Sunday, August 16, 2026

Health

July 22, 2026

Soludo’s wife urges sleep, exercise for healthy brain

Anambra’s first lady, Nonye Soludo, has urged Nigerians to adopt healthy lifestyles to enhance their brain health.

Nonye Soludo
July 21, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak: No product tested positive, Taylor Farms says

Taylor Farms insisted none of its branded salads or kits was associated with the outbreak.

Taylor Farms
July 21, 2026

NAFDAC blacklists Onifam laboratories, MD, directors over regulatory violations 

Mrs Adeyeye noted that the blacklist would remain in force until otherwise directed by NAFDAC management.

NAFDAC
July 21, 2026

LASU don recommends integrated trauma care system in Lagos

Mr Adewole advocated institutionalising orthopaedic subspeciality training at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital.

July 21, 2026

Niger agency moves to enforce standards in private health institutions

NiSPHFA has intensified regulatory oversight of private health institutions to ensure compliance with established standards and improve healthcare service delivery.

Governor Mohammed Bago
July 21, 2026

Niger: NiCare enrols 121,000 vulnerable residents in insurance scheme

NiCare chief said the beneficiaries included 80,230 vulnerable persons enrolled in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund Vulnerable Group Programme.

Patients in the hospital
July 21, 2026

Enugu extends health insurance to traders for affordable healthcare services

The Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage has extended the health insurance scheme to traders to enable them to access affordable and quality healthcare services.

Enugu State Agency for Universal Health Coverage
July 20, 2026

Kano begins second round of maternal, neonatal tetanus elimination campaign

He said the teams vaccinated 1,339,871 women out of the 1,388,396 targeted. 

Kano State
July 20, 2026

Nigerian diaspora doctors partner health institutions, stakeholders to advance healthcare

Mr Adeyemo assured the readiness of the hospital management to support the initiative in any possible way.

The Nigerian Doctors Forum, South Africa (NDF-SA)
July 20, 2026

Mental health key to attaining excellence in children, says expert

He said children perform better academically and socially when the learning environment supports their emotional well-being.

kids inside classroom