Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Health

June 1, 2024

Stakeholders say Gov. Abiodun needs to do more in healthcare sector

On future plans, Ms Coker explained that the government would continue to improve its ambulance services.

Dapo Abiodun
June 1, 2024

Group calls on Gov. Sani to release funds allocated for family planning initiatives

“The money is supposed to be put into the national family planning basket fund managed by UNFPA for procurement.”

Uba Sani
May 31, 2024

WHO calls for complete tobacco ban in Nigeria 

He said “I dream of the day when tobacco products will be banned in Nigeria, not allowed to be sold or bought.”

No smoking symbol
May 31, 2024

Excess consumption of seasoning cubes dangerous to health, dietician warns Nigerians

According to the dietician, excess consumption of seasoning cubes was dangerous to people’s health.

Seasoning cubes (credit: Eat.drink.lagos)
May 31, 2024

World No Tobacco Day: One out of 10 Nigerians smokes, expert says

May 31 is annually celebrated as World No Tobacco Day, a global campaign to raise awareness of tobacco’s harmful effects.

Nigerians smoking
May 31, 2024

WHO alarmed by high number of dengue fever cases

By the end of April, the WHO received reports of 7.6 million cases from across 90 countries, including parts of southern Europe.

DENGUE MOSQUITO
May 31, 2024

PCN seals off 355 pharmacies, medicine shops in Jigawa

The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria has shut down 355 pharmacies and patent medicines shops in Jigawa for various offences.

Pharmacy
May 30, 2024

Ondo government to sanction unregistered health facilities

The Ondo government has directed all private health facilities in the state to register or face sanctions.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
May 30, 2024

Kogi governor’s wife pledges to promote menstrual hygiene

Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folasade Arike, called on other female leaders to support the initiative.

Sefinat Ododo
May 30, 2024

Foundation enrols 1,000 poor people in Kwara health insurance scheme

Jetawo-Winter said that the government should not be left to cater to all the people’s needs.

Kwara State