Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Health

June 19, 2026

FG expands newborn sickle cell screening, seeks insurance coverage

Mr Pate described sickle cell disease as one of Nigeria’s most pressing public health challenges. 

Muhammed Pate
June 19, 2026

Nigerian surgeons want AI to be used in hospitals

Nigerian surgeons have called for the use of artificial intelligence to enhance surgical training and healthcare service delivery.

Nigerian surgeons
June 19, 2026

NICASA seeks FG’s urgent intervention for stranded Nigerians in South Africa

NICASA has urged the federal government to urgently address the worsening humanitarian situation facing stranded Nigerians awaiting repatriation from South Africa.

Nigerians in South Africa.
June 19, 2026

Plateau establishes sickle cell registry to boost data collection, planning

Mr Baamlong said the initiative ended the fragmented approaches to sickle cell care.

Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang
June 19, 2026

PCN seals 724 illegal premises across 10 LGAs in Kwara

The registrar of PCN, Ibrahim Ahmed, disclosed this in Ilorin at a news conference organised after a four-day operation across 10 local government areas of Kwara.

June 19, 2026

Jigawa stakeholders advocate preventive measures against malaria

Stakeholders in Jigawa’s health sector have called for greater adherence to preventive measures to reduce the state’s malaria burden.

Jigawa governor
June 19, 2026

COVID-19: Trump admin releases documents accusing Fauci of funding Chinese Wuhan lab research

Mr Trump’s administration has released documents accusing Anthony Fauci, a former head of NIAID, of funding Wuhan Lab research that sparked the COVID-19 pandemic.

President Donald Trump and Anthony Fauci
June 18, 2026

LASHMA recruits officers for Ilera-Ibile to bolster community participation

The LASHMA permanent secretary stated that the agency would in August announce a new policy of the scheme.

Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA),
June 18, 2026

Swipha Pharma donates N500,000 anti-malaria drugs in Kano

Swipha Pharma Nigeria Ltd. has donated anti-malarial drugs worth N500,000 to the Kano State Drugs and Medical Consumables Supply Agency to support healthcare delivery.

Swipha Pharma Nigeria Ltd.
June 18, 2026

NAFDAC plans second phase of sachet alcohol enforcement

NAFDAC on Wednesday said plans were already underway to begin the second phase of enforcement against the sale of sachet alcohol in the country.

Sachet alcoholic drinks