Friday, October 23, 2026

Health

February 17, 2024

Expert advises on heart risks during high humidity

Mr Okeahialam said that when the heart came under thermal stress, a healthy one would cope reasonably with it.

heart
February 16, 2024

Expert tasks Anambra government on measures to stem health risks of hot weather

Mr Ezeanwu said excessively hot weather could pose serious health challenges for residents.

Heatwave
February 16, 2024

Tinubu approves immediate upgrade of LUTH, other teaching hospitals across Nigeria

“Upgrading health infrastructure and equipment is a top priority of President Tinubu’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.”

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
February 16, 2024

FG, Sokoto renew partnership for 50% boost in water access

Mr Goronyo made this pledge when a delegation from the Sokoto-Rima River Basin Development Authority visited him in Abuja.

Minister of water resources
February 15, 2024

Lawmaker launches free medical outreach for 1,500 constituents

He called on wealthy individuals to emulate the lawmaker in assisting the poor and less privileged in society.

Abdulmalik Zubairu (credit: Tribune)
February 15, 2024

UNICEF hands over drugs, healthcare equipment worth over $300,000 to Borno govt

The chief of the UNICEF field office in Maiduguri, Phuong Nguyen, said the gesture would enhance access to quality healthcare service delivery at the grassroots.

UNICEF
February 15, 2024

Health expert warns Nigerians about heatwave, offers safety tips

“These are some tips people can take to stay safe during the heatwave,” she said.

February 15, 2024

FRSC arrest two for robbing accident victims in Ebonyi

The vehicle, conveying nine passengers, crashed at the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway at 1:44 p.m.

FRSC at an accident scene
February 15, 2024

Increase campaign on family planning, experts urge media professionals

“Myth and misconception had discouraged women from accepting or accessing family planning services in many communities.’’

Kwara State Government
February 14, 2024

Reps seek action against hospitals refusing to treat accident, gunshot victims

“This discriminatory practice disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations.’’

Benjamin Kalu