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Health

May 11, 2026

Experts say ‘japa syndrome’ worsening pressure on Nigeria’s healthcare system

He described the situation as alarming, noting that hospitals were becoming overwhelmed. 

Murtala Muhammed International Airport
May 11, 2026

Health campaigners seek ban on mercury-based dentistry 

They noted that dental amalgam fillings are 50 per cent mercury, a major neurotoxin.

A dentist at work
May 11, 2026

FG partners EU, WHO on €4.2 million health programme

The initiative will be implemented over a four-year period.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
May 11, 2026

Leadership crisis rocks Lagos NMA

Despite the leadership dispute, both factions insist that doctors’ welfare remained a shared priority.

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA)
May 11, 2026
Nigerian doctors in U.S.
May 11, 2026

Ebonyi launches lenacapavir injection for HIV prevention

The Ebonyi government has officially launched the injectable pre–exposure prophylaxis, lenacapavir, for HIV prevention.

Lenacapavir injection
May 10, 2026

UNFPA, Bauchi launch digital app for maternal, newborn care

The app is designed to build healthcare workers’ capacity and strengthen safe childbirth practices.

UNFPA (Credit: UN)
May 10, 2026

Ekiti LG chairman cautions residents against open defecation

He said a clean environment would promote good health for children and adults living in the community.

May 10, 2026

Edo residents lament rising drug costs, turn to native remedies

Residents of Benin City, Edo State, have decried rising pharmaceutical costs in Nigeria, saying the situation now forces many people to abandon prescribed medications, patronise native remedies, or

Drug shelve
May 8, 2026
WHO