Friday, August 21, 2026

Health

April 26, 2025

FG seeks global investments in health manufacturing at IMF, World Bank meetings

The federal government is actively seeking global investments to boost local health manufacturing in Nigeria.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
April 26, 2025

Polio: Kano govt, UNICEF flag off 2025 immunisation campaign

Governor Abba Yusuf said the exercise aimed to curb the spread of the virus and protect children from the life-threatening disease.

Polio immunisation
April 26, 2025

Wike orders crackdown on illegal hospitals, quack doctors after pregnant woman’s death

Mr Wike warned that anyone operating an illegal facility or working in an unregistered health facility should be arrested and prosecuted.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
April 26, 2025

Polio: UNICEF, Bauchi govt. mobilise traditional rulers for vaccine uptake

Ms Rafique expressed UNICEF’s readiness to support all LGAS, communities, and the state in ensuring that all qualified children are vaccinated.

Polio vaccination
April 26, 2025

Uganda declares end of latest Ebola outbreak 

Special focus was placed on Kampala and border areas to curb potential cross-border transmission.

Ebola Patients
April 26, 2025

Adamawa targets 1.4 million children in new polio vaccination drive

Mr Fintiri urged all stakeholders to work together to ensure the campaign’s success.

Polio immunisation vaccine
April 26, 2025

Group commends Tinubu’s commitment to healthcare reform

The group also provided insight into efforts by the Tinubu administration to stem the tide of infectious diseases.

Bola Tinubu
April 26, 2025

12,000 patients benefit from free hernia surgeries in Katsina

Mr Kabir urged other organisations and philanthropists to support similar initiatives.

hernia
April 26, 2025

Environmental health officers advocate attention on vector control not malaria

Mr Dankogi said that the officers were doing their best but plagued with a myriad of challenges.

2025 Malaria Day logo
April 25, 2025

NAFDAC seizes banned N800 million pesticides in Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo

The agency urged the public to remain vigilant by verifying product sources.

NAFDAC