Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

March 12, 2026

Only 17% African dwellers have access to essential oral health services: WHO

‎Mr Janabi said, “The WHO remains committed to supporting Member States in integrating oral health into national health systems, and advancing equitable access to care.”

A persons teeth used to illustrate the story.
March 12, 2026

Cross River assembly passes open defecation prohibition bill

The Cross River House of Assembly has passed a bill prohibiting open defecation.

Open defecation
March 12, 2026

NAFDAC sensitises North-West stakeholders to export procedures

NAFDAC says it has a robust system to facilitate trade by ensuring that exported products meet international market standards.

NAFDAC officials at Onitsha drug market
March 12, 2026

WHO demands action as Nigeria adopts policy to strengthen cosmetics safety

“I was careful with food and medicine during pregnancy,” Ms Okafor said. “I never imagined body cream could be a risk.”

Cosmetics
March 11, 2026

Nigeria receives long-acting injectable Lenacapavir to boost HIV prevention

He reaffirmed NASCP’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to HIV prevention.

Lenacapavir
March 11, 2026

Lagos to fully digitalise public health sector within nine months: Commissioner

He said the Lagos State government had commenced the smart health information platform.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health
March 11, 2026

Paediatric HIV treatment coverage rose to 77% in 2025: Report

The report was produced in line with the National Health Act (2014).

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
March 11, 2026

Malnutrition: NOA engages Jigawa stakeholders on curbing diversion of RUTF

NOA has engaged stakeholders in Jigawa to curb the illegal diversion and sale of ready-to-use therapeutic food.

Kids eating in the North
March 11, 2026

Cross River to deworm 400,000 schoolchildren

Cross River has targeted 400,000 children, between the ages of five and 14, in its 2026 mass treatment campaign for neglected tropical diseases across selected local councils.

Cross River schoolchildren
March 10, 2026

FG backs local diagnostic production to strengthen health security

Mr Salako said the government’s plan included manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and in vitro diagnostic products.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako