Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Health

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
August 25, 2025

Adolescent health key to Nigeria’s economic growth: Pate

Mr Pate described adolescent and youth sexual and reproductive health as a human capital priority, a social justice issue, and a driver of Nigeria’s long-term economic future.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
August 24, 2025

FCT medical association commends doctors’ perseverance

Mr Ayogu noted that members of the association had continued to persevere in spite of disadvantages.

Nigerian Medical Association
August 23, 2025

World Bank urges Gombe communities to utilise 169 upgraded primary healthcare centres

The World Bank official said the effective utilisation of the facilities would guarantee that the resources committed to the upgrade project didn’t go to waste.

WORLD BANK
August 22, 2025

Reps commend Kaduna govt over healthcare funding

The chairman, however, expressed concern over the persistently high rate of maternal mortality across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 22, 2025

Gov Diri advocates new trends in medicine to address brain drain

Mr Diri said the adoption of biomedical engineering and emergency medicine was necessary because the subsisting medical practice in Nigeria was still traditional.

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri
August 22, 2025

Pest control association renews commitment to malaria elimination

The PECAN official urged Nigerians to take proactive steps in the fight against mosquitoes and malaria

Malaria
August 22, 2025

Kwara govt trains 193 newly recruited health workers

Michael Oguntoye, the director of the Primary Healthcare System, explained that the trainees would receive training on primary healthcare principles.

Kwara health workers
August 22, 2025

PCN seals 69 pharmacies, 127 patent medicine stores, 290 unlicensed outlets

The Pharmacy Council of Nigeria has sealed 486 pharmaceutical premises in Niger for various regulatory infractions.

Pharmacy
August 21, 2025

NPHCDA trains 126 new officers to strengthen service delivery

The move aims to build a skilled and motivated workforce to drive Nigeria’s primary health agenda.

National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)