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Health

January 14, 2026

Gombe govt moves to strengthen blood donation

He called for collective responsibility and public support for voluntary blood donation.

Pints of blood
January 14, 2026

Bauchi lawmaker calls for sanctions against unauthorised health training institutions

Mr Dauda attributed the trend to weak enforcement of existing regulations.

Bauchi State
January 14, 2026

‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy: JOHESU says strike will continue

JOHESU has insisted on continuing its indefinite national strike despite the federal government’s ‘no work, no pay’ policy.

JOHESU
January 14, 2026

WHO urges Nigeria, other nations to increase taxes on sugary drinks, alcohol

The World Health Organisation has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives.

SWEET BEVERAGES
January 13, 2026

Kano govt probes patient’s death as family alleges scissors left in her after surgery

Ms Suleiman said the probe would cover all medical and administrative procedures related to the case.

Kano governor
January 13, 2026

Sugary drinks increase risk of heart disease in children, cardiologist warns

WHO noted that sugary drinks offer no nutritional benefits and are neither essential nor desirable parts of people’s diets.

Sugary drinks
January 13, 2026

Most complex regional pain syndrome patients face worsening migraines: Study

Researchers in Australia have identified a direct connection between Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and headaches.

January 13, 2026

Nestlé infant formulae safe for Nigerian babies, says NAFDAC

“The approved infant formulae marketed in Nigeria are not part of the voluntary recall announced by Nestlé UK,” said NAFDAC chief.

SMA Gold 1, SMA Gold 2, and SMA Gold 3
January 12, 2026

NAFDAC alerts public to recall of Mivacron, Nimbex injections

The agency said the injections are prescription medicines used as adjuncts to general anaesthesia.

NAFDAC
January 12, 2026

LSPHCB urges LGs to provide cooling systems for vaccines

She emphasised the importance of increasing funding for PHCs.

Lagos State Primary Health Care Board