Thursday, August 20, 2026

Health

July 15, 2025

WHO backs twice-yearly HIV injection for immediate global use

Around 630,000 people died from HIV-related causes that year, while 31.6 million were on antiretroviral treatment, up from 30.3 million in 2023.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
July 14, 2025

German doctor on trial for murdering 15 patients

The 40-year-old palliative care doctor is charged with killing 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024.

German regional court
July 11, 2025

UNICEF launches campaign against low HPV vaccine uptake in Osun

Ms Busari said that volunteers would work in five local government areas in the state.

UNICEF
July 11, 2025

Abuja residents urged to register for health insurance

“Once you are insured under the FHIS, accessing healthcare becomes easier, more affordable, and efficient,” an FCT offica said.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
July 11, 2025

UNAIDS pushes to end AIDS as public health threat by 2030

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS says the world can still end the scourge of HIV and AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.

AIDS patients
July 10, 2025

Nurses, midwives tackle quacks, illegal training institutions

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria says it is implementing effective measures to curb quackery and the proliferation of illegal training institutions.

Nurses
July 10, 2025

Tinubu’s govt urged to address academic manpower shortage

Nosa Orhue, president of the association, made the appeal in a communiqué, following the association’s National Executive Council meeting.

Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics
July 9, 2025

Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA inaugurates PHC named after Remi Tinubu

She said the project aligned with the present administration’s agenda. 

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
July 9, 2025

Plateau assembly pledges support for better healthcare

The Plateau House of Assembly states that the legislative arm of the state is committed to enacting laws that will enhance the healthcare delivery system.

Plateau State House of Assembly
July 9, 2025

Africa CDC launches framework to tackle health impact of climate change

“This framework represents a pivotal step in the Africa CDC’s mission to safeguard public health,” said the CDC chief.

Africa CDC