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Health

September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026

Oyo recorded 131 suspected Lassa fever cases; one death, says commissioner

Ms Ajetunmobi urged residents to practise proper environmental hygiene

Oyo State
September 10, 2026

eHealth Africa supports vaccination of 23 million children in 15 northern states

Mr Fawaz said eHealth Africa strengthened diagnostic and disease-surveillance capacity across Africa. 

polio vaccination
September 10, 2026
A pregnant woman and paracetamol.
September 10, 2026

Don’t ignore chronic sleeplessness, expert tells Nigerians 

“Save your weakness and tiredness for nighttime, and always keep the room dark and quiet,” Mr Junaidu said.

An individual on bed unable to sleep
September 10, 2026

Expert advises Nigerians to reduce salt, sugar intake

The nutritionist advised consumers to read food labels carefully.

Salt and sugars
September 10, 2026
Kaduna state
September 10, 2026

UN backs cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur

The United Nations and humanitarian partners have launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in Sudan’s North Darfur despite ongoing insecurity in the region.

Darfur
September 10, 2026

Biotechnology ‌touted as boost for Nigeria’s food, health security

Some Nigerian biotechnologists say biotechnology is key to strengthening Nigeria’s food security, healthcare, job creation and economic diversification.

Food baskets
September 10, 2026

Local production of dual-active-ingredient mosquito nets begins in Nigeria

Health minister Muhammad Ali Pate said the local production of PermaNet® Dual mosquito nets showed the Nigerian government’s commitment to the health sector.

Treated mosquito nets