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Health

February 19, 2026

Genotype awareness drive targets students at Trinity University

The Gail Sickle Initiative, in partnership with Trinity University, Sabo, hosted ‘Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday’ to educate students on genotype compatibility.

Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday
February 19, 2026

NiDCOM announces diaspora health initiative nationwide

Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, on Wednesday, formally announced the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026.

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
February 19, 2026

Immunisation drive yielded 174 million doses, boosts PHC uptake: NPHCDA

NPHCDA says Nigeria’s intensified immunisation drive has resulted in the administration of over 174 million vaccine doses within one year.

Polio immunisation vaccine
February 18, 2026

Malawi bans public health workers from owning private clinics

Mr Mutharika said the alleged conduct contravenes patients’ constitutional right to access public health services.

Malawi
February 18, 2026

Yobe assembly probes alleged health workers’ misconduct, doctors’ shortage

The Yobe House of Assembly has opened an investigation into allegations of misconduct among health workers and a critical shortage of doctors in state-run hospitals.

Yobe University Teaching Hospital (YSUTH)
February 18, 2026

Conflict, instability making pregnancy increasingly dangerous worldwide: WHO

In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Mothers with babies
February 18, 2026

Nearly two-thirds of maternal deaths occur in war-prone countries: WHO

Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, a report released on Tuesday by WHO and partners has shown.

Pregnant Women
February 17, 2026

Fight against preventable diseases also your responsibility, Tinubu tells traditional, religious leaders

Mr Tinubu urged traditional rulers to monitor the functionality of primary healthcare facilities in their communities

President Bola Tinubu
February 17, 2026

First lady inaugurates National Community Food Bank Programme campaign

Mrs Tinubu advised wives of governors across the nation to also support the advocacy.

Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu
February 17, 2026

Breathing in micro plastics can damage lungs, study warns

New research has shown that breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs.

X-ray of lungs