Thursday, August 20, 2026

Health

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
June 25, 2025

Kaduna govt to distribute 4.5 million treated malaria nets

The Kaduna government says it will distribute 4.5 million insecticide-treated nets to 1.8 million households.

Malaria net
June 24, 2025

Oyo assembly urges integration of mental health education in school curricula

The House decried the alarming statistics and emotional struggles of students faced by depression, anxiety, bullying, and substance use.

Oyo State Assembly
June 24, 2025

NAFDAC begins campaign on safe agrochemical use in Bauchi

NAFDAC has announced plans to inaugurate an intensive media campaign aimed at raising awareness among users and sellers of agricultural chemicals.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
June 24, 2025

WHO warns of tobacco industry interference, urges stronger controls

“By uniting science, policy, and political will, we can create a world where tobacco no longer claims lives, damages economies, or steals futures,” WHO said.

Man smoking used to illustrate the story
June 23, 2025

NOA launches diphtheria prevention campaign in Ebonyi communities

The director explained that diphtheria was a serious infection that produces a toxin that damages tissue.

Diphtheria
June 23, 2025

NMA raises concerns over leadership crisis in Yaba psychiatric hospital

“The health of Nigerians is not a bargaining chip,” said the NMA official. “It is a sacred responsibility that must be safeguarded by all of us.”

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos (Credit: X)