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September 28, 2025

Kwara govt moves 2025 medical outreach to Omupo

The commissioner said the outreach is part of government efforts to deliver quality healthcare services across the state.

Free Medical Outreach
September 28, 2025

Jigawa to begin measles-rubella vaccination campaign October 6

The Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (JSPHDA) is set to begin a Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign across the 27 local government areas (LGAs) on October 6, 2025

Measles vaccination
September 27, 2025

Foundation trains 25 caregivers, expectant mothers on mental wellness 

Mr Nwachukwu said that the training also would enhance participants’ emotional resilience.

Nigerian youth using phones
September 27, 2025

700 surgeries performed, many heart diseases treated since 2000: Kanu Heart Foundation 

Mr Mohammed said that the foundation would be marking its 25th anniversary on Monday.

Kanu Heart Foundation
September 26, 2025

NAFDAC gives edible oil companies two weeks to start using green tankers

He condemned the use of petroleum and diesel trucks to transport cooking oils.

NAFDAC
September 26, 2025

Sokoto govt inaugurates task force to tackle maternal, neonatal deaths

According to him, the federal government had identified transportation as a major challenge in maternal health service delivery.

BABIES IN KANO
September 26, 2025

22.3% of families in Nasarawa embraced family planning: Commissioner

Mr Gwamna said the milestone was achieved through increased awareness by the government in collaboration with partners.

Family planning
September 26, 2025

Trump’s 100% tariffs on medicines ‘severe setback,’ German pharmaceuticals warn

In 2024, goods worth €27 billion ($31.5 billion), or around 25 per cent of German pharmaceutical exports, went to the U.S.

Donald Trump
September 26, 2025

Nigeria secures HIV drug deal at UNGA

The federal government has secured a price reduction of the twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, lenacapavir, from $28,000 to just $40 per person.

Nigeria secures HIV drug deal at UNGA
September 26, 2025

Jigawa health agency distributes ICE kits for measles-rubella vaccination

Sani Yusuf-Kachi, the health educator, said this on Thursday while distributing the items to the 27 LGAs.

Healthcare centre in Jigawa state