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Health

Nigeria health news, public health updates, wellness tips, and medical research. Stay informed on government health policies, WHO alerts, and healthcare innovation.

UNICEF speaks on importance of nutrition, laments stunt growth in Enugu children

July 24, 2026 Chuks Nweze 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has emphasised the need for adequate nutrition for even growth of children in Enugu state, especially the first 1000 […]

I’m dissatisfied with primary healthcare facilities in Kuje LGA – Chair

July 22, 2026 Donald Iorchir 0

Chairman of Kuje area council, Hon. Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, Tuesday, expressed deep concern over the poor condition of some Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) within the […]

Governor Otu approves employment of 40 doctors to strengthen Cross/River hospitals

July 22, 2026 Joseph Obung 0

To improve access to quality healthcare services and address the shortage of medical personnel in Cross River health facilities, Governor Bassey Edet Out, has approved […]

‎‎Edo governor Okpebholo boosts fertility treatment with IVF equipment

July 20, 2026 Patrick Ahanor 0

‎ ‎‎Edo state governor, Ĺženator Monday Okpebholo, has acquired In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) equipment for the Edo Specialist Hospital in Benin City, to support couples […]

Rotary district 9127 intensifies fight against maternal, child deaths in FCT

July 19, 2026 Blessing Okola 0

Rotary International District 9127 has intensified efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with the launch of a maternal […]

Stakeholders demand expansion of health insurance policy in Nigeria

July 18, 2026 Bayo Agboola 0

Stakeholders in the healthcare sector have raised alarm over Nigeria’s poor health insurance coverage. Raising the alarm at the 2026 public lecture and mid-year meeting […]

Rivers health agency secretary charges citizens on good hygiene 

July 18, 2026 Dennis Essang 0

The Executive Secretary of Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP), Dr. Vetty Agala, has called on the residents of the state to take proactive […]

Cancer: Study reveals new approach to reduce risk

July 17, 2026 Austine Agbo Emmanuel 0

A new scientific study has found that Vitamin C, long recognised for strengthening the immune system, may also play an important role in reducing the […]

ACPN to Tinubu: Integrate community pharmacists into NHIA

July 17, 2026 Bayo Agboola 0

The Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately integrate registered community pharmacists into the National Health […]

Sokoto government reaffirms commitment to establish family health department

July 15, 2026 Chamba Simeh 0

The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Anas, on Wednesday paid an advocacy visit to the Commissioner for Health, Sokoto State, Dr. […]

Dangote Cement commissions multi-million naira hospital in Kogi

July 13, 2026 Blueprint 0

Nigeria’s healthcare sector received a major boost on Friday as Dangote Cement Plc commissioned a multimillion naira hospital in Obajana, Kogi State. The commissioning ceremony […]

Experts strengthen partnership on access to care patients in Nigeria

July 11, 2026 Moriamo Tukuru 0

Health experts, researchers and government officials have reaffirmed commitment to improving cancer care by translating global scientific breakthroughs into practical, affordable solutions for patients across […]

Ebonyi: Foundation offers free surgery to restore 100 cataract patients’ sight in Afikpo

July 11, 2026 Paul Okah 0

The Healthy and Smart Children Foundation (HSCF) has carried out a flagship eye-health intervention, restoring vision to 100 indigent cataract patients through free cataract surgeries […]

11m adolescents face mental health disorders in Nigeria – Experts

July 11, 2026 Weekend Content writer 0

Mental health experts have raised concerns over the growing burden of mental health disorders among Nigerian adolescents, warning that an estimated 11 million young people […]

Prestigious schools jostle for top prize as Geneith Health Competition gets underway

July 11, 2026 Bayo Agboola 0

Three of the country’s prestigious educational institutions, Dennis Memorial Grammar School (DMGS), Onitsha; St. Patrick’s College, Asaba; and Muwanshat International Academy, Jalingo have officially joined […]

Kuje chairman urges parents to register children for free birth certificates

July 11, 2026 Donald Iorchir 0

The chairman of the Kuje Area Council, Danjuma Samuel Shekwolo, has urged parents and guardians to register their children between the ages of zero and five […]

Lawmaker begins free hepatitis B vaccination for constituents in Kaduna

July 11, 2026 Alabi Abdul 0

Hundreds of residents of Southern Kaduna state have turned out at primary healthcare centres in the senatorial district to benefit from the first phase of […]

Pharmacists set for 45th annual international scientific conference in Abuja

July 7, 2026 Bayo Agboola 0

All is now set for the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) 45th Annual International Scientific Conference, tagged “Unity 2026,” billed to hold from […]

Philanthropist donates solar power, ultrasound scan to military hospital 

July 7, 2026 Alabi Abdul 0

The Nigerian Army has commissioned a 10KVA solar power facility and received an ultrasound scan machine at the Army Hospital, Kalapanzi Barracks, Kaduna, donated by […]

Lagos hospital strengthens cardiovascular care with doctors forum

July 4, 2026 Oguntade Ismaila 0

A hospital in Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to advanced cardiovascular and vascular care in Nigeria by hosting a Doctors’ Forum on “Endovascular Management of […]

Alliance Hospital opens paediatrics centre, says era of infants death over

July 3, 2026 Kehinde Osasona 0

Alliance Hospital, a multi-specialist hospital Thursday, formally opened its paediatrics centre to the general public at a brief ceremony held in Abuja. Paediatrics is the […]

Anambra: HACEY, BOI distribute 300 birthing kits, train health workers

July 3, 2026 Austine Agbo Emmanuel 0

The Health and Community Care Foundation (HACEY), in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI) under its Project Agbebi initiative, has intensified efforts to improve […]

Lagos dismisses report of having highest number HIV infection in 2025

July 3, 2026 Adewale Ajayi 0

Lagos dismisses report of having highest number HIV infection in 2025 (3) By Adewale Ajayi Lagos The Lagos state government Thursday dismissed reports suggesting that the […]

WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over

July 2, 2026 Adejayan Gbenga 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over after the last individual placed […]

GHC organisers want students to intensify preparation for national contest

July 2, 2026 Bayo Agboola 0

Organisers of Geneith Health Competition (GHC) have charged secondary school and tertiary institution students across Nigeria to intensify their preparations for the health competitions. The […]

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