Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 23, 2026

Study links alcohol to higher cancer burden in Australia

Australian researchers on Thursday revealed that alcohol consumption causes a higher proportion of cancers in Australia than previous estimates.

Alcoholic beverages
April 23, 2026

Army chief inaugurates remodelled health centre in Imo

Mr Shaibu said the remodelling of the health facility was part of efforts to consolidate peace and strengthen community resilience.

Waidi Shaibu
April 23, 2026

Expert urges healthy eating for cancer patients

Sarah Abagai, a dietician and nutritionist, urged cancer patients to adopt healthy diets in Abuja on Wednesday.

CANCER PATIENTS
April 23, 2026

Expert seeks urgent action on Lagos air quality index

LASEPA said air quality across Lagos remained largely moderate to good as of 10:00 a.m. on April 20.

air quality index
April 23, 2026

Nigeria transitioning from climate-health policy to action: SWAp Coordinator

Mr Umar-Sadiq noted that the SWAp initiative aims to align national, state, and partner efforts

PHCs
April 23, 2026

Sightsavers offers sign language training to 46 Kaduna health workers

Sightsavers has trained 46 health workers on basic sign language to promote inclusion in health facilities in Kaduna.

Association of Sign Language Interpreters in Nigeria, Kaduna chapter,
April 23, 2026

NMA delegates suspend president, appoint caretaker committee amid crisis

The Nigerian Medical Association on Wednesday suspended its national president, Bala Audu, over alleged breaches of its constitution.

NMA MEMBERS
April 22, 2026

Nigeria, WHO join forces to reduce newborn deaths

Mr Nisar stated that the new clinical trial findings could reshape both global and national treatment policies.

NEWBORN BABIES
April 22, 2026

SFH transforms into African-led health systems group to advance UHC goals

SFH reaffirmed its commitment to delivering data-driven, integrated health services at scale.

Society for Family Health
April 22, 2026

Eye experts advise parents on effects of prolonged screen time on children

Mr Nasiru said taking regular breaks from screens was important for maintaining healthy vision.

A doctor/optometrist examining a patient’s eye.