Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Health

August 14, 2025

MSF raises alarm over escalating cholera outbreak in Zamfara

He said that in Shinkafi General Hospital, about 401 cases were recorded between July 11 and August 5.

Cholera patients
August 14, 2025

Tinubu made cancer treatment possible in Nigeria, says information minister

Mr Tinubu has done so well that one will wonder if he is in his second. term.

Tinubu giving an address
August 13, 2025

Katsina govt. inaugurates special committee to tackle malnutrition

Mr Lawal-Jobe said the committee would submit its report within two weeks of inauguration.

Dikko Radda and malnourished children
August 13, 2025

Funding: Public health expert uncertain Nigeria can meet SDGs target on maternal, child deaths

The professor stressed that countries with the highest mortality burdens often have weak health data systems.

Sustainable Development Goals
August 13, 2025

UNODC urges Bayelsa youth to shun drug abuse, cultism

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has urged the youth in Bayelsa to shun drug abuse, cultism, other related crimes, and criminality prevalent in the Niger Delta region.

2025 International Youth Day Celebration
August 13, 2025

NAFDAC seizes 10,000 cartons of fake goods

The five-day operation was conducted by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team at the cosmetics section of the market.

cartons of fake goods
August 13, 2025

Gavi pledges $3 million to boost immunisation in Kaduna

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced a $3 million investment over the next two years to strengthen routine immunisation and primary healthcare in Kaduna.

August 12, 2025

Kwara NMA decries alarming mental health crisis among overworked doctors

The NMA chairman reminded stakeholders that a healthy doctor is essential to a healthy population.

Nigerian Medical Association
August 11, 2025

Tinubu lauds NAFDAC for retaining WHO regulatory status on medicines, vaccines

Mr Tinubu said the achievement reinforced Nigeria’s credibility as a trusted player in global health security and pandemic preparedness.

NAFDAC
August 11, 2025

FG unveils plan for self-reliance in health sector financing

Mr Pate emphasised the urgency of strengthening local health institutions.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate