Friday, August 21, 2026

Health

June 5, 2025

UNICEF targets 100,000 youths for climate action by 2025: Official

UNICEF says it plans to mobilise 100,000 Nigerian youths for climate action by the year 2025 under its global environmental initiative, Green Rising.

UNICEF
June 4, 2025

Bill Gates urges Nigeria to continue momentum for polio eradication

Mr Gates acknowledged the Nigerian government’s efforts and progress, disclosing that polio detections in the country reduced by about 40 per cent in Q1 2025.

Bill Gates
June 4, 2025

UNICEF, health stakeholders seek improved funding for maternal, child healthcare

Ms Shittu-Muideen urged state governments to adopt evidence-based approaches to resource planning and health strategy formulation.

UNICEF
June 4, 2025

NARD condemns sacking of resident doctors in Kaduna

Mr Yakubu said that about six of the doctors had been given termination letters.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
June 4, 2025

39 illegal water factories operating in Ogun busted by NAFDAC

“NAFDAC has vowed to crack down on the activities of illegal producers and non-compliant facilities within its jurisdiction,” Mr Benu said.

NAFDAC operatives
June 4, 2025

Kano govt warns against slaughtering unhealthy animals during sallah

The health commissioner urged mothers and food handlers to ensure the safe preparation of meat to prevent food-borne illnesses.

Abattoir
June 4, 2025

NAFDAC intercepts, uncovers multimillion-naira expired beverages in Kaduna

Seven hundred packs of Schweppes and 300 packs of Fanta Orange flavour were seized during the interception.

NAFDAC seals Kaduna warehouse
June 3, 2025

Edo confirms five diphtheria cases, two deaths

Mr Oshiomhole described the outbreak as “a serious cause for concern.”

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
June 3, 2025

Nigeria requires N2.2 trillion to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030: Adewole 

He urged investment in cervical cancer elimination due to its high return on investment.

Isaac Adewole
June 3, 2025
European Union