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Health

November 19, 2025

WHO seeks legal safeguards for AI use in healthcare  

WHO urged countries to develop AI strategies that align with public health goals.

World Health Organization
November 19, 2025

Bauchi medical expert laments rising hypertension in pregnancy

An obstetrician, Habiba Ismail, has expressed concern over the rising cases of high blood pressure in pregnancy in Bauchi.

Nigerian pregnant women
November 19, 2025

Kenya on high alert after Marburg virus deaths in Ethiopia

While Kenya has not reported any cases, the KNPHI warned that significant cross-border movements from Ethiopia via airports and land borders pose a high risk of importation.

November 18, 2025

Antimicrobial resistance could cause 10 million deaths globally by 2050: FG

The minister said that AMR leads to treatment failures, prolonged illness, loss of livelihoods, higher production costs, and a threat to national economic development.

Idi Maiha
November 17, 2025

International talks on tobacco crackdown start in Geneva

The World Health Organisation (WHO) accused the tobacco industry of trying to lure children in particular with flavours such as jelly beans and candy floss.

Tobacco
November 17, 2025

HPV vaccines averted over one million cervical cancer deaths: Gavi

The alliance noted that an estimated 86 million girls were now protected against the leading cause of cervical cancer.

HPV vaccine
November 17, 2025

Vietnam proposes waiving hospital bills for near-poor, elderly over 75

The government had also proposed that from 2026, citizens would be entitled to at least one free annual health check-up or screening.

Hospital ward in Vietnam
November 17, 2025

Health workers at UCH Ibadan down tools indefinitely as resident doctors’ strike hits day 17

All UCH gates, except the main entrance, were closed and manned by some JOHESU members.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan
November 16, 2025

Ministry, ICPC sign deal to monitor health projects nationwide

He described the move as part of a renewed national commitment to integrity, trust, and collective progress.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
November 16, 2025

Kano govt. inaugurates SOHTC to strengthen disease control

Mr Ibrahim expressed confidence in the professional competence and dedication of the committee members.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf