Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

March 2, 2026

Borno govt lauds impacts of malaria project in rural communities

The Borno government has lauded the achievements of the Malaria IMPACT Project in rural communities across the state.

Treated mosquito nets
February 28, 2026

Kwara moves against maternal, newborn deaths

Ms Haliyu said that the training was essential to ensure adequate health data to improve healthcare outcomes in the state.

Kwara State
February 27, 2026

Nigerian Navy inaugurates primary healthcare facility in Enugu community

The facility was built under a special “Quick Impact Project” of the chief of the naval staff, Idi Abbas, in honour of Patrick Nwatu (Rtd).

Nigerian Navy inaugurates primary healthcare facility in Enugu community
February 27, 2026

Niger govt, NGO team up to fight uterine health issues

Ms Wurie said heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis negatively impacted women’s productivity and quality of life.

Governor Umaru Bago
February 27, 2026

Zamfara reaffirms commitment to tackle GBV

Zamfara has reaffirmed its commitment to combating gender-based violence through sustained support for the Huriyya Dauda Lawal Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Gusau.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
February 27, 2026

Africa CDC hails Equatorial Guinea’s malaria progress

“Only nine countries out of 55 in Africa are malaria-free. Equatorial Guinea is on track to become the next,” Africa CDC chief said.

Africa CDC building
February 27, 2026

Kaduna reviews health insurance enrolment, unveils 2026 UHC strategy

The director-general of KADCHMA, Abubakar Hassan, said the 2026 expansion strategy would renew focus on the informal sector.

HOSPITAL
February 27, 2026

UN drug alert stops shipment of 1.6 billion lethal fentanyl doses

“Our role is to reinforce the cooperative efforts of countries and territories through our work,” INCB president Sevil Atasoy said.

Fentanyl
February 27, 2026

Otti flags off maiden general hospital project in Abia community

Gov Alex Otti has flagged off the construction of a maiden general hospital in Ohanku-Ndoki, Ukwa East LGA, to improve access to secondary healthcare in the area.

Abia state governor, Alex Otti
February 26, 2026

Protesters storm NAFDAC Lagos office over sachet alcohol ban

Mr Michael stated that NAFDAC had not provided empirical evidence supporting claims that children had easy access to sachet alcohol.

Sachet alcohol (credit: Businessday) and NAFDAC (credit: punch)