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Health

August 17, 2026

FG, ICPC set up task team to tackle corruption in health sector

The permanent secretary described the partnership with ICPC as timely and important. 

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
August 17, 2026

Kwara unveils roadmap to tackle viral hepatitis

Kwara State government on Monday inaugurated a comprehensive viral hepatitis elimination roadmap.

Kwara State
August 17, 2026

Kano cancer centre offers free radiotherapy to indigent patients

The Kano Cancer Treatment Centre has provided free radiotherapy treatment valued at over N12 million to 10 indigent cancer patients in Kano.

Kano Cancer Treatment Centre
August 17, 2026

Resident doctors commend Uba Sani on welfare

NARD said Mr Sani has shown commitment to improving resident doctors’ conditions through better remuneration, infrastructure, manpower development, and working conditions.

Uba Sani of Kaduna State (Credit: Twitter)
August 16, 2026

Lagos council provides free healthcare to 350 Elepe residents

Mr Olowu commended residents for their impressive turnout.

Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) secretariat
August 15, 2026

Bundibugyo Ebola virus cases rise to 4,665

The WHO said cases are spreading rapidly across six provinces.

WHO
August 15, 2026

Nigeria targets local production of cancer equipment by 2030

“Looking to 2030, our ambitions are larger. We want technology transfer, and the local assembly and servicing of radiotherapy and imaging equipment in Nigeria,” Mr Salako said.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
August 14, 2026

Kano LG distributes malaria drugs to children

The intervention targets children aged three to 59 months to safeguard their health and reduce vulnerability to malaria infections.

Kano State
August 14, 2026

Enugu, NCDC partnering to ensure Ebola prevention in South-East: Commissioner

Mr Ugwu said the region is strengthening its preparedness and readiness to prevent Ebola by tightening health security measures.

Enugu, NCDC
August 14, 2026

Nigerian epidemiologist to lead global pandemic preparedness body CEPI

Mr Abubakar succeeds Richard Hatchett, who has led the global health partnership since its establishment in 2017.

Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations