Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Health

August 25, 2026

Ethiopia mulls turning Addis Ababa into Africa’s healthcare hub

Ethiopia plans to position Addis Ababa as a leading healthcare hub in Africa.

Temesgen Tiruneh
August 25, 2026

10 mental health patients treated in herbal healing homes ready for discharge, says Edo govt

Ms Abdallah said government-approved herbal healing homes provided rehabilitation and related support to persons with mental-health conditions and other vulnerable persons.

Governor Monday Okpebholo
August 25, 2026

62% of West African workers received no workplace malaria support: Survey

A CAMA survey found that 62 per cent of respondents across 10 West African countries receive no malaria prevention support from their employers.

Patients in the hospital used to illustrate the story
August 25, 2026

Prioritise officers’ health, FCID boss tells police medical team

Mr Akpanudom made the call when the force’s medical director, Nkechi Eze, and her team paid a working visit to the FCID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday.

Nigerian Policewomen used to illustrate the story. CREDIT: Twitter]
August 25, 2026

Tinubu, governors urged to move from policies to action

The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja, stressing that the country had several policies on women’s health but needed to translate them into action.

Tinubu with governors
August 24, 2026

FCTA, UNICEF urge councils to boost food security, tackle malnutrition

He described nutrition security as a cornerstone of human capital development and economic growth. 

FCTA and UNICEF
August 24, 2026

Youth group screens 100 indigents for genotype, hepatitis in Kwara

The Young and Gifted Youth Development Initiative (YGYDI) organised a free community health outreach for residents of Ajangbadi, Ilorin South LGA.

Free Medical Outreach
August 24, 2026

Pankshin PHC seeks land for expansion, development interventions

The PHC in the Pankshin area of Plateau has appealed to the local council for additional land to expand its facilities and access interventions from development partners.

Healthcare workers
August 24, 2026

Oncologist urges early cancer alarm, detection

Temitope Olatunji, an oncologist, has advised Nigerians to raise alarm over any strange symptoms in their body to reduce sudden deaths arising from cancer.

Oncology department
August 23, 2026

Aminu Kano hospital introduces IVF service for childless couples

Mr Rais said the service would restore hope among couples suffering from infertility.

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.