Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

March 27, 2024

UNICEF commits to sustainable WASH financing in Nigeria

Ms Bevan emphasised UNICEF’s dedication to enhancing WASH systems and institutional practices and eliminating open defecation nationwide. 

UNICEF
March 27, 2024

NAFDAC seizes codeine, rohypnol, raids fake alcohol factories in South-East

Mr Iluyomade said they are controlled drugs that should not be found in the open market.

NAFDAC
March 26, 2024

Governor Mbah signs bill to establish Enugu medical varsity teaching hospital

Speaking at the event in Enugu, Mr Mbah promised to expedite action to actualise the immediate takeoff of the teaching hospital.

Peter Mbah
March 26, 2024

Two million people reconnected to clean water in Borno: Official

No fewer than two million people in areas affected by the insurgency in Borno have been reconnected to clean and safe drinking water.

Nigerian children at borehole tap
March 26, 2024

Gaza starving children desperate for food supplies: UNICEF

Gaza’s children and young people are becoming increasingly desperate for food supplies, according to the UN’s children’s relief organisation, UNICEF.

GAZA KIDS
March 26, 2024

N495 Million Debts: UCH staff, patients plunged in darkness as IBEDC cuts off power supply

“The IBEDC should see UCH as a sacred place because we render services to save lives,” said the hospital’s CMAC.

UCH BUILDING; LANTERN IN DARKNESS
March 26, 2024

Ogun raises concern over rising tuberculosis cases

Mr Oladehinde urged residents to be vigilant and proactive in seeking medical help upon noticing any TB symptoms.

Tuberculosis patient
March 25, 2024

Over 10,000 tuberculosis patients not showing up for treatment in Borno: Commissioner

“All hands must, therefore, be on deck to change the TB narrative in Borno.”

Tuberculosis patient
March 25, 2024

Kwara recorded 1,869 cases of tuberculosis in 2023: Commissioner

The commissioner highlighted the Kwara government’s collaboration with partners to ensure zero tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment costs.

Tuberculosis patient
March 25, 2024

Plateau: Over 6,000 tuberculosis cases undiagnosed in 2023, says commissioner

The commissioner said that in 2023, out of the estimated 11,004 tuberculosis cases in Plateau, only 4,697 were diagnosed, while 6,307 were undiagnosed.

Tuberculosis patient