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Health

May 16, 2025

NHIA, NBS partner to deepen health insurance via data collaboration

The National Health Insurance Authority and the National Bureau of Statistics are partnering to deepen health insurance through data collaboration.

NHIA and NBS
May 16, 2025

Global health gains stalling, warns WHO report

Without urgent action, the WHO warns that between 2024 and 2030, 700,000 maternal and eight million child deaths could occur unnecessarily.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 15, 2025

Bill to establish malaria agency passes second reading in Senate

Mr Nwoko said the tragic outcomes caused by malaria had a potential effect on most vulnerable citizens.

May 15, 2025

Singapore minister warns of rising global drug threat

Synthetic drugs, such as methamphetamine, have driven a global surge in drug abuse.

Drugs
May 14, 2025

Adamawa primary healthcare agency to deworm 100,000 schoolchildren

The Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency has announced plans to commence the third phase of its deworming exercise, targeting about 100,000 schoolchildren across the state

Adamawa State
May 14, 2025

Plateau recorded three deaths from cholera, five cases confirmed: Official

Mr Baamlong called for the evacuation of the suspected cholera cases to the treatment centres.

Map of Plateau State
May 14, 2025

Vietnam urges public vigilance amid rise in COVID-19 cases

Since the beginning of 2025, Vietnam has recorded 148 scattered COVID-19 cases across 27 provinces and cities, with no fatalities reported.

COVID-19
May 14, 2025

Lassa Fever: WAHO expands coalition to accelerate vaccine access in West Africa

The West African Health Organisation has expanded its Lassa Fever Coalition to accelerate vaccine access in the region.

Lassa fever infected patient
May 13, 2025

Health workers threaten strike over delay in payment of pay rise arrears

They urged the government to consider the implications of the resumption of the suspended strike action on the health sector.

HEALTH WORKERS IN KADUNA
May 13, 2025

Kwara govt. trains medical doctors in severe malaria management

The director of public health, Kwara Ministry of Health, said the training was part of the strategic move to eliminate malaria and improve healthcare delivery.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)