Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

September 15, 2026

Kogi specialist hospital reaffirms patient-centred care

The Kogi State Specialist Hospital has reaffirmed its commitment to providing timely, professional and patient-centred healthcare services to residents.

Kogi State Specialist Hospital
September 15, 2026

Ebola ‌outbreak declines in DRC, transmission persists in key provinces

The Ebola outbreak in DRC is showing signs of decline, although transmission remains active in some provinces, particularly North Kivu, health authorities said on Tuesday.

Ebola patients
September 15, 2026

Malaria: Kano rejigs SMC programme team to boost coordination, accountability

The Kano government has restructured its Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention Programme team to improve the implementation of the 2026 exercise.

Kano governor
September 14, 2026

New tuberculosis vaccines to become available from 2029: Gavi 

Gavi said the vaccines would generate up to $135 billion in economic benefits for low- and middle-income countries by 2050. 

Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
September 14, 2026

Anambra inaugurates diphtheria awareness campaign

The director assured residents that no confirmed case of diphtheria had been recorded in Anambra. 

Anambra State logo
September 14, 2026

CSOs urge govt to institutionalise health reforms, tackle uneven progress

Ms Makanjuola said achieving sustainable reforms requires critical attention to leadership, governance, and institutional capacity, among other factors.

Patients in local hospital
September 14, 2026

Diphtheria: Zamfara govt suspends school resumption as state records 44 deaths

Zamfara Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has extended the school resumption by two weeks following the outbreak of diphtheria in parts of the state.

Zamfara state map
September 14, 2026

New tuberculosis vaccines could save 7.3 million lives by 2050: Gavi

Gavi said the vaccines could also unlock up to $135 billion in economic benefits across low- and middle-income countries.

VACCINES
September 14, 2026

60,000 women benefitted from free emergency obstetric services in two years: Pate

‎The minister said the intervention was part of the federal government’s efforts to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.

Muhammed Pate
September 14, 2026

Kwara: Governor’s wife seeks sustained action against ovarian cancer

Kwara’s first lady called for sustained efforts to raise awareness on ovarian cancer, promote early presentation and improve access to timely diagnosis and treatment.

Olufolake Abdulrazaq