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Health

February 3, 2026

Prostate Cancer: FG inaugurates support group for patients in Kogi

The urology unit of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Lokoja, has inaugurated its maiden prostate cancer support group meeting to improve patients’ lives.

Federal Teaching Hospital Lokoja
February 3, 2026

Community pharmacists seek free anti-venom, local production to end snakebite deaths

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria has urged the federal government to make anti-venom free nationwide.

Snakes, Ifunanya Nwangene
February 2, 2026

Funding cuts undermining global health systems: WHO

According to WHO, 4.6 billion people still lack access to essential health services.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
February 2, 2026

NCDC seeks structured private sector co-investment to strengthen Nigeria’s health security

Mr Idris said that long-term co-investment would help strengthen Nigeria’s health security and protect the country’s economic stability.

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention
February 2, 2026

Cholera: WaterAid urges Bauchi govt to fix broken water facilities

Mr Mallo said the call was imperative to ensure a rapid and effective response to cholera and other water-borne disease outbreaks.

A dry tap used to illustrate the story
February 2, 2026

Nigerians warned about snakebite being silent killer

“About 82 per cent of snakebite victims first seek traditional treatment. These delays significantly increase the risk of death or permanent disability,” Mr Anyaike said.

Snakes
February 2, 2026

Plateau govt has free anti-snake venom: Official

The Plateau government has affirmed the availability of free Echitab polyvalent anti-snake venom in designated health facilities across the state.

Anti-snake venom
February 2, 2026

How FCT lady died of snakebite in our facility: FMC Abuja

Ms Nwagene died on January 31, after suffering severe complications from a snakebite.

FMC Abuja, Ifunanya Nwagene
February 2, 2026

U.S. Policy: FG urged to fund HIV/AIDS services to save Nigerian youths

The sudden seizure of funds to fight HIV/AIDS following the U.S. recent policy on foreign aid will erode all achievements and put young Nigerians at risk, an expert has said.

Nigerian youths
January 31, 2026

Phone addiction can lead to mental health challenges, say experts 

The family health physician urged parents to always watch for the warning signs.

Hand holding a phone