Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

July 17, 2026

FCC builds couples’ confidence in maternal health in Kaduna

The Faith and Cultural Champions project has equipped couples in six council areas of Kaduna with communication skills to promote open dialogue and joint decision-making.

Faith and Cultural Champions project
July 16, 2026

Kano empowers 1,900 butchers, to establish cottage industry hubs

He said the government had already made provision for the establishment of the hubs in the 2026 budget. 

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
July 16, 2026

ECDC warns drug-resistant gonorrhoea spreading across Europe

ECDC said that gonorrhoea remains one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases globally. 

European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
July 16, 2026

Court dismisses stay of execution plea by MD of Enugu FNH

Justice Emmanuel Subilim, in a ruling, also ordered the immediate reinstatement of Monday Igwe to complete his tenure as MD.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
July 16, 2026

Kano cancer centre urges early detection of sarcoma

The CEO of Kano Cancer Treatment Centre, Nafisa Abdu, has urged Nigerians to seek prompt medical attention for suspicious lumps, unexplained swelling and prolonged bone pain.

Oncology department in a teaching hospital
July 16, 2026

Kwara assembly backs malaria elimination

The Kwara House of Assembly has reaffirmed support for efforts to eradicate malaria and expand healthcare infrastructure across the state.

Wife of Kwara State governor, Olufolake AbdulRazaq
July 16, 2026

NANNM-FHI issues 15-Day ultimatum to FG over Kaduna Hospital crisis

The nurses gave an ultimatum that, if an alleged victimisation of its members at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Barnawa, Kaduna, was not addressed by July 29.

July 16, 2026

U.S. reaches $4 million civil settlement, compliance agreement with WVUHS

The West Virginia United Health System, doing business as West Virginia University Health System, has agreed to pay $4,177,139 and entered a memorandum of agreement to resolve civil allegations of Controlled

July 16, 2026

KADCHMA targets 27,000 private school teachers for health insurance enrolment

KADCHMA has launched a sensitisation campaign targeting 27,000 private school teachers to enrol in the state’s contributory health scheme.

Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Authority (KADCHMA)
July 15, 2026

73 million children immunised in lower-income countries despite conflict, hesitancy: Gavi

The organisation identified Sudan as the country with the greatest progress. 

Children in Sudan (Credit: Humanium)