Saturday, October 24, 2026

Health

September 25, 2023

African ministers seek improved water, sanitation services

The African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW) has called on nations to strengthen systems to improve sanitation and access to water.

Tap water used to illustrate the story
September 25, 2023

WHO seeks $160 million to tackle cholera in Nigeria, six other countries

WHO has appealed for $160.4 million to respond to cholera through the global strategic preparedness, readiness and response plan in seven countries.

Cholera patients
September 24, 2023

Japa: NARD cries out as young doctors leave Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital

Mr Kabir added that ‘the Japa Syndrome’ was extending down the ladder as more younger doctors were in the process of leaving.

NIGERIAN DOCTORS
September 24, 2023

NAFDAC warns Nigerians against using products with steroids

According to her, the HSA confirmed that four consumers experienced adverse effects after taking three products.

NAFDAC
September 24, 2023

Nigeria has only 84 paediatric dentists to its over 200 million population: NAPD

The Nigerian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (NAPD) says many certified paediatric dentists were leaving the country, contributing to the brain drain.

Nigerian Association of Paediatric Dentistry (NAPD)
September 24, 2023

UNGA 78: Nigeria, others approve declaration to end TB by 2030

The document lays out ambitious new targets for the next five years that include reaching 90 per cent of people with TB prevention and care services.

Tuberculosis patient
September 24, 2023

Nigerian obstetrician showcases research innovations at UNGA

The innovations are a calibrated obstetric drape used in E-MOTIVE study to detect excessive blood loss and a 15-minute IV iron infusion to treat severe anaemia in pregnant women.

United Nations General- Assembly
September 23, 2023

Jigawa records 10 deaths from 91 suspected cases of diphtheria

Jigawa State has recorded 91 suspected cases of diphtheria in 14 local government areas, with 10 deaths.

Diphtheria
September 23, 2023

Suspected nurse who injected Mohbad not our member: Association

The association described the suspect arrested by the police as an ‘auxiliary nurse’ and was “not a registered nurse.”

Mohbad, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives
September 22, 2023

Lagos govt. postpones introduction of HPV vaccine

“Please avail yourself of this information and share it with others,” the statement said.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health