Sunday, August 16, 2026

Health

July 25, 2026

Insecurity, workforce gaps threaten universal health coverage: Stakeholders

Stakeholders in the health sector have identified insecurity, workforce shortages and inadequate funding as major obstacles to achieving universal health coverage.

Healthcare workers
July 25, 2026

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases as death toll hits 229

The NCDC said 23 states recorded at least one confirmed Lassa fever case.

Rats and the NCDC logo
July 24, 2026

CEPI announces first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine at Oxford

According to the statement, the milestone comes only weeks after the launch of the BD-Ebov study.

Ebola vaccine
July 24, 2026

Kaduna strengthens emergency maternal, newborn care through simulation training for clinicians

Ms Ahmad said simulation-based learning provides healthcare workers the opportunity to build practical skills.

Healthcare professionals in a maternity ward
July 24, 2026

Cholera claimed 13 lives, 534 cases treated in Borno LGA: Official

He explained that the 13 deaths represented 2.09 per cent, while 74 persons, representing 11.92 per cent, were still on admission.

Borno State
July 23, 2026

Adamawa, UNICEF inaugurate first 1,000 days nutrition project

She described the first 1,000 days of life as the foundation for healthy growth and lifelong development.

Adamawa state logo
July 23, 2026

About 470 million people in Americas have neurological disorders: WHO Report

The study also found that age-adjusted death rates have declined since 1990, meaning more people now survive these conditions.

Neurological disorder
July 23, 2026

NAFDAC arrests suspected counterfeit alcohol producer in Benin

During questioning by officials at the scene, Mr Okafor admitted producing three alcoholic drink brands, including Eagle, Lord, and Chelsea.

NAFDAC arrests suspected counterfeit alcohol producer
July 22, 2026

WHO commends Ebonyi as FGM drops to 20.4%

Mr Ogbueli described the decline as a major milestone in efforts to end FGM.

WHO
July 22, 2026

Nigerian pharmacist Olushola Yusuf convicted of drug trafficking, flooding Florida community with 335,000 oxycodone pills

Ms Yusuf charged “extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and customers who travelled long distances, and put profit ahead of patients”.

Olushola Yusuf