Thursday, October 8, 2026

Health

June 25, 2026

5% of children battling adenoiditis worldwide, says paediatrician

The paediatrician said that enlargement of the adenoids could lead to airway obstruction, causing difficulty in breathing.

A black child suffering from adenoiditis
June 25, 2026

95 yellow fever cases recorded across Africa, Americas, says WHO

The organisation said 32 suspected cases were being investigated in five additional countries.

WHO
June 25, 2026

Kaduna govt advocates proper administration of praziquantel drug in bilharzia treatment

The Kaduna State Ministry of Health has urged stakeholders involved in administering Praziquantel, a deworming medicine that treats schistosomiasis, to ensure its effective use.

drug
June 25, 2026

LG chairman inspects Kosofe PHC, vows to tackle flooding challenge

The chairman noted that the flooding challenge had persisted for some time and required urgent attention.

Moyo Ogunlewe
June 25, 2026

Africa CDC seeks collaboration as France records Ebola case in doctor returning from Congo

Africa CDC called for continued vigilance, solidarity, and increased support for frontline teams committed to ending the outbreak.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
June 25, 2026

U.S. firm Chemours to pay $450 million settlement over PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ release

Chemours will implement enhanced Leak Detection and Repair programmes to reduce emissions of PFAS. Finally, Chemours must certify compliance regarding its storage of hazardous waste.

Chemours Company
June 24, 2026

WHO raises alarm as DRC Ebola cases hit 1,094, death toll reaches 277

Mr Ghebreyesus said that it was the largest first-month caseload of any Ebola outbreak in Africa. 

Ghebreyesus
June 24, 2026

Nurses take free healthcare to Bariga market, seek better facilities

The beneficiaries underwent free blood pressure screening, blood sugar tests, malaria tests, chest X-rays, and received free drugs, among other services.

National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives logo
June 24, 2026

Stakeholders seek improved sexual, reproductive health for migrants, refugees

Mr Haruna-Aku said the project challenged stakeholders to move beyond fragmented programming toward integrated systems that placed dignity, equity and rights at the centre.

Planned Parenthood Federation of Nigeria
June 24, 2026

Poor infrastructure driving cholera outbreaks: Expert

A virologist says inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure, rather than lack of community awareness, drives recurrent cholera outbreaks in Nigeria.

Cholera patients