Monday, October 19, 2026

Health

September 25, 2024

UNICEF hands over cold chain equipment, vaccines to Kano

UNICEF has presented fast cold chain equipment to the Kano State Primary Healthcare Management Board.

UNICEF personnel
September 25, 2024

Nigeria advocates multisectoral approach to combat TB amid climate crises

The federal government says it is committed to tackling tuberculosis as a national priority.

Tuberculosis patient
September 24, 2024

Biden pledges $500 million to prevent mpox in Africa

Mr Biden called on the U.S. partner to toll the same direction by donating to prevent the spread of mpox in Africa.

Joe Biden
September 24, 2024

Medical experts caution Nigerians against self-medication, antibiotics abuse

Medical experts have warned Nigerians about the dangers of self-medication and misuse of antibiotics in the human body.

Antibiotic drugs
September 24, 2024

Kebbi begins fumigation against mosquitoes, reptiles

The exercise followed Governor Nasir Idris’ mandate to the ministry to cover all the local government areas to protect residents against malaria.

Kebbi Governor, Nasir Idris
September 24, 2024

Malaria: Nigeria to become first West African manufacturing hub for insecticide-treated nets

The African continent accounts for almost 95% of the world’s malaria cases – one-quarter of these are in Nigeria

September 23, 2024

WHO urges increased investment in adolescent health

“Adolescent HIV infections have declined, due to coordinated and persistent efforts in this area,” he said. 

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
September 23, 2024

Pope catches flu, cancels all appointments 

Pope Francis will turn 88 in December. He is the oldest pope in more than a century.

September 22, 2024

UCH confirms fire incident at laboratory

The UCH CMD told journalists that a spark at the changeover in one of the medical laboratories turned into fire.

University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan
September 22, 2024

Adamawa confirms 12 deaths from cholera outbreak

Mr Tangwami advised residents to be cautious of their movements, interactions, personal hygiene, and the source of water they drink.