Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

April 28, 2026

WHO calls for urgent action to eliminate hepatitis by 2030

In a statement released Tuesday at the World Hepatitis Summit, the organisation cited a new report showing hepatitis B and C caused 1.34 million deaths globally in 2024.

Hepatitis patients
April 28, 2026

7.5 million children in Sahel need humanitarian assistance: UNICEF

“Faced with the resilience of children in the Sahel, the world must not turn a blind eye; there are still millions of children with urgent humanitarian needs,” said UNICEF.

Hungry kids in Mali
April 27, 2026

FG targets 50% drop in malaria cases by 2030

The minister described malaria as a major public health and economic threat. 

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
April 27, 2026

Lagos govt expands health insurance coverage, targets informal sector

She said the agency is enforcing a 2024 executive order mandating health insurance coverage for Lagos residents.

Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA),
April 27, 2026

Researchers uncover hidden genetic process linked to cancer growth

According to the researchers, the discovery could lead to more precise and effective cancer treatments.

Hebrew University of Jerusalem
April 27, 2026

Patriotism, collaboration key to Lagos sanitation success: PSPs

Mr Olugbenga said that contrary to widespread concerns, the exercise recorded orderly waste collection and active participation across Lagos.

Sanwo-Olu doing cleaning
April 27, 2026

Akwa Ibom govt heightens COVID-19 surveillance

The Akwa Ibom government has activated heightened COVID-19 surveillance following confirmation of a new outbreak in a neighbouring state.

Covid 19 patients
April 27, 2026

LAWMA cites inter-agency coordination, planning for sanitation success

LAWMA’s boss, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in an interview on Monday in Lagos.

LAWMA staff on duty
April 26, 2026

Insecurity, poverty major threats to Nigeria’s health system, says APHPN president

He added that declining purchasing power affected access to food and healthcare.

Terfa Kene
April 26, 2026

Kubwa residents receive free malaria tests, treatment

She urged Nigerians to take malaria prevention seriously.

Kubwa free malaria tests