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Health

September 7, 2026

African health ministers adopt care framework, commit to emergency medical teams by 2030

African member states agreed to establish at least one functional national emergency medical team in every country by 2030.

Healthcare workers by an ambulance used to illustrate the story
September 7, 2026

World ‌⁠‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌Bank  invests N1.5 billion in Ondo malaria intervention

Mr Mensah said the investment covered malaria commodities, healthcare worker training, logistics, and other interventions across the state and its 18 LGAs.

IMPACT Malaria Project in Ondo State
September 7, 2026

Size matters as new research shows women, men rate larger penis as more attractive

The journal showed that women placed importance on a man’s physical body, particularly the size of the penis, while also assessing his behaviour.

Men in tight shorts showing bulge
September 7, 2026

Alleged collusion with PoS scandal rocks customs, Bwari, Kubwa hospitals over cash payments

“This is the trend here. Even if somebody is dying, the relative must bring cash to pay for any services rendered here,” said a staff member of Nyanya General Hospital.

September 7, 2026

World Meteorological Organisation warns wildfires will hamper meeting WHO’s air quality guidelines

WMO on Monday warned that rising pollution from wildfires and heat waves will hamper global efforts to improve air quality and protect human and ecosystem health.

Wildfires
September 7, 2026

Enang outlines reform agenda for UCTH, pledges stronger specialist care

Ofem Enang has called for reforms in Nigeria’s healthcare system to tackle the rising burden of chronic diseases and inadequate specialist training.

Ofem Enang
September 7, 2026

Enugu govt urges individuals, private sector to adopt public health facilities

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu, has called on influential, wealthy Nigerians and private organisations to adopt public health facilities in their communities.

George Ugwu, the health commissioner in Enugu,  
September 5, 2026

Migration of ophthalmologists costs Nigeria $150,000 annually, says OSN

She called on the federal, state and local governments to employ more ophthalmologists. 

Ophthalmological Society of Nigeria
September 4, 2026

Niger seals 12 unregistered Islamic medicine stores, health facility over regulatory violations

Mr Suleiman said the affected facilities were issued 21-day notices to correct the identified deficiencies.

Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency
September 4, 2026

WHO validates Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted rabies

WHO said Bhutan has maintained zero human deaths from dog-mediated rabies since June 2023.

Bhutan