Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Health

October 17, 2025

Bayelsa launches immunisation campaign, praises WHO, UNICEF for health support

He called on religious bodies and residents to make their children available for immunisation.

Polio immunisation vaccine
October 17, 2025

Gov Buni inaugurates integrated measles-rubella campaign in Yobe

“The introduction of the Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine is a critical step in ensuring that our children are protected from these preventable illnesses,” Mr Buni said.

Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe
October 17, 2025

World Food Day: Experts seek multi-sectoral collaboration to promote safety

The WFD is commemorated every October 16 as a global action to strengthen international and national solidarity in the fight to end poverty, malnutrition, and hunger.

World Food Day
October 16, 2025

NiHSA warns of groundwater contamination in Kogi, Kebbi

Mr Mohammed warned that continued consumption of such contaminated water could result in intestinal infections and possible disease outbreaks in affected communities.

Water contamination
October 16, 2025

Adamawa recorded 8,850 new HIV infections in four years: Official

Mr Adamu said surveillance data show a steady rise in new HIV infections across the state in the last three years.

HIV
October 16, 2025

Medical experts highlight dangers of improper waste disposal, proffer solutions

The Oyo State Hospitals Management Board’s chairman, Akin Fagbemi, said medical waste should be sorted at the point of generation into non-hazardous waste.

Oyo State Hospitals Management Board
October 16, 2025

NCCC partners OPEC, others on energy use, climate goals

Ms Majekodunmi said that private funding would also help accelerate Nigeria’s climate goals and strengthen adaptation measures across key economic sectors.

National Council on Climate Change,
October 16, 2025

IPOB kingpin Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment is not life-threatening, Nigerian doctors tell court

NMA has told the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court that Nnamdi Kanu’s ailment was not life-threatening.

Indigenous People of Biafra Logo and Nigerian Medical Association Logo
October 16, 2025

Kebbi to spend N4 billion for rehabilitation of seven general hospitals

Junaidu Marshall, the attorney general, disclosed this while briefing newsmen shortly after the council’s meeting held in Birnin Kebbi.

General hospital in Kebbi
October 15, 2025

Kwara government distributes medical equipment, drugs to hospitals

The commissioner said that the medical equipment will improve access to quality healthcare for all.

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq