Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

May 8, 2026

Kano govt renews focus on maternal, child health

The Kano government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving maternal, newborn, and child health and family planning.

Pregnant women in Bauchi
May 7, 2026

U.S. CDC, partners inaugurate Lassa fever preparedness exercise

He said regional collaboration and multisectoral coordination were essential in addressing emerging diseases.

Mice
May 7, 2026

Jigawa assembly passes bill to drive community participation in governance

He said the bill would facilitate the execution of community development projects across the 27 LGAs.

Jigawa House of Assembly
May 7, 2026

Expert cautions against excess consumption of soursop leaves

Ms Aremu said, “Some natural substances can be harmful if not properly used.”

Sour sop leaves
May 7, 2026

UNICEF, Adamawa inaugurate emergency nutrition support for children

The United Nations Children’s Fund, in collaboration with the Adamawa government, has inaugurated an emergency nutrition support programme for children aged zero to two years.

malnourished children
May 7, 2026

Benue faces worsening child malnutrition crisis: Official

Benue’s nutrition officer disclosed that 699,554 children, representing 51 per cent, were anaemic in the state.

May 6, 2026

Enugu invested N439 million in child nutrition, health interventions in 2025: Official 

Ms Onwuzulike said only 38 per cent of pregnant women attended at least four antenatal visits.

Enugu State logo
May 6, 2026

FG commends WAHO, ECOWAS on regional health security efforts

He said West Africa continued to face complex and evolving health challenges.

WAHO and ECOWAS
May 6, 2026

Oyo, UNICEF move to curb child stunting, malnutrition

Mr Olatunji commended Governor Seyi Makinde’s strong political will to support health service delivery in Oyo State.

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde (Photo Credit: Twitter)
May 6, 2026

Meningitis killed 34 residents in nine Sokoto LGAs: Official 

Mr Abubakar-Wurno stated that children aged one to 15 were most affected.

Doctors in a hospital in Sokoto State