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Health

June 19, 2025

Sokoto govt calls for sustained family planning efforts

Faruku Wurno, commissioner for health, made the appeal on Thursday in Sokoto during a cascading training for Long-Acting Reversible Contraception providers.

Women with babies in Sokoto hospital
June 19, 2025

Health warning issued for legionnaires’ disease in central Sydney

The warning came after three Potts Points residents aged from their 40s to their 70s had developed a severe lung infection.

Image of a hospital(used to illustrate the story)
June 17, 2025

Experts recommend urgent action against typhoid outbreaks

Mr Akhamie said, “Patients often come in with fatigue, fluctuating temperatures, and digestive issues,” he said.

Typhoid chart
June 16, 2025

Niger targets two million under-five children for immunisation

Governor Umaru Bago of Niger, at the inauguration in Minna on Monday, said the campaign was in line with the new Niger Agenda.

Polio immunisation
June 16, 2025

Expert says contraceptive pills can’t cause cervical cancer

“There is urgent need to dispel these myths and equip individuals with accurate facts to make informed decisions about their reproductive health,” she said.

FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACEPTIVES
June 15, 2025

Expert advocates funding for routine testing of antimicrobial resistance

Mr Igwe urged the government to mainstream AMR testing and stewardship into national health budgets.

Federal hospitals
June 15, 2025

Father’s Day: Expert says societal pressure deepening men’s health burden  

The doctor noted that sexual health issues such as erectile dysfunction and low testosterone were common among men

Father's day
June 15, 2025

Group seeks funded childhood cancer treatment, improved disease awareness

Ms Adekanye stated that government involvement would enable children with cancer to receive quality care.

Cancer treatment machines
June 15, 2025

NOA stresses benefits of voluntary blood donation

Mr Tijjani noted that a single donation could save more than one life.

National Orientation Agency
June 14, 2025

Zamfara govt. vows to maintain zero-polio status

Zamfara has been having a zero-polio status since October 2024.

Polio vaccination