Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Health

August 20, 2026

Congo’s M23 rebels announce movement restrictions over Ebola concerns

The new measure followed confirmation that two travellers from the government-held town of Lubero tested positive for Ebola in a village under M23 control.

Ebola outbreak
August 20, 2026

KSCHMA urges public awareness for better healthcare access

KSCHMA says sustained public enlightenment remains central to its mandate to improve healthcare access and enhance service delivery for Kaduna residents.

Kano governor
August 20, 2026

Tinubu approves decriminalising attempted suicide as 7,000 Nigerians take their own lives annually

The Tinubu administration has approved the amendment of the National Mental Health Act to decriminalise attempted suicide in Nigeria.

Tinubu at FEC meeting
August 19, 2026

UNICEF, Katsina mobilise faith leaders to boost vaccination, child health

He said religious leaders were strategically positioned to build trust and encourage families to embrace vaccination.

UNICEF and Katsina State govt logos
August 19, 2026

Stakeholders seek quick reform of state public health laws

Mr Danjuma described the initiative as a major milestone in strengthening public health legal preparedness.

HOSPITAL
August 19, 2026

Beware of fertility treatment, surrogacy, ‘miracle baby’ scams in Nigeria, UK warns citizens 

“If you’re considering fertility treatment in Nigeria, exercise caution,” it said.

Pregnant women and UK emblem
August 19, 2026

Lagos: LASEPA seals facilities over environmental violations

LASEPA sealed several establishments in Agege and Mushin over environmental violations.

LASEPA officials
August 19, 2026

Gwarzo council sponsors 20 women for free midwifery training

Gwarzo council area in Kano has sponsored 20 women for free midwifery training.

Mani Tsoho and others
August 19, 2026

Women make up nearly 70% of global health workforce, study reveals

Women now make up nearly 70 per cent of health workers worldwide but remain concentrated in lower-paid professions with fewer leadership opportunities.

Female health workers
August 19, 2026

Niger govt unveils N100 million CEmONC equipment to reduce maternal, newborn deaths

Niger government has inaugurated N100 million worth of CEmONC equipment at selected general hospitals across the state to reduce maternal and newborn mortality.

Niger hospital