Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

May 17, 2024

Nasarawa govt expresses worry over increasing cases of hypertension

According to him, the ministry was worried because hypertension has no symptoms but could lead to serious health complications if left untreated.

Blood pressure monitor
May 17, 2024

Second phase of HPV vaccination to begin in 21 states on May 27, says NPHCDA

The HPV vaccine is designed to protect against infections by certain strains of HPV, which can lead to various health issues, including cervical cancer.

HPV vaccine
May 17, 2024

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation: Remi Tinubu, OIC nations collaborate against cancer

“In the past, medicinal practices were individualized in accordance with an individual’s temperament at healing homes,” she said.

Remi Tinubu with OIC first ladies
May 17, 2024

New Zealand’s most serious skin cancer deaths decline

A report by an editorial published in the New Zealand Medical Journal said it reduced most likely due to increased awareness.

New Zealand cancer clinic
May 17, 2024

USAID Momentum repairs 57 complex fistula cases in Sokoto

MSSFPO has successfully repaired 57 Vesico Virgina Fistula (VVF) cases initially deemed irreparable in Sokoto.

May 17, 2024

Médecins sans frontières phases out activities in Benue

After six years of providing medical humanitarian assistance to internally displaced people in Benue state, Nigeria, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has taken the difficult decision to phase out our

May 17, 2024

Stakeholders seek urgent action for Nigerian boys’ well-being

They made the call at an event in Abuja to mark the 2024 International Day of the Boy Child, with the theme ‘Boy’s Health and Well-being’.

Young boys (Credit: Aljazeera)
May 16, 2024

Nigeria begs world for $306 million for food assistance, clean water, healthcare

The appeal, the lean season food security and nutrition crisis multisector plan, is targeting 2.8 million of these people for urgent interventions.

VAGRANT NORTHERN CHILDREN
May 16, 2024

UNICEF unveils nutrient syrup to combat child malnutrition in Nigeria

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has unveiled a liquid-based supplement to enhance child nutrition and stem malnutrition in Nigeria.

Malnourished children. [CREDIT: The Cable]
May 16, 2024

Borno says 668 kidney patients benefit from free dialysis programme 

No fewer than 668 kidney patients benefitted from the Borno government’s free dialysis programme from 2019 to date, an official said.

Borno hospital