Monday, October 19, 2026

Health

October 31, 2024

NLC pledges support for Nigerian nurses amid economic hardship

Mr Ajaero lauded NANNM’s service and commitment to the labour struggle, acknowledging their vital role in keeping NLC strong and vibrant.

NLC
October 31, 2024

Sokoto assembly pledges adequate budgetary allocation for immunisation in 2025

The speaker highlighted the assembly’s dedication to improving healthcare services in the state.

Polio immunisation
October 30, 2024

WHO expands mpox emergency testing centres 

He said that overall, WHO received more than 60 expressions of interest for the EUL review of mpox diagnostic tests.

PATIENTS WITH MPOX
October 30, 2024

Gov. Otti advocates harsh punishment for corrupt health workers

Mr Otti said poor remuneration should not be an excuse for any professional healthcare worker to endanger citizens’ lives through fraud and stealing supplies.

Alex Otti
October 30, 2024

WHO says tuberculosis leading infectious disease killer as global funding decreases

WHO said 10.8 million people fell ill with tuberculosis in 2023, with the disease remaining the leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19.

Tuberculosis patient
October 29, 2024

Japa: Sanwo-Olu’s wife urges ‘fair’ remuneration for health workers

Mrs Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism that the interest of physicians would be valuably considered as discussions around minimum wage were ongoing nationwide.

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
October 29, 2024

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages causes kidney, heart diseases, FG warns

The minister said the country faced a growing health crisis with SSB-related diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

CARBONATED DRINKS
October 29, 2024

States spent 58.16% of total N2.3 trillion allocated to healthcare in 2023: BudgIT

The BudgIT official recommended a strategic realignment of states’ revenue mobilisation towards health sector investments to address these challenges.

Hospital ward used to illustrated this story
October 29, 2024

Red Cross raises alarm over Lassa fever spread in Nigeria

The International Federation of Red Cross has expressed concern over the alarming spread of Lassa Fever to new areas across Nigeria

Nigerian Red Cross
October 29, 2024

Australian researchers make breakthrough in cancer monitoring with blood marker

They said the marker can be used to better detect levels of tissue damage in the human body.

Melbourne’s Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI)