Saturday, November 14, 2026

Health

August 25, 2026

Tinubu, governors urged to move from policies to action

The call was made on Tuesday in Abuja, stressing that the country had several policies on women’s health but needed to translate them into action.

Tinubu with governors
August 24, 2026

FCTA, UNICEF urge councils to boost food security, tackle malnutrition

He described nutrition security as a cornerstone of human capital development and economic growth. 

FCTA and UNICEF
August 24, 2026

Youth group screens 100 indigents for genotype, hepatitis in Kwara

The Young and Gifted Youth Development Initiative (YGYDI) organised a free community health outreach for residents of Ajangbadi, Ilorin South LGA.

Free Medical Outreach
August 24, 2026

Pankshin PHC seeks land for expansion, development interventions

The PHC in the Pankshin area of Plateau has appealed to the local council for additional land to expand its facilities and access interventions from development partners.

Healthcare workers
August 24, 2026

Oncologist urges early cancer alarm, detection

Temitope Olatunji, an oncologist, has advised Nigerians to raise alarm over any strange symptoms in their body to reduce sudden deaths arising from cancer.

Oncology department
August 23, 2026

Aminu Kano hospital introduces IVF service for childless couples

Mr Rais said the service would restore hope among couples suffering from infertility.

Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano.
August 23, 2026

People exploiting actor Taiwo ‘Ogogo’ Hassan’s illness to make money, daughter alleges

Ms Taiwo said some Nigerians are exploiting her father’s ailment to make money.

Ogogo
August 23, 2026

Group offers free medical outreach to over 2,000 Kwara residents

The team comprised doctors, nurses, surgeons, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, medical record officers and other healthcare professionals.

August 22, 2026

FCTA trains health ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠workers on basic life support to improve emergency care

She explained that the participants would share the knowledge gained with their colleagues.

August 22, 2026

Insecticide resistance, climate change worsening malaria fight, says expert

According to him, mosquitoes remain one of the most significant public health threats globally.

Mosquitoes