Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Health

June 12, 2024

Tinubu loves Nigerian doctors, wants them to remain in Nigeria: Shettima

The vice president urged Nigerian doctors to stay back at home and not leave to seek greener pastures abroad.

June 12, 2024

2,500 new cases discovered in Nigeria yearly, says Leprosy Mission

Mr Auta said that the programme would help to control anxiety and depression among people living with leprosy and other neglected diseases.

Leprosy
June 11, 2024

Lagos government issues health alert after cholera kills five

The Lagos health commissioner noted that the cholera outbreak resulted in about 60 hospital admissions and five deaths.

Cholera patients
June 11, 2024

FCTA urges FG to prosecute parents sending children to buy tobacco

Ms John condemned the attitude of sending children to buy tobacco-related products and called for strict prosecution of such categories of parents.

Tobacco
June 11, 2024

Minister inaugurates FCT at-risk children programme implementation committee

The minister described the committee as a crucial step towards addressing the needs of identified vulnerable children

Dr Mariya Mahmoud, on Monday inaugurated the FCT At-Risk Children Programme (ARC-P)
June 11, 2024

FCTA begins renewed hope agenda’s medical outreach in Kuje Wednesday

Ms Fasawe said that the medical outreach was part of activities to celebrate President Bola Tinubu’s one year in office.

Gomo of Kuje Palace
June 10, 2024

Borno govt., WHO set up 488 sites for extensive health services across 27 LGAs

The SPHCDA boss also said that efforts were being intensified “to strengthen routine healthcare delivery.”

Babagana Umara Zulum
June 10, 2024

Katsina: Governor Radda releases N10 billion to 34 LGAs to build health centres

Mr Radda revealed that the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) would provide those institutions with running costs.

Governor Dikko Radda
June 9, 2024

Palm oil consumption eliminates dandruff, prevents cancer, relieves pain: Nutritionists

Some nutritionists and lifestyle experts have urged Nigerians to use palm oil instead of other vegetable oil due to its nutritional value.

Palm oil (Credit: House food)
June 8, 2024

Group criticises decision to launch African vaccine initiative in Paris

He questioned why an initiative focused on Africa’s vaccine manufacturing was being launched in Paris rather than on the African continent.

COVID-19 vaccine