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Health

September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026

FCTA inaugurates task force to reduce maternal mortality

The FCT mandate secretary, Dr Dolapo Fasawe, said the task force would remain operational as long as women continued giving birth in the territory.

September 10, 2026

FCTA mobilises Karshi community against diphtheria

Ms Fasawe said two deaths were recorded among the five confirmed cases.

FCTA
September 10, 2026

ECOWAS, ISOFS partner to end obstetric fistula by 2030

The partnership is projected to accelerate medical progress for West African obstetric fistula patients.

ECOWAS CCDG, ISOFS
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026

Oyo recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases; one death, says commissioner

Ms Ajetunmobi urged residents to practise proper environmental hygiene

Oyo State
September 10, 2026

eHealth Africa supports vaccination of 23 million children in 15 northern states

Mr Fawaz said eHealth Africa strengthened diagnostic and disease-surveillance capacity across Africa. 

polio vaccination
September 10, 2026
A pregnant woman and paracetamol.
September 10, 2026

Don’t ignore chronic sleeplessness, expert tells Nigerians 

“Save your weakness and tiredness for nighttime, and always keep the room dark and quiet,” Mr Junaidu said.

An individual on bed unable to sleep
September 10, 2026

Expert advises Nigerians to reduce salt, sugar intake

The nutritionist advised consumers to read food labels carefully.

Salt and sugars