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Health

January 23, 2026

Abuja: JAAN, JICA seek to eliminate open defecation in FCT by 2027

The commitment was reiterated during a one-day workshop organised by JAAN in Abuja.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
January 23, 2026

Trump terminates U.S. WHO membership, cites COVID-19 issue, undue political influence

The U.S. withdrawal from the global health body became effective Thursday.

Donald Trump
January 22, 2026

Emotional safety, civility encouraged in co-parenting

“The real win in co-parenting is not who is right, but who protects the child’s mind,” said the expert.

Family silhouette
January 22, 2026

U.S. withdrawal from WHO, loss for all countries, says Tedros

Thursday marks one year since President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organisation just hours after taking office.

Donald Trump official potrait
January 22, 2026

WHO renews commitment to leprosy-free world

WHO, in a statement, said that it would spotlight partnership and progress ahead of World Leprosy Day, to be observed on January 25.

The World Health Organisation
January 21, 2026

U.S. state South Carolina records 88 new measles cases

The state’s Department of Public Health (DPH) made the disclosure on Wednesday.

South Carolina
January 20, 2026

FCT doctors hail Wike over 13-month hazard allowance, wage award

The doctors particularly lauded Mr Wike for his commitment to the welfare of health workers in the FCT, describing it as “exemplary leadership.”

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
January 20, 2026

UNODC urges unified global response to rising synthetic drug threat

Mr Tettey said trafficking methods are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven by the high potency and economic appeal of synthetic drugs.

Hard drugs used to illustrate the story
January 20, 2026

NNMDA begins database for traditional medicine practitioners nationwide

Mr Emeje said the agency had recognised the need to index traditional medicine practitioners in the country.

Traditional medicine practitioners
January 20, 2026

NIPSS trains resident doctors on effective policy-making

The National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, near Jos, has organised a five-day training for resident doctors on Effective Policy Making and Strategic Leadership.

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