Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Health

August 27, 2025

Ex-health minister says Nigeria must tackle maternal mortality

He suggested that the government should subsidise childbirth and even make deliveries free, but with a cap.

Isaac Adewole
August 26, 2025

Gov. Okpebholo approves construction of N2.5 billion paediatric centre in UBTH

The project marks the single largest legacy project in the 52-year history of the tertiary health institution.

University of Benin Teaching Hospital
August 26, 2025

Reps to probe UBTH’s budget expenditures 

Mr Umo explained that the visit was not a witch-hunt.

University of Benin Teaching Hospital
August 26, 2025

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to counterfeit Postinor2 products

NAFDAC said the word ‘distributed’ was also wrongly spelt as ‘Distnibuted’ on the fake products.

August 26, 2025

Nigeria recorded 46 per cent decline in variant poliovirus cases: NPHCDA

Ms Saeed-Abdelatef sought the support of traditional rulers in the upcoming integrated measles, rubella, and polio vaccine campaign.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)
August 26, 2025

Nigeria risks stagnation without sustainable financing for maternal, child health: Experts

Olufunke Fasawe restated the need for integrated approaches that combine skilled workforce training with broader system-wide interventions.

Health ministry building
August 26, 2025

FCCPC warns Nigerians against eating fruits ripened by chemicals

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has warned Nigerians against consuming fruits ripened with calcium carbide

Fruits in Market (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
August 25, 2025

FG to unveil blueprint to strengthen nursing, midwifery practice

The minister said the administration of President Bola Tinubu had prioritised deliberate investments in healthcare professionals.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
August 25, 2025

Calabar neuro-psychiatric hospital staff demand substantive CMD

They emphasised the need for immediate action to ensure proper leadership and stability within the hospital.

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar Logo
August 25, 2025

47 ministers kick off forum on Africa’s health challenges in Zambia

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema called on African leaders to prioritise health as a driver of regional trade and industrialisation.

African ministers at the regional forum in Zambia