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Health

February 5, 2026

IHVN says institute aligning health interventions with national priorities

The Institute of Human Virology Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s health system by aligning its interventions with national health priorities.

Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)
February 5, 2026

Nigeria strengthens AMR surveillance with quality assurance

Nigeria is strengthening antimicrobial resistance surveillance by focusing on quality assurance and ‘One Health’ integration under its National Action Plan.

NCDC building
February 5, 2026

Kogi receives vaccines for transboundary animal disease control

The vaccines include 200,000 doses of CBPP vaccine, 30,000 doses of Newcastle disease vaccine, and 3,000 doses of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine.

VACCINES
February 5, 2026

Association begins restoration, rehabilitation of Sabongida-Ora general hospital

It pledged to sustain investment in the hospital to meet the minimum standard expected of a modern health facility.

restoration, rehabilitation of Sabongida-Ora general hospital
February 5, 2026

Niger: Gov Bago approves free cancer diagnostics, scales up HPV vaccination

“Many patients do not die because treatment is impossible. They die because diagnosis comes too late due to inability to pay for tests,” Mr Bagana said.

Governor Umaru Bago
February 5, 2026

Proliferation of sexualised images of youngsters by AI alarming: UNICEF

“Deepfake abuse is abuse, and there is nothing fake about the harm it causes. When a child’s image or identity is used, that child is directly victimised,” UNICEF warned.

Children with mobile devices
February 5, 2026

Nursing council commends health partners

The commendation followed support for the council and 13 nursing and midwifery training institutions in further transforming nursing and midwifery education.

nursing and midwifery training institutions
February 4, 2026

Ondo first lady advises parents on children vaccination 

Mrs Aiyedatiwa described vaccination as life-saving.

A baby being vaccinated
February 4, 2026

DEPOWA advocates urgent action to expand access to cancer care

The DEPOWA president said that the association would continue to champion cancer awareness, support survivors and honour the memories of those lost to the disease.

CANCER PATIENTS
February 4, 2026

DEPOWA advocates urgent action to expand access to cancer care

The DEPOWA president said that the association would continue to champion cancer awareness, support survivors and honour the memories of those lost to the disease.

CANCER PATIENTS