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Thursday, March 12, 2026

Health

March 11, 2026

Nigeria receives long-acting injectable Lenacapavir to boost HIV prevention

He reaffirmed NASCP’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to HIV prevention.

Lenacapavir
March 11, 2026

Lagos to fully digitalise public health sector within nine months: Commissioner

He said the Lagos State government had commenced the smart health information platform.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health
March 11, 2026

Paediatric HIV treatment coverage rose to 77% in 2025: Report

The report was produced in line with the National Health Act (2014).

HIV PATIENTS used to illustrate the story
March 11, 2026

Malnutrition: NOA engages Jigawa stakeholders on curbing diversion of RUTF

NOA has engaged stakeholders in Jigawa to curb the illegal diversion and sale of ready-to-use therapeutic food.

Kids eating in the North
March 11, 2026

Cross River to deworm 400,000 schoolchildren

Cross River has targeted 400,000 children, between the ages of five and 14, in its 2026 mass treatment campaign for neglected tropical diseases across selected local councils.

Cross River schoolchildren
March 10, 2026

FG backs local diagnostic production to strengthen health security

Mr Salako said the government’s plan included manufacturing, distribution, and maintenance of diagnostic equipment and in vitro diagnostic products.

Deputy health minister Iziaq Adekunle Salako
March 10, 2026

Cross River: MSF gives free medical services to 73,000 residents

Mr Yakubu said the services were provided between May 2022 and September 2025, mainly to residents of communities near the Nigerian-Cameroonian border.

MSF workers
March 10, 2026

Lassa Fever: NCDC, NMA urge doctors to increase vigilance

“Protecting healthcare workers and preventing healthcare-associated transmission must remain a national priority,” the advisory stated.

Doctors (Photo credit: Guardian)
March 9, 2026

Lagos govt enrols 16,000 sanitation officers in health insurance scheme

Mr Gbadegesin said the state government decided to start the programme with its own workforce to demonstrate confidence in the initiative.

LAWMA SWEEPERS.
March 9, 2026

Army highlights nurses’ impact on security, healthcare systems

The Nigerian Army Medical Corps has commenced the first stream of the 2026 Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme for nurses.

44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital Kaduna