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Health

October 21, 2025

Gov. Lawal inaugurates nutrition council in Zamfara

The State Council on Nutrition is expected to oversee and direct the implementation of sustainable nutrition activities.

Governor Dauda Lawal
October 21, 2025

Uba Sani has repositioned Kaduna health sector: NMA

The NMA chairman further pointed out that the Kaduna Branch of the Association has nominated Mr Sani to be its patron because of the feat he recorded in the health sector.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
October 21, 2025

FG pledges TCI model sustenance to drive urban health, family planning

Ms Ukaire commended TCI for aligning its work with the National Family Planning Policy and supporting states to strengthen local systems.

Family planning
October 21, 2025

4.24 million Nigerians affected by blindness, visual impairment: Sightsavers

Ms Bature noted that access to eye care remained a challenge, with only 4.4 per cent of Nigerians getting eye health services as against 38 per cent in middle-income countries.

Persons receiving eye treatment
October 21, 2025

NMA: Doctors hail Kano government for renovating 200 health centres

NMA has commended Governor Abba Yusuf for renovating over 200 primary healthcare centres and upgrading some PHCs and cottage hospitals to general hospitals.

DOCTORS
October 21, 2025

Diphtheria: Bauchi vaccine denier changes mind after infant’s death

The fact that my neighbour lost his child to diphtheria is the reason I decided to accept vaccination.

BABIES IN KANO
October 21, 2025

Enugu government says youth’s mental, physical health prioritised

Mr Ugwu stated this during the 2025 International Adolescent Health Week on Tuesday in Enugu.

Governor Peter Mbah
October 21, 2025

Defence health seeks NHIA sensitisation in military

Mr Tukur commended the federal government and the Defence Headquarters for sustaining the scheme.

Armed Soldiers
October 21, 2025

Pakistan vaccinates nearly 44 million children in nationwide polio campaign

Pakistan has vaccinated more than 43.9 million children under the age of five, the National Emergency Operations Centre said Monday.

Pakistani children
October 20, 2025

Prioritise your health, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians

Mr Gbajabiamila said collective responsibility remained key to building a healthier and safer nation.

Femi Gbajabiamila