Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Health

August 17, 2025

Nigeria joins Africa in breakthrough malaria treatment for newborns

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention applauded Nigeria for its role in the trials in a statement on Sunday.

Africa CDC
August 17, 2025

FG to host health financing policy dialogue in September

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare says it will host the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue from September 1 to 4 in Abuja.

Health ministry building
August 16, 2025

200 get free TB testing, counselling in Akwa Ibom

The AIDS Healthcare Foundation Nigeria carried out tuberculosis testing and counseling for over 200 persons in Akwa Ibom on Saturday.

Tuberculosis screening
August 16, 2025

Kano partners stakeholders to enhance healthcare delivery

Mr Kore described legislative oversight and inter-agency cooperation as critical to achieving UHC in the state.

Map of Kano State
August 16, 2025

Kaduna enrols 15,000 vulnerable persons into health insurance scheme

The governor attributed the progress to alliance among the state government, development partners, and local communities.

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
August 16, 2025

FG removes tax on sanitary towels, partners stakeholders to promote menstrual health

Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated, “No woman should be hindered in her personal or professional development because of menstruation.’’

Schoolgirls with menstrual pads
August 15, 2025

FG inaugurates health sector collective bargaining committee

Mr Pate said the government’s effort was to build a fair and sustainable framework for the health sector’s workforce.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
August 15, 2025

Governor Sani expands healthcare to vulnerable Kaduna residents

The governor said his mission has been to ‘’bring healthcare closer, make healthcare cheaper, and ensure healthcare is better.’’

Governor of kaduna state Uba Sani
August 15, 2025

Mpox declining, cholera spreading, says Africa CDC

Between January and August 2025, Africa recorded 220,242 cholera cases and 4,620 deaths, a 2.1 per cent case fatality rate.

Cholera patients