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Friday, August 14, 2026

Health

August 10, 2026

Breast milk remains safe when feeding stops, Pediatrician says

Mr Temiye described as false the belief that breast milk could become soured or contaminated inside the mother’s breast if not consumed by the baby.

Breastfeeding mother
August 10, 2026

Group mobilises Bauchi residents for asthma prevention, control

The virtual exercise, themed “Run for Breath”, attracted over 400 athletes and sports enthusiasts across Nigeria.

Bauchi State
August 10, 2026

Human waste evacuators beg Kano governor for trucks, sites

Human waste evacuators have appealed to the Kano government to provide more disposal sites and trucks for effective sanitation services.

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
August 10, 2026

Maryam Qayum jailed 12 years for illegally issuing three million opioid prescriptions to drug dealers

Maryam Qayum was jailed 12 years and six months for operating her Kingwood medical clinic as an illegal pill mill that issued prescriptions for three million opioid pills.

Note seized from Qayum’s clinic showing cash prices for control substance prescriptions
August 9, 2026

Enugu govt seeks measurable health gains

Enugu State government urged health stakeholders to translate policies and investments into measurable improvements in residents’ health outcomes.

Peter Mbah
August 8, 2026

NPHCDA maps zero-dose hotspots for targeted vaccination

The agency said it is deploying the identify, enumerate and vaccinate approach to locate unreached children.

Polio immunisation
August 8, 2026

Joe Biden’s cancer has spread to bones, son says

The former president announced his diagnosis in May 2025, less than four months after leaving the White House.

Joe Biden
August 8, 2026

Tinubu TorchBearers offer free healthcare to 250 Bayelsa residents

The outreach, led by the group’s state coordinator, Dame Julie Donli, included medical consultations, treatment and medication for residents with various health complaints.

free medical outreach organised by the Tinubu TorchBearers
August 8, 2026

UNFPA trains Benue midwives, workers on sexual, reproductive health emergencies

Mr Idrisa said women and girls were particularly vulnerable during humanitarian crises.

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
August 8, 2026

WHO recommends Ervebo vaccine trial against Bundibugyo virus in DR Congo

WHO noted that the experts said there were no identified safety concerns with Ervebo.

WHO