Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Health

August 21, 2024

Europe can defeat mpox, must support Africa in getting vaccines: WHO

European governments must show strong political commitment to eliminate mpox while standing in solidarity with Africa, WHO said on Tuesday.

Monkeypox
August 21, 2024

Nigeria giant of Africa, home to U.S. largest health budget: Ambassador Mills

Mr Mills stressed that Nigeria is home to the U.S. largest health programming budget worldwide.

Richard Mills
August 20, 2024

Edo recorded three suspected cases of mpox: Official

He said, “We have three suspected cases of mpox; two patients are in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, and one is at the Edo State University Teaching Hospital, Auchi.”

Monkeypox
August 20, 2024

Medical association urges Tinubu’s govt to end kidnapping of health workers

The MWAN president questioned why health workers, who are not wealthy and spend their time caring for others, had become targets for kidnappers.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
August 20, 2024

Strengthening PHCs path to universal health coverage in Nigeria: NPHCDA

NPHCDA says a renewed focus on primary health care delivery is pivotal in achieving universal health coverage in Nigeria.

Primary Healthcare Centre
August 20, 2024

Orthopaedic resident doctors join march for kidnapped colleague

During a walk on Tuesday in Lagos, the doctors urged the federal government to intensify efforts toward her safe release.

Association of Resident Doctors at the National Orthopedic Hospital Igbobi
August 20, 2024

Two million people benefit from HIV/AIDS screening in Gombe

Ms Oyeledun said, “Gombe is now one of the three states in Nigeria to have achieved epidemic control.’’

Gombe MAP
August 20, 2024

230,000 children at risk of severe malnutrition in North-East: UN

Mr Fall said, “What gives me hope is that the state government working with development partners can bring hope to people in need.’’

August 20, 2024

Nigeria’s suspected, confirmed Mpox cases reduced in four weeks: NCDC

The NCDC said in 2024 alone, Mpox was confirmed in 19 states and the FCT affecting 30 LGAs.

Monkeypox
August 19, 2024

Mpox: Doctors warn Nigerians against consuming undercooked bush meat

The president of ARD-UITH, Yusuf Muhammed, told journalists on Monday in Ilorin that people should also avoid contact with dead animals as much as possible.

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