Sunday, August 16, 2026

Health

November 15, 2025

NEDC, MWAN screen 1,000 women for cervical cancer in Bauchi

The exercise was the second phase conducted by NEDC and MWAN in 2025.

North-East Development Commission (NEDC).
November 15, 2025

Dental association warns Nigerians against careless oral habits

Mr Elias warned against the practice of using the teeth to open bottle drinks

A persons teeth used to illustrate the story.
November 14, 2025

Stockout: CSOs urge FG to immediately release vaccine funds, warn millions children at risk

The groups warned that delays in releasing immunisation funds were pushing the country toward a national emergency.

VACCINES
November 14, 2025

NPOOTS donates prosthetic limbs worth N10 million to amputees in Rivers

Mr Ugorji noted that the donation was part of NPOOTS’ annual commitment to enhancing self-reliance among amputees nationwide.

Prosthetic limbs
November 14, 2025

Gov. Soludo’s wife warns junk foods fuelling diabetes in Nigeria

The governor’s wife urged Nigerians to adopt healthier lifestyles as a key step to reducing the growing burden of diabetes in the country.

Nonye Soludo
November 14, 2025

NPHCDA says reforming PHCs to improve access, functionality

“The next phase is to double down on what is working, scale up interventions, strengthen accountability, and accelerate results,” the official said.

November 14, 2025

Jigawa councils commit to ODF sustainability

The exercise was organised by Jigawa State Ministry of Water Resources, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund.

November 14, 2025

NMA seeks more dental faculty nationwide

Mr Audu said the dental profession has made significant progress and plays a pivotal role within the NMA and the country’s healthcare delivery system.

DOCTORS
November 13, 2025

Nigeria’s health reforms replicable for countries across continent: Africa CDC

The Africa CDC director-general noted that Nigeria’s reforms align with continental priorities to reduce dependence on Official Development Assistance (ODA).

Africa CDC
November 13, 2025

TB cases fall for first time since 2020, says WHO

The World Health Organisation says tuberculosis cases are on a downward trajectory for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020.

Tuberculosis patient