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Health

December 18, 2025

Mothers urged to embrace exclusive breastfeeding to reduce cancer risk

Ms Shuti said exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months could reduce the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in women.

Breastfeeding mother
December 18, 2025

Gombe inoculates 50,000 dogs against rabies

The exercise is part of a comprehensive campaign to eradicate rabies by 2030.

December 18, 2025

Gov Lawal orders upgrade of Dansadau primary healthcare centre

He stated that the expansion of the PHC would enhance service delivery.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
December 18, 2025

NAFDAC destroys substandard products worth N10 billion in Kano

She said the exercise marked a major milestone in Nigeria’s commitment to safeguarding public health.

December 18, 2025

FG to project Tinubu’s achievements in health, other sectors

According to Mr Idris, the Tinubu administration, through the health ministry, is achieving significant results that must be effectively communicated to the public.

Pate with Idris
December 18, 2025

WHO advocates health services for migrants

The World Health Organisation has called for the provision of health services for migrants.

Migrants
December 17, 2025

NAFDAC urges supermarkets to sell safe, approved products

He advised the stakeholders to source and store their products in line with the global regulatory list. 

NAFDAC
December 17, 2025

NCDC advises Nigerians to stay hydrated, eat healthy during yuletide

Mr Idris urged regular handwashing with soap and clean water and moderation in food and alcohol intake.

Nigerians having fun during Xmas
December 17, 2025

WHO warns about spread of new influenza variant

WHO has warned that a new variant of the influenza virus is rapidly gaining ground, but expressed hope that vaccination remains the “most effective defence”.

Patients in the hospital
December 17, 2025

World leaders adopt historic global declaration on NCDs, mental health

Non-communicable diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide, while mental health conditions affect more than one billion people.

The World Health Organisation