business would be permitted to sell expired medicines or food products.

Afghan counter-narcotics police