Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

February 24, 2026

ASUU begins week-long sporting events to enhance productivity, longevity

The event, which commenced at the university’s main football field in Ndufu-Alike, was declared open by the vice-chancellor, Daniel Nwachukwu, a cardiovascular physiologist.

Alex Ekwueme Federal University building
February 23, 2026

NIMR raises concern over third-generation antibiotic resistance

The researcher said her team is focused on mitigating the emergence and spread of resistance.

Nigerian Institute of Medical Research
February 23, 2026

Lagos assembly announces suspension of 78-day health workers’ strike

The Lagos State House of Assembly, on Monday, announced the suspension of the 78 day strike embarked on by health workers in Lagos following the intervention of members of Legislature

Lagos House of Assembly2
February 23, 2026

NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dostinex tablets in circulation 

The agency warned that falsified, unlicensed, and unregistered medicines present significant risks to public health.

NAFDAC
February 23, 2026

Kogi govt targets 4.5 million residents for river blindness prevention treatment

The mass medicine distribution aims to prevent river blindness and will cover all 3,200 communities in the state.

Onchocerciasis
February 23, 2026

Specimen transport costs, data gaps hindering Lassa fever response: NCDC

Jide Idris, director-general of NCDC, said this on Monday in Abuja.

Lassa fever infected patient
February 23, 2026

Private sector trust vital to sustainable health reform, says ex-HFN boss

Ms Ajayi said on Monday in Abuja that meaningful reform in the health sector was rarely propelled by passion alone.

Healthcare Federation of Nigeria
February 23, 2026

Niger govt pays patients’ bills to mark Gov Bago’s 52nd birthday

The Niger government has offset medical bills and donated cash to vulnerable patients to mark Governor Mohammed Bago’s 52nd birthday.

Governor Umaru Bago
February 22, 2026

Muslim group urges FG to remove tax on charity items

Mr Adeyemi said, “We want to call attention of the government that tax should not be paid on charitable property.”

February 22, 2026

Rivers, Kano, FCT poll results prove Nigerians’ confidence in Tinubu’s progressive leadership: APC

The party thanked the electorate for their support, stating that it reaffirms their confidence in the APC-led government.

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