Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

May 20, 2024

Peter Obi donates N10 million to nursing school in Anambra

Mr Obi said nurses were crucial to the nation’s health sector given the enormity and importance of their work.

Peter Obi
May 20, 2024

Ogun speaker tasks NMA on healthcare delivery

He assured the association of government’s continued commitment to addressing the challenges facing the health sector.

Ogun State Speaker Oludaisi Elemide (Credit: Flickr)
May 20, 2024

AstraZeneca to manufacture cancer killer in Singapore

AstraZeneca says it will invest $1.5 billion in building a manufacturing facility in Singapore for antibody-drug conjugates.

AstraZeneca vaccine
May 19, 2024

Kwara to begin HPV vaccination May 27, targets 311,000 girls

The Kwara government says it has concluded plans to vaccinate 311,000 girls between the ages of nine and 14 against Human papillomavirus (HPV).

HPV vaccine
May 19, 2024

Plateau launches war against substandard drugs

Mr Bot said that professionals would analyse the drugs imported and produced in the state.

Map of Plateau State
May 18, 2024

World Hypertension Day: Society offers free blood pressure tests to Sokoto residents

Mr Isezuo stated that hypertension had silently killed and disabled many Nigerians in their productive years more than any disease.

Free Blood Pressure tests in Sokoto
May 18, 2024

COVID-19 wave hits Singapore, precautions introduced

It added that the average daily COVID-19 hospitalisation rose to 250 from 181.

COVID-19 patient
May 18, 2024

Gombe sickle cell association seeks dedicated blood bank

The chairman urged stakeholders and donor agencies to assist sickle cell patients with food and medications.

sickle cell
May 18, 2024

Having good relationship with God, engaging in religious activities prevent hypertension: Medical Expert

The expert, a consultant and family physician, said lack of spirituality has been linked to high BP.

Person undergoing BP check