Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

April 16, 2026

AWAMN seeks structured framework to address gaps in construction waste

The national president of AWAMN, Olugbenga Adebola, made the call on Thursday in Lagos.

Heaps of refuse
April 16, 2026

Gov Otu reaffirms commitment to healthcare improvement

Mr Otu gave the assurance while receiving the Nigerian Medical Association, Cross River chapter, during a courtesy visit in Calabar on Thursday.

Governor Bassey Otu
April 16, 2026

20 million measles deaths averted since 2000 in Africa: WHO

Measles vaccinations have saved nearly 20 million lives in Africa since 2000, and more than 500 million children have been protected through routine immunisation.

Children with measles
April 16, 2026

World Bank unveils initiative to improve water security for one billion people

It noted that water plays a central role in health, food systems, and energy, supporting an estimated 1.7 billion jobs globally.

World Bank
April 16, 2026

U.S.-based doctor charged with killing patient after removing liver instead of spleen during surgery

The surgeon defended his actions, claiming that the spleen aneurysm ruptured, resulting in severe bleeding.

Doctors performing surgery
April 15, 2026

WHO laments increasing number of zero-dose children in Africa

Dr Mohammed Janabi said momentum on vaccination was slowing in the region.

World Health Organization
April 15, 2026

WHO raises concern over Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria, urges stronger grassroot interventions  

The WHO said that among the 685 confirmed cases, Nigeria notified it of 170 deaths.

Rats and WHO logo.
April 15, 2026

Enugu govt begins free malaria testing, treatment in 527 health facilities

The Enugu government has begun free malaria testing and treatment in no fewer than 527 health facilities across the 17 LGAs.

George Ugwu
April 15, 2026

eHealth Africa expands immunisation drive, delivers five million vaccines

Mr Fawaz described 2025 as a defining year for the organisation, marking its transition from a project partner to a trusted systems operator in the digital and public health space.

eHealth Africa
April 15, 2026

Abia, ANPA to partner on healthcare delivery, says Gov Otti

Mr Otti described quality healthcare delivery as a critical foundation for economic prosperity and human development.

Governor Alex Otti