Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Health

June 28, 2026

Edo seeks federal hospital partnership on mental health rehabilitation

She said that no formal collaboration agreement had yet been concluded between the two parties.

Mentally challenged person
June 27, 2026

Medical rehabilitation therapists seek more funding, workforce expansion

He identified limited rehabilitation equipment and inadequate technical capacity as major sectoral challenges.

Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria
June 27, 2026

Community health gaps fuelling poor human capital outcomes in Northern Nigeria: AHBN

The AHBN said persistent gaps in healthcare were limiting the region’s social and economic growth.

African Health Budget Network
June 27, 2026

Niger inaugurates 28-member advisory committee to strengthen health system

The committee is made up of 21 health professionals and seven ex officio members.

Governor Umaru Bago
June 27, 2026

Francis Ferrari: Meet French ophthalmologist who changes colour of eyes

Raised in Luxembourg, Mr Ferrari studied ophthalmology at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen in Germany.

June 26, 2026

NHIA sets one-hour limit rule for health insurance approvals

The National Health Insurance Authority has implemented a strict one-hour authorisation approval limit to prevent delays for enrollees.

NHIA logo
June 25, 2026

5% of children battling adenoiditis worldwide, says paediatrician

The paediatrician said that enlargement of the adenoids could lead to airway obstruction, causing difficulty in breathing.

A black child suffering from adenoiditis
June 25, 2026

95 yellow fever cases recorded across Africa, Americas, says WHO

The organisation said 32 suspected cases were being investigated in five additional countries.

WHO
June 25, 2026

Kaduna govt advocates proper administration of praziquantel drug in bilharzia treatment

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has urged stakeholders involved in administering Praziquantel, a deworming medicine that treats schistosomiasis, to ensure its effective use.

drug
June 25, 2026

LG chairman inspects Kosofe PHC, vows to tackle flooding challenge

The chairman noted that the flooding challenge had persisted for some time and required urgent attention.

Moyo Ogunlewe