Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Health

October 6, 2025

Gov. Mutfwang’s wife launches measles-rubella vaccination campaign in Plateau

The governor’s wife commended partners, healthcare workers, and volunteers, who had worked tirelessly to make the campaign a reality.

Measles-rubella campaign
October 6, 2025

Dialysis: ATBU teaching hospital treats 1,162 patients in nine months

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, says it has recorded 1,162 patients for dialysis from January to September, 2025.

ATBUTH
October 6, 2025

Abuse of painkillers increases ulcer cases: Expert

Mr Njelita, who gave the advice in an interview in Awka on Monday, said this was necessary in order to check the increase in peptic ulcer incidence.

Patients
October 6, 2025

MSI scales up access to family planning in Nigeria

MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices says it is scaling up access to family planning and reproductive health services across Nigeria.

Reproductive health
October 6, 2025

GHAI hails Nigeria’s commitment, increased financing for immunisation

GHAI and its partners have commended the Nigerian government for its political commitment and increased domestic financing for immunisation.

Global Health Advocacy Incubator
October 4, 2025

Nigerian men urged to embrace vasectomy, other family planning methods

The experts said this would help to promote sexual and reproductive health and family planning and protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

October 4, 2025

Zamfara mobilises stakeholders for measles-rubella, polio vaccination

Mr Yakubu called on the members of the public, especially parents, to take advantage of the vaccination to protect their children against diseases.

Vaccination
October 4, 2025

Tinubu, govs urged to upgrade hospitals for emergency responses

Ms emphasised the need for the government to prioritise healthcare delivery and build confidence in the country’s health institutions.

TINUBU AND SOME GOVERNORS
October 4, 2025

Akume urges Nigerians to end silence, stigma around breast cancer

Mr Akume said awareness and education were key to reducing breast cancer cases and deaths.

George Akume
October 4, 2025

Biochemistry practitioners want FG to prioritise use of alternative medicine

He explained that natural medicinal supplements have high potency to give us longevity.

HERBAL AND ORTHODOX MEDICINES