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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Health

January 8, 2026

Enugu LG boss pledges routine polio, measles immunisation for children

Mr Odo stressed the importance of community participation in immunisation programmes.

Polio immunisation
January 8, 2026

Chinese scientists develop cancer treatment using modified immune cells 

Experts noted that this technology opens the door to personalised therapy.

Cancer patients
January 8, 2026

Patients lament limited services at general hospitals in Abuja

At Nyanya General Hospital, Idris Yahuri said administrative officers responsible for issuing patient files were missing from their posts.

NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA (credit: facebook)
January 8, 2026

World Cancer Day 2026: UICC mobilises global action

UICC said the campaign would highlight experiences of people living with cancer, caregivers, and health workers.

CANCER PATIENTS
January 7, 2026

CMDs, MDs beg JOHESU, NARD to suspend strikes, embrace dialogue

The statement added that prolonged disruptions in federal tertiary hospitals imposed severe hardships on patients.

Patients at clinic
January 7, 2026

FG explains why Nigerian doctors are on strike

Mr Salako said the current administration has adopted a collective bargaining approach to ensure inclusiveness and reduce conflict.

DOCTORS
January 7, 2026

Tinubu wasted ₦300 billion that could build 4,000 hospitals on presidential jet: Obi

“A standard ambulance costs about ₦150 million. Nigeria spent ₦39 billion refurbishing the National Conference Centre in Abuja…,” Mr Obi noted.

Peter Obi speaking with Bola Tinubu
January 6, 2026

Youths most affected in 1,119 2025 Lassa fever cases: NCDC

The NCDC noted that males were slightly more affected than females.

Lassa-fever
January 6, 2026

54,000 pregnant women, children benefited from Abiyamo scheme: Ondo Govt

Mr Odimayo said, “The Abiyamo scheme that the government is currently running is an advancement of the Abiye scheme.

Ondo state logo
January 6, 2026

Marital status not linked to HPV, cervical dysplasia risk: Study 

Mr Agabi said 37.5 per cent of women with cervical dysplasia also tested positive for high-risk HPV strains.

Women