Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

July 21, 2026

Niger agency moves to enforce standards in private health institutions

NiSPHFA has intensified regulatory oversight of private health institutions to ensure compliance with established standards and improve healthcare service delivery.

Governor Mohammed Bago
July 21, 2026

Niger: NiCare enrols 121,000 vulnerable residents in insurance scheme

NiCare chief said the beneficiaries included 80,230 vulnerable persons enrolled in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Vulnerable Group Programme.

Patients in the hospital
July 21, 2026

Enugu extends health insurance to traders for affordable healthcare services

The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage has extended the health insurance scheme to traders to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services.

Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage
July 20, 2026

Kano begins second round of maternal, neonatal tetanus elimination campaign

He said the teams vaccinated 1,339,871 women out of the 1,388,396 targeted. 

Kano State
July 20, 2026

Nigerian diaspora doctors partner health institutions, stakeholders to advance healthcare

Mr Adeyemo assured the readiness of the hospital management to support the initiative in any possible way.

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA)
July 20, 2026

Mental health key to attaining excellence in children, says expert

He said children perform better academically and socially when the learning environment supports their emotional well-being.

kids inside classroom
July 20, 2026

NOA urges vigilance against Ebola threat

Ijeoma Ulasi, the deputy director and Health and Social Care Desk Officer of NOA in Enugu, made the call during a sensitisation programme on the disease in Enugu recently.

July 20, 2026

Tinubu govt mobilises N8 billion for child nutrition

The federal government has mobilised over N7.6 billion for child nutrition, enabling essential micronutrients to reach millions of women and children.

malnourished children
July 19, 2026

Niger governor donates N100 million to IBBU’s College of Medicine, 41 pioneer medical students

Mr Bagana stated that the 41 pioneer medical students of the institution comprised 21 males and 20 females.

July 19, 2026

Childhood seizures are medical conditions, not spiritual attacks: Paediatrician

He said seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain and could manifest as jerky or stretching movements.