Friday, October 23, 2026

Health

January 23, 2024

Cameroon rolls out world’s first malaria vaccine

It is one of 20 African countries planning to introduce the drug this year.

MALARIA VACCINE and MOSQUITO
January 22, 2024

LASCOPA urges manufacturers, others to register with NAFDAC

The general manager said that the agency did not intend to witch-hunt any business or entrepreneur with genuine intentions.

LASCOPA and NAFDAC
January 22, 2024

Ogun govt. laments low enrolment rate in health insurance scheme

According to him, this indicates a need for increased awareness and uptake of the health insurance scheme.

Dapo Abiodun
January 22, 2024

FCT confirms two cases of Lassa fever, sets up response centre

The mandate secretary said that the first case was of a 14-month old female.

Rats
January 22, 2024

Foundation supports widows, sickle cell sufferers in Edo

The organiser of the initiative said the medical outreach was in fulfilment of his dream.

Edo state map
January 21, 2024

Nigeria embraces ‘one health approach’ towards preventing infectious diseases

He emphasised the importance of addressing public health vulnerabilities, particularly in a country like Nigeria.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
January 20, 2024

Veterinary council decries exclusion from 2024 budget

He added that such a move posed a national public health risk to the lives of over 200 million Nigerians.

Veterinary Council of Nigeria
January 20, 2024

LASUTH honours ten staff for professional excellence

Mr Fabamwo noted that the achievements of these individuals had put LASUTH in the limelight for its excellent work.

LASUTH
January 20, 2024
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri
January 20, 2024

Pupils on sensitisation walk in Abuja advise residents against indoor pollution  

Indoor pollution does not only cause cancer, it also affects asthmatic patients.

Pupils on sensitisation walk