Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

August 30, 2026

Paediatrician warns parents against excessive sugar consumption in children

Mr Ibrahim advised parents to provide regular meals and encourage children to drink water more.

No sugar sign
August 30, 2026

Early diagnosis key to effective cancer treatment, FG says

The coordinator also emphasised that cancer treatment should be individualised.

National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP)
August 30, 2026

Zero-dose ‌children contributing to Kano’s diphtheria burden: KNCDC

He described the situation as a crisis that required urgent attention.

Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC)
August 29, 2026

Diagnostics, disease surveillance central to Nigeria’s health sovereignty, says Adetifa

He said health sovereignty should go beyond domestic financing and local manufacturing.

NCDC DG, Ifedayo Adetifa
August 29, 2026

How friend deceived me to meet Abuja organ syndicate who harvested my kidney at Wellington Clinic: Victim

The 22-year-old victim said the syndicate changed his name before he was given a consent form to sign and remove his kidney.

Samuel Ezekiel
August 28, 2026

Croatia eases African swine fever restrictions as outbreak situation improves

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries David Vlajcic said no new outbreaks had been detected among domestic pigs since August 4.

Local pigs
August 28, 2026

Don’t send cancer patients home without care, FG tells medical practitioners

“No matter how bad the situation looks, being bad is all the reason you should be in the hospital,” Mr Nwokwu said, urging facilities to prioritise patients’ continuing needs.

National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP)
August 28, 2026

Foundation ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌‍‌‌holds free medical outreach for 1,500 residents in Kwara community

The outreach coordinator, Raodat Olawuyi, said the initiative was driven by a personal commitment to give back to the community.

medical outreach
August 28, 2026

Health minister urges increased investment in radiopharmaceutical cancer therapy

“Developing Nigeria’s capacity in the emerging field is crucial to improving access to advanced cancer treatment,” the minister said.

Iziaq Salako (Credit: EnviromentNews)
August 28, 2026

Nigeria records 65,000 suspected cholera cases

The NCDC DG, Jide Idris, says Nigeria has recorded more than 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states and about 195 lLGAs.