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Health

November 24, 2025

Nigeria’s health sector funding still below global commitments, says Akpabio

He assured citizens of the National Assembly’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health architecture.

Godswill Akpabio
November 24, 2025

Kwara commences deworming of over 810,000 schoolchildren in 12 LGAs

According to her, the STH infections are caused by parasitic worms such as roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.

A school child being dewormed
November 24, 2025

Afghan police destroy 10 tonnes of expired medicines

The provincial health office emphasised that no individual or business would be permitted to sell expired medicines or food products.

Afghan counter-narcotics police
November 24, 2025

Wards empty, emergency services shut at UCH Ibadan as health workers’ strike enters eighth day

The laboratories and the health record, engineering, physiotherapy, emergency, and pharmacy departments were not operational, as workers deserted the areas.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
November 24, 2025

Kebbi, Saudi group target 5,000 patients for free eye treatment

The Kebbi government says it has targeted 5,000 patients for free eye treatment across the 21 local government areas.

eye screening
November 23, 2025

NAFDAC urges collective efforts in fight against antimicrobial resistance

The NAFDAC boss warned that AMR leads to treatment failures, prolonged illnesses, higher mortality rates, and increased risks during medical procedures.

NAFDAC Director-General Mojisola Adeyeye
November 22, 2025

AHBN, ZDLH call for urgent delivery of immunisation kits in Bauchi

She reiterated the call for government to support in enhancing immunisation service delivery in the state.

Bauchi Map
November 22, 2025

Exposure to 5G, radiation depreciates human wellness, says health firm

Mr Gaksch said the firm developed some products to reduce the harmful radiations and shield people from hazardous effects of technology.

Smartphones
November 21, 2025

Lassa fever deaths remain high despite drop in cases: NCDC

According to the NCDC, Nigeria has recorded 178 deaths from 976 confirmed cases so far in 2025

Lassa-fever
November 21, 2025

Zamfara govt unveils LG ambassadors for vaccination campaign

The governor’s wife urged continued vigilance, stressing that many children remained unvaccinated and vulnerable.

Measles vaccination