Thursday, August 20, 2026

Health

June 22, 2025

NPHCDA urges Nigerian parents to ensure children get vaccinated

He said routine immunisation was critical in the fight against diseases such as polio, measles, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and tuberculosis.

Vaccination
June 21, 2025

95% of fevers in Lagos not malaria: Commissioner

According to him, the grave consequences of not testing also underscored the severity of misdiagnosis.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
June 21, 2025

UN chief warns of radiological risk amid attack of Iran’s nuclear facilities

Mr Grossi said that Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities were degrading critical safety systems. 

Israel's attack on Iran
June 20, 2025

Japanese embassy donates atmospheric water generator to FMC Keffi

Hideo Suzuki, Japan’s ambassador to Nigeria, donated the equipment to the management of FMC Keffi at a handover ceremony in Keffi on Friday.

The Elixir High-Tech Water Production Device donated by Hideo Suzuki to FMC Keffi
June 20, 2025

Zamfara govt, UNFPA train traditional, religious leaders on women’s health, GBV

“The cultural norms are a major factor in challenges affecting women’s health and the prevalence of GBV in society,” he said.

Dauda Lawal-Dare
June 20, 2025

Nigeria’s pharmaceutical council seals off 443 drug outlets in Taraba

Sulaiman Chiroma, head of enforcement for the council, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Friday in Jalingo.

Sealed pharmacy in Nigeria
June 20, 2025

EU bars Chinese firms from major medical device contracts

According to EU data, nearly 90 per cent of Chinese public tenders for medical devices disadvantage EU-made products and companies.

EU leaders
June 19, 2025

NMA commends Zamfara govt. over increase in doctors’ salaries

He described the review of doctors’ welfare packages as historic.

NMA and Gov Dauda Lawal
June 19, 2025

Agribusiness attracted $170 million investment into Oyo: Commissioner

Mr Olaleye said that the $170 million investment would also create jobs for many people.

Oyo state
June 19, 2025

WHO issues guideline on pregnancy care for women with sickle cell disease

WHO stated that women with SCD faced a four-to-11 fold higher likelihood of maternal death than those without the disease.

WHO and sickle cell logos