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Health

February 2, 2026

How FCT lady died of snakebite in our facility: FMC Abuja

Ms Nwagene died on January 31, after suffering severe complications from a snakebite.

FMC Abuja, Ifunanya Nwagene
February 2, 2026

U.S. Policy: FG urged to fund HIV/AIDS services to save Nigerian youths

The sudden seizure of funds to fight HIV/AIDS following the U.S. recent policy on foreign aid will erode all achievements and put young Nigerians at risk, an expert has said.

Nigerian youths
January 31, 2026

Phone addiction can lead to mental health challenges, say experts 

The family health physician urged parents to always watch for the warning signs.

Hand holding a phone
January 30, 2026

Plateau includes NTD preventive measures in school health programme: Commissioner

Mr Baamlong announced that Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang approved the procurement of anti-snake venom for the treatment of snakebite.

Pupils in class
January 30, 2026

Africa CDC reports new mpox surges in Madagascar, Comoros

Mr Boum disclosed that Madagascar had reported 202 confirmed Mpox cases, within 20 of 114 health districts affected.

Monkeypox
January 30, 2026

Niger sustains NTD elimination drive, records suspected Buruli ulcer cases

Niger government has reaffirmed its commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases as the state records 11 cases of Buruli ulcer.

Patients in the hospital
January 30, 2026

PPSN seeks renewed collaboration to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

The call was made during the commemoration of World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Public hospital in Osun
January 30, 2026

Health commissioners move to strengthen child survival strategies

They spoke in Abuja on Thursday during a meeting on ‘Integrated Child Survival Advocacy’.

Health commissioners
January 30, 2026

Kogi unveils construction of model veterinary hospital

Kogi’s commissioner for livestock development, Olufemi Bolarin, handed over the site to the contractor in Osara, Adavi.

Kogi State model veterinary hospital Flagship Project
January 30, 2026

Stakeholders seek stronger action on methane accountability gaps

Stakeholders have called for urgent action to close methane accountability gaps, warning that unchecked emissions threaten lives and degrade the environment.

Emissions