Thursday, October 22, 2026

Health

March 17, 2024

Rotary International supports Nigeria with $2 million to tackle maternal mortality

He attributed the complications to postpartum haemorrhage, high blood pressure, sepsis, and adolescent pregnancy.

Rotary International
March 17, 2024

IFAD to partner Nigeria in addressing food, nutrition challenges

“My visit is also to review IFAD partnership with Nigeria on food security and agriculture.

IFAD
March 16, 2024

WHO donates two mini laboratories to Plateau government

Mr Bako said the laboratories would ensure proper diagnoses of medical challenges in the health facilities they are domiciled.

World Health Organization
March 16, 2024

FG inaugurates 20-member digital health committee

“Real-time information sharing remains a challenge, exacerbating existing gaps in service delivery.’’

state for health and social welfare, Adetunji Alausa,
March 15, 2024

FG inaugurates 20-member committee for patient data digitisation

“We would also regain our status as a leading nation in health productivity and care delivery,” he said.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
March 15, 2024

UCH took good care of Olubadan before he died: Official

UCH, however, declined to reveal what ailment the Olubadan was suffering from that resulted in his death.

UCH, OLUBADAN
March 15, 2024

UN advocates people-centred approach to combat drug abuse stigma

The UN secretary-general has advocated ending the stigma and discrimination around those who use drugs and the expansion of prevention and treatment programmes.

Photo of people taking drugs (Credit: BBC)
March 14, 2024

Tinubu appoints Omietimi as CMD of federal medical centre in Bayelsa

He is a fellow of the West African College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons.

President Bola Tinubu
March 14, 2024

Tinubu approves establishment of Africa-CDC regional centre in Nigeria

Mr Tinubu’s approval of the centre’s location in Abuja is part of his larger effort to convey Nigeria’s commitment to regional and global health security.

March 14, 2024

Senate wants NHIS coverage as 25 million Nigerians battle kidney disease

The motion was sponsored by Abdulaziz Yar’adua (APC-Katsina) to mark World Kidney Day.