Monday, October 12, 2026

Health

October 24, 2025

3,000 households refuse polio immunisation in Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara: UNICEF

According to him, youth advocacy remains key to promoting awareness about the importance of immunisation.

Polio immunisation vaccine
October 24, 2025

Polio eradication within reach, says Yobe government

Mr Gana reaffirmed that polio vaccines were safe and effective.

Children suffering from polio used to illustrate the story
October 24, 2025

Jos North records high compliance with measles-rubella vaccination

The MR vaccines are designed to curb measles and rubella, both viral diseases that can cause severe complications and even death in children and adults.

Measles vaccination
October 24, 2025

Gov. Soludo inaugurates general hospital in Anambra community

Mr Soludo said the facility would provide essential medical services to residents of Ayamelum, a community that previously lacked functional healthcare infrastructure.

Soludo
October 24, 2025

FG prioritising ‘bottom-up’ approach to strengthen health emergency response

The federal government is prioritising a ‘bottom-up’ approach to strengthen health emergency response by empowering the 36 states, FCT, and local governments.

Jide Idris
October 24, 2025

Planned Parenthood restates commitment to youth empowerment, reproductive health

The Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria has restated its commitment to youth empowerment,  gender equality, and advancement of sexual reproductive health and rights for all.

Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
October 24, 2025

Gbajabiamila highlights role of government in healthcare transformation

Mr Gbajabiamila gave the advice at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, during the 63rd Founder’s Day celebration and the 18th Horatio Oritsejolomi Thomas Memorial Lecture in Lagos.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 23, 2025

FCTA urges schools, parents to allow access for child vaccination

The ongoing exercise covers measles-rubella for children aged nine months to 14 years.

FCTA
October 23, 2025

Pregnant women urged to take tetanus vaccine

She urged governments at all levels to strengthen maternal and child health services to promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal and infant mortality.

Nigerian pregnant women
October 23, 2025

Edo Assembly passes bill for re-establishment of Customary Court of Appeal

The bill was considered and adopted after a clause-by-clause correction at the committee of the whole in Benin.

Edo House of Assembly