Thursday, October 15, 2026

Health

May 17, 2025

FMC Ebute Metta pays N20 million monthly but gets only three hours of daily power supply: Medical Director

The medical director said the extraordinary expenses have led to the monthly consumption of 80,000 litres of diesel.

Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos (Credit: FMC)
May 17, 2025

World Bank to construct latrines for 1,500 Katsina households

The World Bank, in collaboration with the Katsina State government, is to construct latrines for about 1,500 households across three LGAs.

Pit toilet (Credit: Linda Ikeji)
May 17, 2025

Lagos: NHIA onboards five additional hospitals for emergency obstetric care

He said the onboarding process included comprehensive facility walkthroughs conducted by NHIA and CEmOC teams in the selected hospitals.

NHIA logo
May 16, 2025

FG promises access to eye care for every Nigerian

Junior health minister Iziaq Salako says the federal government will ensure every Nigerian has access to the eye care they need.

Minister of State for Environment Ishaq Salako
May 16, 2025

Egypt trains 13,555 dental interns to enhance oral healthcare

MENA further reported that no fewer than 9,950 dentists were officially assigned to duty during the same year.

Dental interns
May 16, 2025

FG unveils new youth-focused health awareness campaign

He said Yo! Health was designed to improve access to essential health services while promoting awareness, education, and preventive care.

Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande
May 16, 2025

NHIA, NBS partner to deepen health insurance via data collaboration

The National Health Insurance Authority and the National Bureau of Statistics are partnering to deepen health insurance through data collaboration.

NHIA and NBS
May 16, 2025

Global health gains stalling, warns WHO report

Without urgent action, the WHO warns that between 2024 and 2030, 700,000 maternal and eight million child deaths could occur unnecessarily.

World Health Organisation (WHO) and Tedros Ghebreyesus
May 15, 2025

Bill to establish malaria agency passes second reading in Senate

Mr Nwoko said the tragic outcomes caused by malaria had a potential effect on most vulnerable citizens.

May 15, 2025

Singapore minister warns of rising global drug threat

Synthetic drugs, such as methamphetamine, have driven a global surge in drug abuse.

Drugs