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Health

March 30, 2025

Gov Mbah pledges 24-hour service for new PHCs in Enugu

He urged the people of Emene to take ownership of the facility and ensure its continued functionality.

Peter Mbah
March 30, 2025

Lassa fever killed 118 Nigerians in Q1 2025: NCDC

NCDC has distributed essential medical supplies, including personal protective equipment and medications, to affected states.

Lassa-fever
March 29, 2025

Nigeria Health Watch, stakeholders demand improved maternal health

Ms Ihekweazu stated that the gala was an opportunity to find creative ways to ensure that women were heard.

Nursing mothers
March 28, 2025

Enugu LG begins free healthcare for elderly, PWDs

“The purpose of this programme is to boost the average life expectancy of our people from 54 years to 70 years and above,” the chairman said.

Healthcare for the elderly
March 27, 2025

Cerebrospinal meningitis kills three in Gombe

Mr Dahiru further said the state had identified 70 suspected cases in nine local government areas (LGA) and had collected 63 samples.

Meningitis
March 27, 2025

Kaduna okays recruitment of 1,800 workers for primary health care

The commissioner stated that there was also an ongoing refurbishment of 255 PHC facilities.

Kaduna State
March 27, 2025

44% of youths have mental health problems: Report

AXA Mansard Insurance says its recent Mind Health Report revealed that 44 per cent of young adults currently suffer from mental conditions.

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Lagos (Credit: X)
March 26, 2025

Japa: Doctors demand better welfare to sustain healthcare system

Mr Olatise urged doctors to uphold their responsibility to Nigeria in spite of their challenges.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
March 26, 2025

FG to protect Nigerians from high salt intake, unhealthy diets: Minister

He urged public health advocates, educators, and community leaders to support the national effort through community outreach.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
March 26, 2025

Customs grant two-year tax waiver on pharmaceutical raw materials

Mr Maiada explained that the waiver aligned with the presidential directives to enhance local healthcare product manufacturing.

Nigeria Customs Service