Thursday, August 13, 2026

Health

April 22, 2026

NCDC, Cross River intensify response to fresh COVID-19 case

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is working closely with authorities in Cross River following the confirmation of a COVID-19 case.

Jide Idris
April 21, 2026

NAFDAC inaugurates task force against fake drugs, unsafe foods in Kano

According to the DG, Kano’s status as a major commercial hub makes it vulnerable to substandard products.

NAFDAC
April 21, 2026

Gov. Mbah pushes multi-sector drive to end open defecation 

“It is a public health emergency and a developmental project for us,” he said.

Peter Mbah
April 21, 2026

Bauchi inaugurates project against zero-dose immunisation

“If children are not immunised and contract communicable diseases, they are more likely to die,” Mr Mohammed said.

Bauchi State
April 21, 2026

Nigeria spends $150 million annually on vaccines: NPHCDA

Mr Aina described vaccines as one of the safest and most cost-effective medical interventions available.

Polio immunisation
April 21, 2026

Cross River records COVID-19 case, says victim Chinese worker with Lafarge

Mr Ayuk said, “We are, however, happy to report that he is doing well.”

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April 21, 2026

Group seeks concrete action on autism awareness

Rasheedat Olatunji, founder, Faizat Hope Foundation for Autism and Special Needs, a non-governmental organisation, says autism awareness must move beyond words into action.

AUTISTIC CHILDREN
April 21, 2026

Nursing council inducts 54 Danfodiyo graduates

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has inducted 54 nurses from the Department of Nursing Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.

April 21, 2026

ECOWAS moves to adopt binding charter on maternal mortality

The proposal is a key highlight of the 27th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Assembly of Health Ministers held on Tuesday in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

ECOWAS health ministers
April 20, 2026

ECOWAS calls for coordinated, data-driven approach to end malaria in West Africa

The ministers said inefficient use of resources continue to slow progress against the disease.

ECOWAS