Thursday, August 20, 2026

Health

June 14, 2025

NDLEA partners traditional boxing group to combat drug abuse in Kano

Mr Muhammad -Danliti hailed the NDLEA for its doggedness in the fight against drug abuse in the state.

NDLEA
June 14, 2025

Jigawa inaugurates health insurance enrolment for 400 political appointees

Mr Ibrahim-Mamsa stated that the initiative would strengthen the scheme to enhance universal health coverage for residents of the state.

Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi
June 14, 2025

Gov. Aliyu inaugurates polio outbreak response campaign in Sokoto 

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating polio and strengthening the state primary healthcare services.

Governor Ahmed Aliyu (Photo credit: Vanguard)
June 13, 2025

UNICEF commends Zamfara for maintaining zero polio status

She urged parents to present their children below five years for the polio vaccination exercise.

UNICEF
June 13, 2025

Lassa fever death toll rises in Nigeria despite national response efforts

Nigeria reported 747 confirmed cases and 142 deaths so far in 2025, marking a case fatality rate of 19.0 per cent.

Lassa fever infected patient
June 13, 2025

EU earmarks N900 million to fight malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

The EU official said the gesture was in response to the alarming level of malnutrition cases in the region.

malnourished children
June 13, 2025

NESREA shuts 25 facilities over environmental violations

Innocent Barikor, the director-general of NESREA, urged operators to adhere to the provisions of environmental laws in their operations.

NESREA
June 12, 2025

Sokoto commends stakeholders for successful polio vaccination

“Sustained high immunisation coverage is essential to keeping the virus at bay,” Mr Umar noted.

Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Sokoto
June 12, 2025

Polio: Kano govt to vaccinate 3.9 million children in June

Mr Mahmoud reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to eradicating polio by December 2025.

Vaccination
June 12, 2025

Democracy Day: Experts seek increased funding for health sector 

Mr Obindo, urged Nigerians to be more resilient and be hopeful.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)