Saturday, October 24, 2026

Health

September 27, 2023

Diphtheria: UNICEF says Nigeria needs $3.3 million to fight outbreak, urges widespread vaccination

It also said that to respond effectively to the outbreak, UNICEF Nigeria needs to raise an additional $3.3 million by the end of the year.

DIPHTHERIA PATIENTS
September 27, 2023

20,800 almajirai registered in Katsina: UNICEF

UNICEF has supported the validation and registration of 20,800 Almajiri children in the social register in Katsina.

Almajiri children used to tell the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: The Guardian Nigeria]
September 26, 2023

Only 6.7% of Borno housewives use modern contraceptives: Commissioner

“This figure shows the need to invest, improve and promote the use of contraception.”

FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACEPTIVES
September 26, 2023

Measles hits Berlin refugee centre, 600 quarantined

A refugee arrival centre in the Reinickendorf district of Berlin was quarantined on Monday due to an outbreak of measles.

BERLIN REFUGEE CENTRE
September 26, 2023

World Contraception Day: Sightsavers advocates family planning for PWDs

Sightsavers Nigeria has called for inclusive sexual health and improved access to family planning services for people with disabilities (PWDs).

FAMILY PLANNING CONTRACEPTIVES
September 26, 2023

MohBad brought in dead, says Perez Hospital

Perez Medcare Hospital says Afrobeats artiste MohBbad was brought in dead to its facility.

MOHBAD; PEREZ HOSPITAL
September 25, 2023

Nigeria records 210 new cholera cases, 10 deaths

The NCDC said the national multi-sectoral cholera TWG continues to monitor responses across states.

Cholera patients
September 25, 2023

Diphtheria: FG says vaccination efforts underway as Nigeria records 11,000 suspected cases

He said since the confirmation of the re-emergence of diphtheria, the federal government has continued to respond to the outbreaks in states.

Diphtheria
September 25, 2023

NAFDAC seals eight bakeries, seven sachet water factories in Bauchi

She advised manufacturers to always ensure compliance with hygiene and manufacturing guidelines and to ensure they register with NAFDAC.

NAFDAC
September 25, 2023

Liquor kills drinkers, blinds two others

In April this year, suspected toxic liquor consumption in the state killed over 30 people.

LIQUOR