Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Health

September 29, 2025

World Abortion Day: WARDC seeks reinstatement of Lagos safe abortion law

The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre Africa has appealed to the Lagos government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on safe termination of pregnancy.

Pregnant women; Sanwo-Olu
September 29, 2025

Biotechnology agency assures Nigerians of safety of GMOs

The National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency has assured Nigerians of the health safety of genetically modified organisms.

genetically modified organism
September 28, 2025

Measles: Red Cross trains 314 supervisors, data officers in Kano

Mr Abdullahi said the training was done in collaboration with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).

314 Trained Red Cross supervisors
September 28, 2025

Kwara govt moves 2025 medical outreach to Omupo

The commissioner said the outreach is part of government efforts to deliver quality healthcare services across the state.

Free Medical Outreach
September 28, 2025

Jigawa to begin measles-rubella vaccination campaign October 6

The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHDA) is set to begin a Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the 27 local government areas (LGAs) on October 6, 2025

Measles vaccination
September 27, 2025

Foundation trains 25 caregivers, expectant mothers on mental wellness 

Mr Nwachukwu said that the training also would enhance participants’ emotional resilience.

Nigerian youth using phones
September 27, 2025

700 surgeries performed, many heart diseases treated since 2000: Kanu Heart Foundation 

Mr Mohammed said that the foundation would be marking its 25th anniversary on Monday.

Kanu Heart Foundation
September 26, 2025

NAFDAC gives edible oil companies two weeks to start using green tankers

He condemned the use of petroleum and diesel trucks to transport cooking oils.

NAFDAC
September 26, 2025

Sokoto govt inaugurates task force to tackle maternal, neonatal deaths

According to him, the federal government had identified transportation as a major challenge in maternal health service delivery.

BABIES IN KANO
September 26, 2025

22.3% of families in Nasarawa embraced family planning: Commissioner

Mr Gwamna said the milestone was achieved through increased awareness by the government in collaboration with partners.

Family planning