Monday, October 19, 2026

Health

October 17, 2024

Nigeria has three million under five stunted children, says FAO

The FAO official noted that the organisation was working to support affected communities in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
October 17, 2024

Nigeria to take delivery of malaria vaccines today

Nigeria is set to receive its first consignment of the highly anticipated malaria vaccines on Thursday.

Malaria vaccine
October 16, 2024

Nursing, midwifery council inducts 68 Edo varsity graduates

Mr Egbefo said, “As future leaders in healthcare, you bear the crucial responsibility of caring for the vulnerable and the ailing.’’

Graduating Nurses
October 16, 2024

NHIA begins health insurance enrolment for 10,000 people in Rivers

Ms Banigo, affirmed her commitment to improving healthcare access for her constituents.

Rivers people
October 16, 2024

Uganda mulls adding malaria vaccine to routine immunisation scheme

Among every 100 pregnant women, 20 suffer malaria and risk losing their babies and even their own lives.

Malaria vaccine
October 15, 2024

FG urged to tackle malnutrition with multi-faceted approach

The senior health specialist at the World Bank emphasised the need for a multi-faceted approach to address malnutrition in Nigeria.

malnourished children
October 15, 2024

Only 17% of Nigerians practise handwashing at critical times: UNICEF

She urged individuals to become “ambassadors for handwashing” by encouraging others to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet.

Handwashing
October 15, 2024

Nigeria’s public health system improving through strategic partnerships: IHVN

Mr Dakum said collaboration in driving public health initiatives had saved lives and strengthened healthcare infrastructure across the country.

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)
October 15, 2024

Psychiatrist lists ways to effectively handle stress amid economic challenges

Mr Oluwaniyi urged Nigerians to always share their thoughts with positive people to enhance their mental health.

Someone jogging
October 15, 2024

Federal, state governments commit to new approach to HIV response

They made the commitment at the national-state engagement meeting on Monday night in Abuja.

HIV/AIDS