Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Health

August 6, 2025

UNICEF, Katsina govt conduct SMART survey to curb malnutrition

“UNICEF is funding from the support we got from the United States Agency for International Development,” an official said.

children with empty bowls
August 5, 2025

FG approves establishment of model veterinary hospital in Gombe

The hospital will be located within the newly established 184-hectare Agro-Livestock Development Zone in Gombe.

Veterinary hospital ward
August 5, 2025

Obasanjo advocates health fund for Africa, adoption of traditional medicine

The former president urged African leaders to shift from hand-wringing to action in response to the global health crisis.

Olusegun Obasanjo
August 5, 2025

WHO DG tasks African leaders on health sovereignty at Accra Summit

According to the WHO chief, Africa faces a health financing cliff as health aid declines drastically.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
August 5, 2025

Sokoto govt enforces two-year rural service for sponsored health workers

He said the new policy requires all doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health workers sponsored by the state to serve in rural health facilities for at least two years.

Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Sokoto
August 5, 2025

Ogun doctors seek tax rebate to attract medical professionals

Mr Ogunjimi stated that the significant tax burden imposed by the newly approved CONMESS reduces the impact of the salary increment.

Ogun State
August 4, 2025

NBRDA mulls insulin, antiretroviral HIV drug production

Mr Mustapha said that upon the arrival of the necessary documents, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) would be signed with a partner company that would kick-start the insulin production.

HIV/AIDS
August 4, 2025

NARD declares support for LAUTECH resident doctors’ strike

The association also decried the sharp decline in resident doctors in the Ogbomosho-based teaching hospital.

Lautech Teaching Hospital
August 4, 2025

Breastfeeding: UNICEF advocates inclusive support systems for working mothers

”There is a critical need to strengthen systems that support mothers to breastfeed successfully,” said UNICEF.

Breastfeeding mother
August 3, 2025

Community support crucial to improved breastfeeding, maternal health, says expert

She called on policymakers to prioritise paid maternity leave and breastfeeding-friendly workplace policies.

Breastfeeding mother