Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Health

September 15, 2025

Bauchi installs solar panels at health centre

Mr Sani noted that floods damaged the health centre in 2023.

Solar panels
September 15, 2025

Abuja doctors begin indefinite strike over Wike’s failure to address issues

The association had issued a seven-day ultimatum on August 28, urging the government to address urgent challenges in the FCT health sector.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
September 15, 2025

KEDCO to disconnect AKTH from feeder over N949 million electricity debts

The KEDCO also requested that the hospital settle the N108.95 million bill for August in full within 10 working days.

AKTH building and KEDCO logo
September 15, 2025

WHO commences Ebola vaccination in DR Congo

The WHO noted that it supported the health authorities to develop the request for additional doses.

WHO and DR Congo logos
September 15, 2025

Destroyed Contraceptives: 170,000 unwanted pregnancies may occur in Nigeria, others, expert warns

Ms Oga said the action could result in thousands of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions on the continent.

Jessica Oga
September 14, 2025

Resident doctors suspend five-day warning strike

Mr Ajibola said the suspension was in compliance with the resolution of the national body of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD).

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September 14, 2025

Experts push for stronger vaccine to combat Lassa fever

Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea remain the most affected.

Lassa fever infected patient
September 13, 2025

Nigerians urged to embrace bambara nut for cancer, diabetes treatment, other benefits

The vice president, Anthony Nwafor, described the nut, with its high protein content, as a unique food suitable for everyone.

Bambara nut
September 13, 2025

Gov. Eno declares state of emergency on health in Akwa Ibom

According to him, the governor also directed the upgrading of health training institutions.

Akwa Ibom governor, Umo Bassey Eno (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)