Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Health

August 22, 2024

Bottle feeding causes 14% ear problems in infants, says paediatrician

Ms Mohammed advised mothers to adopt spoon and cup feeding of babies after introducing complementary foods.

BABIES IN KANO
August 22, 2024

Stakeholders urge govt to subsidise cost of diabetes management

Diabetes is currently the most expensive chronic disease in the country.

Diabetes
August 22, 2024

Four million children in North-East, North-West malnourished: FG

Mrs Bako-Aiyebusi said Nigeria faces a severe crisis of triple burden of malnutrition.

malnourished children
August 22, 2024

Kogi unveils campaign to tackle tuberculosis as 8,000 residents treated in 2023

Mrs Ododo said the collective efforts would help to drive home the message that tuberculosis is preventable, treatable and curable.

campaign tagged “Stop TB Partnership Nigeria Champions
August 22, 2024

IOM appeals for $18.5 million to support Mpox victims in 12 African countries

The UN agency said that Mpox has affected people in the African region for more than a decade.

International Organisation for Migration
August 21, 2024

FCTA distributes malaria preventive drugs to reduce child mortality

Ms Fasawe, however, said that adults or pregnant women should not take the medication.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
August 21, 2024

Centre partners NBTC to train 28 geriatric caregivers in Nigeria

Mr Yusuf said the training certificate was of international standard and would be acceptable globally

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
August 21, 2024

Two cases of West Nile virus infection reported in Croatia

Mr Novinc said the disease is transmitted by mosquitoes.

Croatia
August 21, 2024

UNICEF condemns stealing of nutrition supplements in Sokoto

On Wednesday, the United Nations Children’s Fund deplored the alleged diversion of nutrition supplements in some communities in Sokoto.

Children receiving oral vaccines
August 21, 2024

NAFDAC mops up fake Milo drink in Bauchi market

NAFDAC has begun mopping up fake Milo chocolate drinks in Bauchi markets.

MILO (Credit: Nestle Milo)