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Health

October 30, 2026

Lagos govt urges administrators to harness untapped resources to enhance PHC services

Ms Ogunyemi stressed the importance of recognising healthcare workers, describing them as essential to delivering quality patient care.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu
October 30, 2026

WaterAid urges Nigeria to implement menstrual health policy

WaterAid Nigeria has urged the federal government to promptly implement the country’s first National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management, which was recently approved.

Menstrual pads
October 29, 2026

Shettima reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment to welfare of community health workers

Mr Shettima noted that the services of health workers sustained primary care, universal coverage and health sovereignty.

Kashim Shettima
October 29, 2026

African health ministers urge greater readiness as Ebola outbreak escalates

Mr Kaseya said the outbreak has escalated within five months from a national emergency into a major continental health security challenge.

African health ministers
October 29, 2026

FG, ECOWAS move to harmonise nursing, midwifery training standards

Mr Pate emphasised that investing in nursing and midwifery education is essential to building healthier communities.

Muhammad Ali-Pate
October 29, 2026

Ododo renames Kogi Specialist Hospital after ex-Gov Ibrahim Idris

Mr Ododo described the late Idris as a distinguished statesman, whose leadership and service left an enduring mark on the state.

Kogi State Specialist Hospital
October 29, 2026

Kogi govt to distribute 3.14 million mosquito nets to households

The commissioner said designated personnel in uniform bearing the malaria logo would distribute the free nets.

Mosquito nets
October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026

Experts canvass collaboration to translate health innovations into tangible solutions 

Mr Morah said correcting inaccurate data had helped change the country’s understanding of its treatment coverage.

Africa CDC
October 29, 2026

NAFDAC destroys N8 billion worth of fake, banned products in North-Central

Mrs Adeyeye noted, “Research has shown that early exposure to alcohol affects the brain and other vital organs such as the liver and kidneys.”

NAFDAC