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Health

October 29, 2025

30% of Kaba residents in FCT have high blood pressure, says medical expert

The medical expert described the finding as “deeply concerning.”

Someone having his BP checked
October 29, 2025

WHO urges world leaders to prioritise health as key driver of climate action

He noted that climate inaction was already killing people in all countries.

World Health Organization
October 29, 2025

Sightsavers to tackle trachoma, neglected tropical diseases in Kebbi community

Mr Shu’aibu appreciated the commitment and zeal shown by all the stakeholders towards achieving the set goals and objectives.

Sightsavers
October 29, 2025

Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to ending TB by 2030

This was noted in a statement on Wednesday during her message as the special guest of honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting held in Manila, Philippines.

Senator Remi Tinubu at the 39th Stop TB Partnership board meeting in Manila
October 29, 2025

Committee backs joint management of basic health care fund

The Health Anti-Corruption Project Advisory Committee has endorsed the joint management of Nigeria’s Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.

Public hospital in Osun
October 29, 2025

Only seven out of 36 States implemented 80% of health budget: BudgIT

BudgIT named the states as Yobe, Gombe, Ekiti, Lagos, Edo, Delta, and Bauchi.

Yobe, Gombe, Ekiti, Edo, Delta, Bauchi, Lagos governors
October 28, 2025

Adamawa govt. receives nine primary health centres built by IOM

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, represented by Deputy Governor Kaletapwa Farauta, officially received the facilities on Tuesday at Gyawana, Lamurde Local Government Area.

Adamawa government IOM
October 28, 2025

Kwara govt begins screening for breast, prostate, liver cancers

The governor’s wife added that the screening programme targets residents of the state and aims to reduce the burden and save lives.

Cancer
October 28, 2025

IOM steps up Ebola, mpox preparedness across Africa

The agency is also supporting national mpix responses in several countries.

International Organisation for Migration
October 28, 2025

FMC Epe plans wellness clinic to promote residents’ wellbeing

The medical director encouraged Nigerians to take charge of their health by adopting preventive healthcare practices.

Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Epe, Lagos