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Health

December 19, 2025

Group warns Nigerians against counterfeit products

He urged citizens to utilise reporting channels and support initiatives that strengthen quality assurance and public safety.

SON
December 19, 2025

Kwara govt urges coordinated multi-sectoral approach to nutrition

Ms Elelu reiterated the pivotal role of adequate nutrition in children’s growth, development, and overall well-being.

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
December 19, 2025

FG disburses over ₦32 billion to states for primary healthcare, insurance expansion

Ms Daju said President Bola Tinubu’s administration had prioritised health as a key mandate.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)
December 19, 2025

Adamawa govt., UNICEF partner to revamp six PHCs

Mr Bashir said the project aimed to reduce maternal and child mortality by improving access to quality primary healthcare services.

Governor Ahmadu Fintri of Adamawa
December 19, 2025

Edo deputy gov. directs upgrade of rural primary healthcare centres

Mr Idahosa reaffirmed that health remained a central pillar of the SHINE agenda of Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.

DENNIS IDAHOSA
December 19, 2025

UNICEF, Taraba govt. award contract to revamp 11 primary healthcare centres

The chief of UNICEF, Bauchi field office, Nuzhat Rafique, urged the contractors to carry out their assignments with honesty, dedication, and professionalism.

Taraba governor, Agbu Kefas
December 19, 2025

Lassa Fever: Nigeria recorded 1,069 confirmed cases, 195 deaths in 2025, says NCDC

The agency noted that the CFR of 18.2 per cent in 2025 was higher than the 16.5 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024.

Lassa fever
December 19, 2025

Osun govt seeks more HIV/AIDS awareness among youths

The Osun government called for more awareness among adolescents about the spread and prevention of HIV and AIDS.

Youths in Abuja queue for PVCs
December 18, 2025

Africa recorded improved control of Ebola, mpox, cholera outbreaks in 2025: Official

Mr Boum said that despite the progress, Africa continued to face serious health threats, particularly from cholera, diphtheria, and viral haemorrhagic fevers.

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
December 18, 2025

NICRAT to integrate cancer screening into family planning services in Kebbi

Ms Ahmad said this aims to strengthen access to early cancer detection by leveraging the wide reach of family planning services at the primary healthcare level.

Cancer