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October 3, 2025

Kwara to begin integrated measles-rubella vaccination campaign October 11

Ms Yunus added that the North-East region recorded the highest number of confirmed measles cases in the country.

Measles vaccination
October 3, 2025

Jigawa targets over three million children for measles-rubella, polio vaccination

The Jigawa government has targeted 3.1 million children from the 27 LGAs of the state for the October integrated measles-rubella polio vaccination.

Polio immunisation
October 3, 2025

Tanzania to host first international symposium on artemisia

Tanzania will host the first international symposium on artemisia on October 8, 2025, in Arusha.

International symposium on artemisia
October 3, 2025

NTBLCP warns delayed reporting could hinder ulcer treatment

“Although the lesion presentations may appear consistent with Buruli ulcer, there is a need for diagnostic confirmation,” he said.

Health ministry building
October 3, 2025

Abuja: NAFDAC seals Chinese supermarkets for selling aphrodisiacs

They were also found to be selling body enlargement creams and drugs for breasts and buttocks, including other toxic substances produced with dangerous chemicals.

Sealed Chinese supermarket
October 2, 2025

First Lady unveils free sanitary pad scheme for schoolgirls

According to Mrs Tinubu, each state will receive 10,000 pads through the offices of their first ladies.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
October 2, 2025

NAFDAC destroys N15 billion worth of fake, expired drugs

Ms Adeyeye noted that the destroyed items included counterfeit, expired, controlled, unregistered, and banned medicines and medical products.

NAFDAC
October 2, 2025

Lassa fever killed 166 in nine months; fatality rate higher than 2024: NCDC

NCDC noted that Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi states continue to account for 90 per cent of all confirmed cases.

NCDC
October 2, 2025

Nigeria’s health system performing at 45% capacity: Report

The African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies reports that Nigeria’s health system is performing at only 45%, below the African regional average of 56%.

Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
October 2, 2025

FCTA unveils health projects to improve maternal health, clean air

Deputy FCT minister Mariya Mahmoud inaugurated the two projects on Wednesday at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja, as part of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th independence anniversary.