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Health

February 19, 2025

Nigeria, ECOWAS strengthen regional collaboration on health security

Mr Pate reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to health sector transformation.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
February 19, 2025

Drinking bottled water exposed to intense sun dangerous, says expert

Mr Mubashir urged Nigerians to prioritise drinking clean, mineral water that had been properly stored and kept cool.

Tablewater (credit: Businessday)
February 19, 2025

Bird flu in Plateau kills 300 birds

Avian influenza, popularly known as bird flu, has killed 300 birds on a farm in Plateau.

Dead bird
February 18, 2025

Lawmaker restates FG’s commitment to quality healthcare delivery

The lawmaker affirmed the House of Representatives’ commitment to quality health through legislation and oversight.

Patrick Umoh (Credit: Facebook)
February 18, 2025

NCDC reports reduction in confirmed cases of Lassa fever

NCDC has reported a decline in confirmed Lassa fever cases for Epidemiological Week Five, January 27 to February 2, 2025.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
February 18, 2025

Akwa Ibom govt to train, certify traditional birth attendants

Governor Umo Eno has announced plans by the state government to train traditional birth attendants across all 31 LGAs.

Gov. Umo Eno
February 18, 2025

Nigerians raise alarm over frequent medical misdiagnosis in Port Harcourt, Uyo, Calabar

Several people across Port Harcourt, Uyo and Calabar are worried about what they described as incessant misdiagnoses in hospitals and laboratories.

Doctors performing surgery
February 17, 2025

Power Outage: UCH resident doctors embark on indefinite strike

Mr Adedeji said while electricity had been restored, only some parts of the residential quarters were reconnected.

University College Hospital (UCH) in Ibadan
February 17, 2025

Power Outage: UCH resident doctors set for indefinite strike

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) reconnected the UCH on February 12 after over 100 days of power outage.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
February 17, 2025

Ngaski local govt says 2,000 received free medical treatment in Kebbi

Council chair Maniru Abubakar-Warah stated this while briefing journalists in Warra town of Ngaski LGA on Monday.

Free Medical Outreach