Monday, August 17, 2026

Health

October 20, 2025

New polio case detected in southern Afghanistan

According to the official, an eight-month-old girl was infected with the virus and cannot move her arms, legs, or neck.

Polio patients
October 20, 2025

Nigeria’s health reform will fail unless it reflects grassroots realities: Pate

The minister said this approach stands in contrast to top-down strategies that often fail to address the specific and diverse needs of the population.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 20, 2025
General Hospital, Lafiagi
October 20, 2025

Jigawa council immunises about 300,000 children against killer diseases

No fewer than 250,750 children have been immunised against human papillomavirus, polio, measles, rubella, and other tropical diseases.

October 19, 2025

Benue govt vaccinates 300 Yelewata IDPs against measles, polio

The chief supervisor stated that more than 250 children were immunised on the first day.

Measles vaccination
October 19, 2025

Malaria: Yobe begins integrated SMC, ITN distribution

A beneficiary added that the programme came at the right time “when mosquitoes are everywhere”.

Mosquitoes
October 17, 2025

Bayelsa launches immunisation campaign, praises WHO, UNICEF for health support

He called on religious bodies and residents to make their children available for immunisation.

Polio immunisation vaccine
October 17, 2025

Gov Buni inaugurates integrated measles-rubella campaign in Yobe

“The introduction of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine is a critical step in ensuring that our children are protected from these preventable illnesses,” Mr Buni said.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe
October 17, 2025

World Food Day: Experts seek multi-sectoral collaboration to promote safety

The WFD is commemorated every October 16 as a global action to strengthen international and national solidarity in the fight to end poverty, malnutrition, and hunger.

World Food Day
October 16, 2025

NiHSA warns of groundwater contamination in Kogi, Kebbi

Mr Mohammed warned that continued consumption of such contaminated water could result in intestinal infections and possible disease outbreaks in affected communities.

Water contamination