Saturday, October 24, 2026

Health

November 8, 2023

Indiscriminate use of pesticides poses threat to life: Nnimmo Bassey

“Pesticides can no longer be seen as a quick solution to agricultural challenges.’’

Nnimmo Bassey
November 8, 2023

NASS c’ttee pledges support for improved healthcare for indigent Nigerians

“Before COVID, many hospitals didn’t even have an oxygen plant.’’

National Hospital Abuja and National Assembly
November 7, 2023

Gov Zulum spends N500 million on 19 medical, 93 nursing students’ registration fees

The executive secretary said the scholarship was part of Governor Babagana Zulum’s administration’s commitment to Borno’s 25-year development plan.

NURSES
November 7, 2023

Kano government approves N40 billion for road, health projects

The Kano government has approved over N40 billion for road infrastructure and other viable projects in the state.

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
November 6, 2023

Gov. Sanwo-Olu’s wife warns pregnant women against patronising quacks

Mr Ogboye encouraged mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding in order to provide a balanced diet for growing children.

Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu
November 6, 2023

Oncologist urges FG to establish more cancer research centres

Cancer is “no longer (an) arrow and evil spirit as believed by some quarters that caused the disease.”

CANCER PATIENTS
November 5, 2023

Adamawa to vaccinate 388,180 girls against cervical cancer: Official

Mr Bashir said the sensitisation and vaccination of girls against the virus are ongoing and will last three months.

HPV vaccine
November 3, 2023

NAFDAC urges nursing mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding

The NAFDAC official said nursing mothers needed to be sensitised on the dangers involved in using breast milk substitutes on their newborns.

Breastfeeding mother
November 3, 2023

Nigerian lawmakers ask govt to provide subsidy for malaria drugs as disease spreads

“We are going to devise new mechanisms and approaches in our engagements and fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria control in our country.”

MALARIA patient
November 3, 2023

UNICEF urges federal, state collaboration to address health system crises

UNICEF has called for collaboration between the federal and state governments to address multiple health system challenges in Nigeria.

UNICEF