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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Health

February 10, 2026

FG inaugurates committee to modernise polytechnic laboratories

Mr Alausa said the initiative aimed to phase out obsolete equipment in the polytechnics.

ministerial implementation committee
February 10, 2026

Cross River records high measles–rubella vaccine uptake

Ms Kenneth attributed the high acceptance to awareness efforts by the state and local governments.

Vaccination
February 10, 2026

Reps urge teaching hospitals to revive research mandate

Mr Umoh said many teaching hospitals had abandoned their research mandate and were operating mainly as general hospitals.

House of Representatives,
February 10, 2026

Expert seeks inclusion of mental healthcare in insurance scheme, PHCs

Mr Omogbohun said, “Imagine a Nigeria where mental health is given the same importance as physical health.”

Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Yaba
February 10, 2026

Kaduna, UNICEF inaugurate medical oxygen pipeline system at Yusuf Dantsoho hospital

The Kaduna government and UNICEF have inaugurated and handed over the Yusuf Dantsoho Medical Gas Pipeline system to strengthen access to life-saving oxygen services.

KDSG, UNICEF inaugurate medical Oxygen pipeline system at Yusuf Dantsoho hospital
February 9, 2026

Ebonyi launches statewide measles, rubella vaccine campaign

She described the vaccine as safe, effective, and provided free of charge by the government.

EBONYI STATE LOGO
February 9, 2026

Only N36 million released from N218 billion health capital budget in 2025: Minister

According to the minister, Nigeria’s health sector is guided by Vision 20:2020.

Health minister Muhammed Ali Pate
February 8, 2026

Jigawa reassures residents on safety of HPV vaccine

Ms Sambo said HPV vaccine has been integrated into the state’s routine immunisation.

Jigawa State logo
February 8, 2026
Cancer symbol used to illustrate the story
February 7, 2026

FG flags off nationwide free cancer screening in Ogun

Mr Salako said 1,000 Nigerians would benefit from the screening exercise in each geopolitical zone.

Cancer