Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Health

August 8, 2026

Tinubu TorchBearers offer free healthcare to 250 Bayelsa residents

The outreach, led by the group’s state coordinator, Dame Julie Donli, included medical consultations, treatment and medication for residents with various health complaints.

free medical outreach organised by the Tinubu TorchBearers
August 8, 2026

UNFPA trains Benue midwives, workers on sexual, reproductive health emergencies

Mr Idrisa said women and girls were particularly vulnerable during humanitarian crises.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
August 8, 2026

WHO recommends Ervebo vaccine trial against Bundibugyo virus in DR Congo

WHO noted that the experts said there were no identified safety concerns with Ervebo.

WHO
August 8, 2026

Muslim World League to commission cardiac centre in Kaduna

The commissioning of the Cardiac Centre will add another tertiary healthcare centre in Kaduna State.

Gov Sani and Muslim World League logo
August 8, 2026

Medical corps is army’s eye on health, cleanliness, says CMD

The CMD urged participants to make cleanliness and preventive healthcare part of their daily lives.

Barracks Health Committee (BHC) programme
August 8, 2026

Ebola killed 300 children in DR Congo, says UN

The advisory group met for a third time on July 31 to review new data on Ervebo.

United Nations logo and health workers fighting Ebola in DR Congo.
August 7, 2026

Oborevwori’s wife provides free medical care for children with autism

She pledged to sustain her advocacy for greater inclusion of children with special needs. 

Image used to illustrate the story
August 7, 2026

Ondo govt, group to strengthen health supply chain

The Ondo State government is partnering with the Life Spring Development Foundation (LSDF) to strengthen the state’s health supply chain.

Ondo state logo
August 7, 2026

NAFDAC advises Jigawa mothers on breastfeeding

NAFDAC has advised mothers in the state to embrace optimal breastfeeding to ensure the survival, growth and development of children in their first 100 days.

Women breastfeeding their babies
August 7, 2026

Police, stakeholders to curb sale of dead animals’ meat in Maiduguri

The police stressed the need for sustained public enlightenment on the health risks associated with consuming unwholesome meat.

Carcasses of cows