Monday, October 19, 2026

Health

October 7, 2024

Doctor admits trying to kill mother’s partner with fake COVID-19 jab

Mr Kwan, a family doctor in Sunderland, pleaded guilty to attempted murder on Monday shortly after his trial began at Newcastle Crown Court.

COVID-19 vaccine
October 7, 2024

Bauchi government enrols 52,000 workers into health insurance scheme

The BASCHEMA official said the enrollees comprised state and local government workers, who are expected to begin accessing the services in October 2024.

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed
October 6, 2024

Cholera cases increased by 220% in 2024: NCDC

It said that the figure represented 239 per cent increase in fatalities compared to 2023.

Cholera patients
October 5, 2024

FG allocates N254 million to enhance primary healthcare in Enugu

He said that the agency was focusing on revitalising PHC facilities.

Peter Mbah
October 5, 2024

Children constituted 37% of cholera cases in Nigeria: NGO

Mr Harvey said that cholera outbreaks were preventable with proper infrastructure and hygiene practices.

Child suffering from cholera
October 5, 2024

WHO approves single-dose vaccine for HPV treatment

Mr Ghebreyesus linked more than 95 per cent of the 660 000 cervical cancer cases occurring globally each year to HPV.

October 4, 2024

FG, United States partner to digitalise health research

According to him, the NHREC electronic platform is more than just a technological tool.

National Health Research Ethics Committee (NHREC) and United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S CDC)
October 4, 2024

Enugu govt targets over 940,000 children for measles immunisation: Official

He urged the media to educate and enlighten Nigerians on the measles campaign through consistent reportage.

Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency
October 4, 2024

Africa CDC inaugurates West Africa committee to strengthen public health

She said the launch of West Africa ReTAC marked another key milestone towards full operationalisation of the RCC in West Africa.

Africa CDC
October 4, 2024

Non-communicable Diseases: Ondo govt to screen 300,000 residents

Mr Ajaka said non-communicable diseases, such as diabetes, mellitus and hypertension, contributed 27 per cent to the mortality rate in the country.

Health screening