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Health

November 12, 2025

FG seeks N150 billion to fund vaccine procurement, boost health financing

Mr Edun noted that health now accounted for more than five per cent of the national budget, up from just over three per cent previously.

VACCINES
November 12, 2025

FG, states reaffirm commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s health system

The NGF chairman hailed Mr Pate for championing a data-driven and results-oriented health system through the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint.

TINUBU AND SOME GOVERNORS
November 12, 2025

Nigeria records 850,000 preventable child deaths annually: Health Minister

The minister said that about 100 million cases of childhood pneumonia occur worldwide each year.

Muhammed Pate
November 12, 2025

FG developing digital infrastructure to integrate AI into healthcare

Mr Ojewale said, “We are building the NDHA to ensure all AI tools in health plug into a unified system.’’

Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
November 12, 2025

Katsina, UNICEF train toilet evacuators on safe disposal of human waste

Participating local government areas include Rimi, Batagarawa and Katsina.

UNICEF workers in Kano
November 12, 2025

Trump orders U.S. embassies to reject visa applications of fat Nigerians, other nationals

Mr Trump has announced plans to reject visa applications of certain fat people from Nigeria and other parts of the world.

Trump at airport
November 11, 2025

Nigeria recorded 17% drop in maternal deaths in 172 LGAs: Pate

Mr Pate said the reduction signals a major stride in the country’s drive to “crush maternal mortality.”

Pregnant Woman
November 11, 2025

Not all skin diseases are infectious, says dermatologist

The dermatologist called for inclusion of skin disorder care in the National Health Insurance Scheme.

albinos
November 11, 2025

NMA lauds Governor Namadi for reviewing salaries

The branch NMA chairman, Shamsu Gujungu, gave the commendation in a statement on Tuesday.

Jigawa governor
November 11, 2025

National assembly moves to advance legislation on using AI for health diagnosis

The National Assembly is poised to advance legislation on the application of artificial intelligence for diagnosis and surveillance.

Godswill Akpabio