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Health

July 1, 2025

Bauchi: MWAN inaugurates advocacy champions to tackle maternal mortality

The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria, Bauchi Chapter, inaugurated its Advocacy Champions on Tuesday under the Accelerating Implementation of Maternal, Neonatal, Child Nutrition, and Health Innovations

Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria
July 1, 2025

Nigeria making progress to eliminate NTDs, says NIMR

“No fewer than 37 million Nigerians have been taken off the treatment of river blindness, while 43 million are still at risk and eligible for treatment,” said NIMR.

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
July 1, 2025

FG, UNODC partner to combat illegal mining

The federal government is partnering with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to boost Nigeria’s response to the illicit mineral trade.

Dele Alake and others
June 30, 2025

Niger governor’s wife visits hospitals, offers financial aid to patients

Fatima Bago, wife of the Niger governor, paid a surprise visit to the Minna General Hospital and the Jummai Babangida Maternal and Neonatal wing of the hospital, offering financial support to patients

Fatima Bago, wife of Governor Umaru Bago of Niger (credit: Facebook)
June 30, 2025

UNICEF, Taraba begin integrated vaccination for over one million children

UNICEF, in collaboration with the Taraba government, has launched an integrated immunisation programme for over one million children against life-threatening diseases.

KIDS GETTING VACCINATED
June 30, 2025

Loneliness makes thousands of people sick, says WHO

The World Health Organisation on Monday says that no fewer than 871,000 people die worldwide annually from loneliness.

Photo of sick people in hospital bed in nigeria used to illustrate the story
June 30, 2025

Spain hits June record of 46 degrees as extreme heat grips Europe

In southern Spain, night-time lows remained above 30 degrees – a level of sustained heat that experts say can pose serious health risks.

People at fountain to cool off
June 29, 2025

Lagos sickle cell groups urge mandatory screening

Ms Bakare said Nigeria has the highest number of sickle cell patients in Africa.

sickle cell
June 28, 2025

FG to explore nuclear medicine in cancer care

The minister noted that the increasing burden of cancer in the country needed solutions.

CANCER PATIENTS
June 27, 2025

Yobe partners NLC to strengthen health insurance scheme

He said the NLC is not only a voice for workers but also a vital partner in strengthening the health system.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni