Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

July 19, 2026

Childhood seizures are medical conditions, not spiritual attacks: Paediatrician

He said seizures result from abnormal electrical activity in the brain and could manifest as jerky or stretching movements.

July 19, 2026

Kwara reaffirms commitment to reducing teenage pregnancy

According to Ms El-Imam, Kwara has recorded significant progress in maternal health and family planning.

Pregnant teenagers
July 18, 2026

Health experts urge pet vaccination as rabies outbreak claims two lives in FCT

The experts said rabies is entirely preventable through routine animal vaccination and prompt medical treatment after exposure.

July 18, 2026

Nigerians urged to monitor vital signs, undergo health checks regularly

Ms Bello said some people wrongly assumed they were healthy because they had no symptoms,

Blood pressure check
July 18, 2026

DRC recorded 828 Ebola deaths, 2,124 cases: WHO

The WHO noted that the latest patient was discharged on July 16 after testing negative twice.

WHO health workers in protective gear .
July 18, 2026

Taco Bell’s iceberg lettuce responsible for cyclospora infections in five U.S. states: CDC

In a separate health advisory, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said cyclospora is a parasite that can only be seen under a microscope.

Icerberg lettuce and Taco Bell outlet.
July 17, 2026

LUTH awards research grants to three resident doctors

The CMD congratulated the grant recipients, urging them to maintain rigorous ethical standards.

Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
July 17, 2026

FG targets 11 new pharmaceutical manufacturing projects

Mr Muktar said the projects are already underway, reflecting growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s pharmaceutical sector.

Pharmacy
July 17, 2026

Plateau sets 2027 agenda for improved healthcare delivery

The Plateau government says it will prioritise primary healthcare, health workforce development and improved access to quality healthcare in 2027.

Caleb Mutfwang
July 17, 2026

Abia govt warns new health workers against extortion, absenteeism

The Abia government has warned newly recruited healthcare workers against extortion, absenteeism, and other forms of misconduct.

Governor Alex Otti