Saturday, October 24, 2026

Health

October 21, 2023

Stakeholders advocate improved toilets for women, disabled persons in Bauchi

The stakeholders say they plan to construct improved toilets in motor parks and markets across the state.

October 21, 2023

Stakeholders, media discuss outbreak response to Diphtheria in Nigeria

The meeting was to improve the media’s knowledge of Diphtheria and help them identify key areas to support the ongoing outbreak response in the country.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
October 20, 2023

Kwara government to begin measles vaccination October 26

Through its Primary Healthcare Development Agency, the Kwara government will commence the measles vaccination for children of nine to 59 months from October 26 to November 1.

Measles vaccination
October 18, 2023

FG emphasises collaboration with U.S. CDC to combat HIV in Nigeria

Mr Pate emphasised the progress made in combating HIV and acknowledged the crucial support provided by the U.S. government.

Muhammed Pate
October 18, 2023

NOA, UNICEF mobilise traditional, religious leaders on dangers of HPV, diphtheria

HPV infection, diphtheria, yellow fever and cervical cancer are leading health problems and causes of death in Nigeria, said NOA.

NOA and Unicef
October 18, 2023

WHO condemns bombing of Al Ahli Arab Hospital

”Evacuation orders must be reversed. International humanitarian law must be abided by, which means health care must be actively protected and never targeted,” WHO said.

Bombed Gaza hospital
October 17, 2023

Oyo govt. asked to educate residents on use of sniper to preserve food, cooking with paracetamol

Mr Olalere raised concerns that several homes, food vendors, restaurants and bars now engage in the unhealthy use of paracetamol as a meat tenderiser.

Sniper and Paracetamol tablets
October 17, 2023

Senate urges Tinubu’s government to declare state of emergency on drug abuse

Mr Babangida said Nigeria faced rising drug abuse cases, which had reached an unprecedented level.

Nigerian Senate floor
October 17, 2023

Gov. Alia appoints Hwande as medical director BSUTH

According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect.

Governor Hyacinth Alia
October 17, 2023

41% of public water supply contaminated with faeces: Minister

Mr Utsev said the roadmap was an opportunity to change the poor narrative of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) indices in the country.

People drinking from a river