Friday, October 23, 2026

Health

February 28, 2024

UNFPA donates 2,000 dignity kits to Plateau IDPs

Mr Sabum stated that the other gaps identified were in the areas of protection for women and girls living in IDP camps.

UNFPA (Credit: UN)
February 27, 2024

Sucking thumb can cause teeth eruption, UCH orthodontist warns

Mr Baraya, senior registrar, Orthodontics Unit, Child Oral Health, UCH Ibadan, said this in an interview on Tuesday in Ibadan.

LOCAL CHILD SUCKING THUMB
February 27, 2024

Kaduna urges pregnant women to demand supplements during antenatal sessions

Ms Aliyu stated that pregnant women should take supplements as prescribed for their healthy life and that of their children.

CS-SUNN
February 26, 2024

Sugar-sweetened beverages tax will reduce excessive consumption, diseases: FG

“Frequent consumption of SSB is associated with increased incidence of dental cavities, tooth decay and obesity.”

Beverage section in a supermarket used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
February 26, 2024

HIV cases rise in Laos amid funding crisis

The Centre for HIV/AIDS/STI under the Ministry of Health reported that 2,066 new HIV infections were recorded in 2023 in Laos.

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
February 26, 2024

Veterinary council pledges to promote animal health, food safety

Mr Vakuru said the sanitary mandate articulated its priorities, objectives, and strategies to protect the health of animals and humans alike.

Veterinary Council of Nigeria
February 26, 2024

NITDA pledges to achieve 95% digital literacy by 2030

Mr Inuwa said the 95 per cent digital literacy expected to be achieved by the end of 2030 was in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

NITDA Office
February 26, 2024

NACA tasks stakeholders on 2030 HIV/AIDS elimination target

NACA director-general Gambo Gumel made the call after a meeting with development partners and stakeholders in Abuja.

AIDS patient
February 24, 2024

Presidential aide calls for increased support for cancer patients

He also stressed the need for Nigerians to be deeply involved in the fight against cancer.

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed