Thursday, October 15, 2026

Health

May 25, 2025

Physicians advise health workers on paying attention to mental health triggers

Ms Bello-Mojeed noted that addressing mental health issues was critical for individuals and society’s well-being

DOCTORS
May 24, 2025

FG, Kwara govt. partner to improve obstetrics care

Ms El-Imam commended the state government for upscaling healthcare delivery, as demonstrated by several infrastructural upgrades across the state.

Nigerian pregnant women
May 24, 2025

NMA seeks more sensitisation to address vaccine hesitancy, infodemic

The state NMA vice chairman, Muhammed Salahudeen, said the topic was rightly chosen for Zamfara, especially on polio and non-polio-related issues.

Vaccination
May 24, 2025

Kaduna, UNICEF mobilise 23 LG chairmen’s spouses to boost primary healthcare

Mr Baba noted that the participants gave commitments to return to the local government and become gender champions.

LG chairmen’s spouses
May 24, 2025

Obstetric fistula; treatable silent killer affecting 500,000 women: UN Women

UNFPA emphasised that midwives were key to preventing fistula, and other childbirth injuries.

Gathering of women 
May 24, 2025

LAUTECH professor seeks early detection against cardiovascular diseases in Africa  

Mr Akintunde advised public awareness, lifestyle changes, and the mantra “know your numbers” to curb cardiovascular diseases.

Professor of cardiovascular medicine, Adeseye Akintunde
May 23, 2025

HIV prevalence rate in Plateau stands at 1.6 per cent: Commissioner

The commissioner said the state had made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, but regretted that the burden of the disease was still great.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
May 22, 2025

Ebonyi launches free health insurance for HIV patients

“They can now focus their resources on other needs aside from HIV drugs,” Mr Ekuma said.

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru [Photo: Twitter]
May 22, 2025

Ondo rallies LG chairmen to strengthen primary healthcare

Mr Akanbiemu commended the chairmen for prioritising the healthcare system.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa
May 21, 2025

Senate summons NAFDAC over unsafe fruit ripening methods

Mr Ani attributed the spread of the practice to profit-driven motives.

Nigerian Senate