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Health

October 10, 2025

Ogun recorded 10,000 mental health patients in six months: Commissioner

She said the state government was committed to building a state where mental health services remained accessible,

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October 10, 2025

Lagos commissioner urges Nigerians to prioritise mental healthcare

According to him, the state has provided some helpline platforms that people with mental health issues can access.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health
October 10, 2025

NCDC certifies PALS multiplicators to redefine public health practice

Mr Idris said the project had already trained 140 change agents in 35 health facilities and 41 state trainers across five of Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
October 10, 2025

70% of Nigerians with mental health challenges lack treatment: Expert

The CMD said it was regrettable that many Nigerians were not knowledgeable about their mental health; hence, the need for the celebration.

Mental Health
October 10, 2025

NCDC launches language hackathon on antimicrobial resistance

The NCDC official said the initiative empowers communities, farmers, market women, and others to understand how AMR spreads.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
October 10, 2025

CAN seeks joint action on mental health

The CAN president urged government agencies to improve mental health policies and integrate mental health services into the primary healthcare system.

Christian Association of Nigeria leaders
October 10, 2025
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October 10, 2025

FCTA reaffirms commitment to improving healthcare delivery

The Federal Capital Territory Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to improving healthcare delivery across Abuja.

Patients at PHC in Abuja
October 9, 2025

Makinde’s wife flags off 2025 measles-rubella vaccination campaign

Mrs Makinde urged parents and guardians to release their wards who fall within the specified age bracket to take full advantage of the free vaccination campaign.

Measles Illustration
October 9, 2025

MSF links mental health to malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

According to Ms Bako, the relationship between mental health and malnutrition is deeply interconnected.

Malnourished northern kids