Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Health

October 21, 2025

Enugu government says youth’s mental, physical health prioritised

Mr Ugwu stated this during the 2025 International Adolescent Health Week on Tuesday in Enugu.

Governor Peter Mbah
October 21, 2025

Defence health seeks NHIA sensitisation in military

Mr Tukur commended the federal government and the Defence Headquarters for sustaining the scheme.

Armed Soldiers
October 21, 2025

Pakistan vaccinates nearly 44 million children in nationwide polio campaign

Pakistan has vaccinated more than 43.9 million children under the age of five, the National Emergency Operations Centre said Monday.

Pakistani children
October 20, 2025

Prioritise your health, Gbajabiamila tells Nigerians

Mr Gbajabiamila said collective responsibility remained key to building a healthier and safer nation.

Femi Gbajabiamila
October 20, 2025

New polio case detected in southern Afghanistan

According to the official, an eight-month-old girl was infected with the virus and cannot move her arms, legs, or neck.

Polio patients
October 20, 2025

Nigeria’s health reform will fail unless it reflects grassroots realities: Pate

The minister said this approach stands in contrast to top-down strategies that often fail to address the specific and diverse needs of the population.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 20, 2025
General Hospital, Lafiagi
October 20, 2025

Jigawa council immunises about 300,000 children against killer diseases

No fewer than 250,750 children have been immunised against human papillomavirus, polio, measles, rubella, and other tropical diseases.

October 19, 2025

Benue govt vaccinates 300 Yelewata IDPs against measles, polio

The chief supervisor stated that more than 250 children were immunised on the first day.

Measles vaccination
October 19, 2025

Malaria: Yobe begins integrated SMC, ITN distribution

A beneficiary added that the programme came at the right time “when mosquitoes are everywhere”.

Mosquitoes