Health
WIPC 2026: Stakeholders seek stronger investment in women, girls’ nutrition
By Chidimma Oparaochaekwe Stakeholders have called for increased investment in the nutrition, education and economic empowerment of women and girls, warning that poor...
FG unveils 14 new environmental, public health curricula
By Joyce Ekeh The Federal Government has unveiled 14 new curricula for Environmental Health and Public Health programmes in polytechnics and monotechnics across...
Hygiene: Nigeria moves against substandard sanitary pads
Desire Uzochukwu Nigeria is set to tighten standards for menstrual hygiene products as the government, regulators, manufacturers and development partners confront concerns over...
Diphtheria: Nigeria battles over 10,000 confirmed cases in 2026
By Joyce Ekeh Nigeria is battling a significant diphtheria outbreak, with more than 10,000 confirmed cases recorded in 2026, while Kano, Borno and...
Diphtheria: Nasarawa confirms 15 cases, 11 in Keffi
By Joyce Ekeh The Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has confirmed 15 cases of diphtheria across three local government areas, with the majority...
Cross River Maintains 95% immunisation coverage amid vaccine access gaps
By John Attah Cross River State has maintained 95 per cent national immunisation coverage, but health authorities say significant gaps remain in reaching...
Alimosho General Hospital targets ₦250m for equipment, dialysis expansion
…Donors hailed for keeping indigent patients alive
Cancer survivors deserve dignity, not just treatment — Bricon Foundation
… Donates ₦50m breast prostheses, mastectomy bras to 600 women.
