Saturday, October 10, 2026

Health

April 7, 2026

FG urges doctors to build skills, show boldness

The interior ministry’s perm sec has advised doctors to be bold in their profession and acquire additional skills to enhance career growth and attain professional excellence.

Ministry of Interior (Credit: Ministry of Interior)
April 7, 2026

Federal, state governments urged to focus on science-driven reforms in healthcare

Health for All Media Initiative has urged federal and state governments to take urgent, deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system through science-driven policies.

Patients at hospital waiting room
April 7, 2026

WHO urges support for science to advance health care

The World Health Organisation has called on people everywhere to renew their commitment to working together and supporting science as the twin engines driving better health.

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
April 7, 2026

WHO updates guidelines on opioid dependence treatment, overdose prevention

WHO said an estimated 316 million people worldwide used drugs in 2023, including around 61 million people who engaged in non-medical opioid use.

OPIOID (credit: united nations)
April 6, 2026

Nigeria moves to acquire air ambulance helicopters from Airbus

He added that the initiative was expected to improve medical evacuation services.

Dr Muhammad Ali Pate
April 6, 2026

Easter fun-seekers urge Nigerians to enjoy life, avoid mental sickness

They appealed to Nigerians to make the most of their circumstances.

Amusement park
April 6, 2026

Expert urges grassroots support to strengthen healthcare

According to her, healthcare workers can be motivated through public recognition of their efforts.

Healthcare workers
April 5, 2026

Resident doctors set for nationwide strike April 7

The planned action will commence at 12 a.m. Tuesday, and will involve members from federal, state, and private institutions.

Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors
April 4, 2026

Easter: NGO raises awareness on widespread drug abuse 

He said the awareness became necessary due to the rising rate of drug use

People smoking credit { BBC}
April 4, 2026

Beware of fake Cerelac products on sale in Lagos, NAFDAC warns Nigerians

NAFDAC has alerted Nigerians on counterfeit and unregistered Cerelac Mixed Fruits and Wheat products being sold in Lagos.

Cerelac products