Monday, August 17, 2026

Health

October 24, 2025

FG prioritising ‘bottom-up’ approach to strengthen health emergency response

The federal government is prioritising a ‘bottom-up’ approach to strengthen health emergency response by empowering the 36 states, FCT, and local governments.

Jide Idris
October 24, 2025

Planned Parenthood restates commitment to youth empowerment, reproductive health

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria has restated its commitment to youth empowerment,  gender equality, and advancement of sexual reproductive health and rights for all.

Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
October 24, 2025

Gbajabiamila highlights role of government in healthcare transformation

Mr Gbajabiamila gave the advice at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, during the 63rd Founder’s Day celebration and the 18th Horatio Oritsejolomi Thomas Memorial Lecture in Lagos.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 23, 2025

FCTA urges schools, parents to allow access for child vaccination

The ongoing exercise covers measles-rubella for children aged nine months to 14 years.

FCTA
October 23, 2025

Pregnant women urged to take tetanus vaccine

She urged governments at all levels to strengthen maternal and child health services to promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal and infant mortality.

Nigerian pregnant women
October 23, 2025

Edo Assembly passes bill for re-establishment of Customary Court of Appeal

The bill was considered and adopted after a clause-by-clause correction at the committee of the whole in Benin.

Edo House of Assembly
October 23, 2025

NMA moves to tackle quackery in Ogun

The Nigerian Medical Association in Ogun says it will not relent in its war against quackery and other infractions in the medical practice.

Nigerian Medical Association
October 23, 2025

NMA advises Kwara on strategies to curb ‘Japa’ syndrome among doctors

The Nigerian Medical Association in Kwara has advised the state government to provide scholarships, low-interest loans, and other incentives to attract doctors.

DOCTORS
October 23, 2025

WHO evacuates 41 children from Gaza Strip

WHO has, for the first time since the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip two weeks ago, evacuated severely ill and injured children to safety for urgent treatment.

GAZA KIDS
October 23, 2025

FG spends ₦33 billion to reinforce health centres

Oritseweyimi Ogbe, secretary of the Ministerial Oversight Committee, announced this during the 12th MOC meeting in Abuja.

PHC