Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

April 26, 2026
Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD)
April 26, 2026

WAHO urges regional cooperation, stronger funding to end malaria 

He reiterated continued support for strengthening health systems in the region.

27th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers.
April 26, 2026

MSF links malaria to child malnutrition in Nigeria

According to him, malaria cases were recorded alongside acute watery diarrhoea and sepsis.

malnourished children
April 25, 2026

Yola teaching hospital separates six sets of conjoined twins

According to him, the hospital’s achievements are a result of teamwork and improved expertise.

Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital
April 25, 2026

WHO prequalifies first malaria treatment for infants 

According to WHO, prequalification confirms the treatment meets international standards for safety.

April 24, 2026

Lassa Fever: Oyo govt confirms five cases, one death

The commissioner said infected individuals are presently receiving medical care.

Mice
April 24, 2026

Minister seeks increased investment as Nigeria’s health budget stands at 6%

The minister emphasised the need for regional cooperation in strengthening health systems.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
April 24, 2026

AU, EU unveil €100 million initiatives to boost Africa’s health security

According to him, the partnership marks a significant step towards building self-reliant health systems.

Africa CDC
April 24, 2026

NGO vaccinates 2.9 million children against polio in Katsina  

According to him, Katsina has gone 11 straight months without a new case of vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.

Polio immunisation
April 24, 2026

West African health unions warn of deepening workforce crisis, urge government action 

According to the coalition, the region is facing a critical shortage of health workers amid a rising disease burden.

Healthcare workers