Friday, August 21, 2026

Health

May 9, 2025

Nigeria’s Pate, Bako-Aiyegbusi make 2025 TIME100 Health list

TIME100 Health is a prestigious recognition of the 100 most influential individuals shaping the future of global health.

Minister of health Ali Pate and Bako Aiyegbusi on 2025 TIME100 Health list
May 9, 2025

Yenagoa: Renaissance Africa, NNPCL donate special care baby unit

At the inauguration, the chief NNPC upstream investment officer, Oluwaseyi Omotowa, said the unit will care for babies with health problems.

Diete - Koki Memorial Hospital (Credit: NAN)
May 7, 2025

Nigeria restates commitment to fight sickle cell disease

According to her, the Global Congress on Sickle Cell Disease will hold in Abuja from June 3 to June 6.

sickle cell
May 7, 2025

Reps seek free cancer screening for Nigerians

Mr Oseni emphasised the need for public funding

Cancer chart
May 7, 2025

NAFDAC announces WHO prequalification for syringe manufactured by Nigerian firm

NAFDAC said Ogun State-based Afrimedical is the first Nigerian syringe manufacturer—and West and Central Africa—to receive WHO prequalification for its syringes.

WHO, NAFDAC logos
May 7, 2025

Los Angeles county declares hepatitis A outbreak

A total of 165 hepatitis A cases in Los Angeles County have been reported since 2024, more than triple the number of cases reported in 2023.

Los Angeles county
May 6, 2025

Proper breastfeeding reduces risk of asthma in children: Expert

Ms Ajibawo, in an interview in Lagos on Tuesday, said breast milk serves as immunity and protection for children against allergic conditions.

Breastfeeding mother
May 6, 2025

Kwara govt distributes free delivery kits to 193 primary healthcare centres

According to her, the provision of hygienic and clean delivery kits is an essential initiative that addresses a critical need within the communities.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
May 6, 2025

Expert urges partnership with community leaders to tackle vaccine hesitancy

Mr Bolarinwa advocated local production of drugs and vaccines in Nigeria.

VACCINES
May 6, 2025

Obi donates N20 million to Godfrey Okoye Teaching Hospital Enugu

Mr Obi said he supported nursing schools because Nigeria needed more than 1.2 million nurses to address the profession shortage in the country’s hospitals.

Peter Obi at the event