Thursday, August 20, 2026

Health

June 27, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 766 cases, 145 deaths

The agency said the states most affected were Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba, and Ebonyi, which accounted for 91 per cent of the confirmed cases.

Lassa-fever
June 27, 2025

ICS president urges support for surgical missions

Mr Essiet encouraged fellows to emulate members of the college’s executive council by promptly paying project levies and participating actively in outreach missions.

June 27, 2025

TikTok expands mental health support in SSA, unveils new safety tools

According to him, this in-app well-being experience is automatically activated at 10:00 p.m. for users under 18 years old, while older users have the option to enable it.

TikTok
June 27, 2025

Drug abuse surge overwhelming Adamawa’s judicial, health systems: Psychiatrist

A consultant psychiatrist, Joel Umar, said a high level of drug abuse had led to more pressure in health facilities and the judiciary sector in Adamawa.

Drug abuse
June 26, 2025

21,000 babies born in 2023 through IVF in UK

The HFEA said that its latest figures show the “changing landscape” of fertility care in the UK.

IVF Chart
June 26, 2025

WHO decries worsening effects of global drug abuse

WHO disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025

Drug abuse
June 26, 2025

Clean Nigeria: Jigawa leads as North-West states review sanitation progress

“At the zonal level, states are encouraged to interact, share strategies and monitor their performance,” a federal government official said.

Jigawa governor
June 26, 2025

20 Kano LGAs attain ‘open defecation-free’ status

Governor Abba Yusuf expressed optimism that the remaining councils would soon attain similar status through sustained efforts and advocacy.

Open defecation
June 25, 2025

Ondo urges stakeholders to support comprehensive polio immunisation coverage

Mr Akanbiemu stated that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was doing his best to ensure that all categories of residents remained healthy.

Polio
June 25, 2025

Vitiligo treatable, not contagious, says expert

Mr Falodun described vitiligo as an acquired, chronic autoimmune skin disorder marked by the appearance of depigmented patches on the skin.

vitiligo