Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Health

September 16, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records surge in cases; deaths hit 162 in August

The NCDC, via its official website, on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from three in the previous week.

Lassa-fever
September 16, 2025

Japa: Akwa Ibom declares two medical doctors wanted for absconding after eight-year training

Mr John said that both doctors left their duty post for greener pastures without first serving the state to cover the cost of their training.

Gov. Umo Eno
September 16, 2025

Ogun government urges elders to avoid self-medication

“Self-medication is dangerous to health; elderly persons are advised to avoid it,” the head of service, Kehinde Onasanya, said in a statement.

Photo of elderly people used to illustrate the story
September 16, 2025

Abia revives sanitary inspection, launches tree campaign

The Abia government says the revived sanitary inspection of compounds is not for taxation or punishment but to ensure residents maintain clean surroundings.

Governor Alex Otti
September 15, 2025

Bauchi installs solar panels at health centre

Mr Sani noted that floods damaged the health centre in 2023.

Solar panels
September 15, 2025

Abuja doctors begin indefinite strike over Wike’s failure to address issues

The association had issued a seven-day ultimatum on August 28, urging the government to address urgent challenges in the FCT health sector.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
September 15, 2025

KEDCO to disconnect AKTH from feeder over N949 million electricity debts

The KEDCO also requested that the hospital settle the N108.95 million bill for August in full within 10 working days.

AKTH building and KEDCO logo
September 15, 2025

WHO commences Ebola vaccination in DR Congo

The WHO noted that it supported the health authorities to develop the request for additional doses.

WHO and DR Congo logos
September 15, 2025

Destroyed Contraceptives: 170,000 unwanted pregnancies may occur in Nigeria, others, expert warns

Ms Oga said the action could result in thousands of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions on the continent.

Jessica Oga